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The Beauty Brains

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55:53

Episode 389 - Fragrance trends, dye and dry shampoo,...

The Beauty Brains ·

2025/02/20

Send us a text On this show we cover questions including… How does a dye shampoo work?How do you deal with excessive sebum?Are dry shampoos dangerous?How can a company sell azaelic acid products without requiring a prescription?Does Sh-Polypeptide-9 stimulate capillary growth?Are natural fragrances toxic to aquatic life? Beauty News Biggest fragrance trends for 2025 What is antipollution beauty? Questions SkinSAFE Instant Dye Shampoo Vivier GrenzCine serum Time Stamps 0:00 - Intro and ch...

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43:48

Episode 388 - Minoxidil, Hair Loss Lawsuits,...

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2025/02/05

Send us a text On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… Can you mix chemical exfoliant with a hydrating serum to dilute the exfoliant?Is using a topical minoxidil for women safe to use on eyebrows?Does shampoo really strip all the lipids from your hair?Is the Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Cream properly preserved?Do we know of a good website to find allergenic ingredients in products?Beauty News First lawsuit of the year! What you should know about the toxins in beauty products. Ques...

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45:42

Episode 387 - Inflammaging, eye lash glue, estriol...

The Beauty Brains ·

2025/01/30

Send us a textOn this show we cover questions including…What are our thoughts on eye lash glues?What polymers are used in tubing mascara?What is inflammaging and is it going to be a big trend this year?Does Estriol cream live up to its claims?How do you restore hair's natural texture and manageability after washing? Beauty NewsTop 10 most beautiful women according to science?Best ingredients for mature skinTime Stamps0:00 - Intro and chit chat - bug bites, cat in the wall update6:40 - To...

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51:59

Episode 386 - Seals of approval, Brooke Shields and more

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2025/01/22

Send us a textOn today’s show we cover lots of questions including…How much should you trust seals of approvals on product labels?What do you think of Brooke Shields hair care line?What makes a good lip mask and day cream?What are your thoughts on the Geek & Gorgeous brand?Why would a brand include two hydroquinone-based lightening creams with the same active ingredient and concentration?Beauty NewsFDA bans red #3 from food. Time Stamps0:00 - Intro and chit chat - black eye, cat in t...

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54:05

Episode 385 - Air drying, growth factors and more

The Beauty Brains ·

2025/01/15

Send us a textOn this show we cover lots of questions including…How effective are growth factors in topical products?Can low dose Minoxidil pills treat hair loss in women?Does air drying cause more damage than blow drying?What shampoo & conditioner won’t weigh down fine hair?Can a dark spot serum work to reduce pigmentation?Beauty NewsThe Rock - PapatuiStudy validates anti-aging benefit of collagen peptides?Time Stamps0:00 - Introduction / chit chat7:45 - The Rock hair care10:30 - Collage...

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44:54

Episode 384 - Nanoplasty, talc, and heat oh my

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2025/01/08

Send us a textOn today’s show we cover lots of questions including…Is it ok to use self-tanner under your eyes and around your lips?Are PFAS the ingredients that cause products to self-foam?How can a silicone protect hair up to temperatures of 450 degrees?Are certain types of products worth getting the more expensive product?What is the chemistry of nanoplasty?But first…Beauty NewsFDA proposes new test for talc containing products.Walmart says it won’t hit its’s emission goals.Five Ways to As...

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44:56

Episode 383 - Goodbye 2024!

The Beauty Brains ·

2024/12/31

Send us a textOn today's show, we just chit chat about the year in beauty, our goals for next year and answer a couple of questions.Thanks for all your support and we look forward to more Beauty Q&A in 2025!!Five Ways to Ask a question -1. Send us a message through Patreon!2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com3. Send it to us via social media (see links below)4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question5. Leave a voice mail ...

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55:03

Episode 382 - Beauty predictions for 2025 plus...

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2024/12/21

Send us a textOn this show we cover questions including…What do you think of Oneskin products?Are there any good beauty finds in the EU that you can’t find in the US?Will hair water damage hair over time?Do you have to wash the sweat out of your hair every time?Can a cream really “firm” or lift the neck? Prediction show!Time stamps0:00 - Intro and chit chat5:00 - Prediction review from 202414:15 - Beauty predictions for 202525:30 - Oneskin products29:00 - European Beauty Finds34:00 - Kiy...

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48:17

Episode 381 - Can babies eat sunscreen? and other...

The Beauty Brains ·

2024/12/11

Send us a textOn today’s show we cover questions including…What can you use to fight static?Is it ok for babies to eat sunscreen?What are the best ingredients to use for conditioning?What is the difference between body wash and hand soap?How does the performance of the various retinols compare to retin-A?Beauty NewsCompany is being sued for calling themselves “natural” Beauty influencers.What do we think of these DIY optionsTime stamps0:00 - Intro and chit chat4:00 - Beauty News - Natura...

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49:29

Episode 380 - Patented ingredients, porosity, quats...

The Beauty Brains ·

2024/11/28

Send us a textIt's a solo episode today but lots to cover including...Are quats in hair conditioners causing bacterial resistance?What do you think of WISH skin health products?Do more expensive heat protectant products provide better protection?How do you figure out whether hair is high or low porosity?Is it worth buying products online instead of in drug stores?Are patented ingredients really game-changers, or just marketing tricks?Time stamps0:00 - Intro and chit chat3:30 - Quaternary comp...

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44:08

Episode 380 - Wonder Water, Product Dupes, Sunscreen...

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2024/11/22

Send us a textOn today’s show we cover lots of questions including…Can layering sunscreens make them less effective?Why can’t you use L’oreal wonder water on your scalp?What’s the history of using blue light to treat acne?Is it damaging to use a pre-treatment on hair?When can you call a formula a “dupe”?Beauty NewsThe Beauty Brains were on the Pretty Curious podcast.Approximate timestamps0:00 Chit chat - Pretty Curious podcast, Thailand, Lip problems7:40 Vitamin C derivatives follow-up13:20 S...

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Episode 378 - Hair bonding, sponges, and becoming a...

The Beauty Brains ·

2024/11/15

On today’s show we cover the following questions…What is required to become a cosmetic chemist?Why don’t beauty products always have a safety seal on them?Questions about makeup spongesHair bonding questionsApproximate timestamps0:00 Chit chat - Who's responsible for beauty industry misinformation?6:00 Cosmetic Chemist Career question15:30 Safety seals on cosmetics question22:15 Makeup sponge question27:30 Hair bonding questionFive Ways to Ask a question -1. Send us a message through Patreon!...

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33:18

Episode 377 - Beauty Product Talk!

The Beauty Brains ·

2024/11/07

Sorry we haven't gotten an episode out in a while! I've been literally traveling (South America) and it was difficult to get a joint episode recorded.But Sarah Bellum stepped in and Valerie and her put together this episode where they talk about their favorite products.We'll be back next episode with all new Q&A!But for now, enjoy some Beauty Product Talk.Perry, 44Support the show

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58:20

Episode 376 - Collagen supplements, hair bonding and...

The Beauty Brains ·

2024/10/07

On this show we cover lots of questions including…How can a cosmetic company claim their product “fixes” DNA errors?How does hair coloring and hair bleaching affect hair damage differently?Why isn’t there an SPF rating on hair care products that protect from UV damage?What are your thoughts about rejuran skincare?How good is 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid? How does the Rebond Leave-in Miracle Bond³ Building Mask work?Beauty NewsThe next 5 years in Beauty Skin benefits of Collagen supplemen...

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Episode 375 - Is exfoliation just as important as...

The Beauty Brains ·

2024/09/28

On this show we cover lots of questions including…Are silicones like amodimethicone and dimethicone environmentally sound?Is it ok to use both a rinse-off and leave-on conditioner?What do you think of the dermatologist recommended brand (Defenage)Are there any problems with spraying fragrance on your hair?Is exfoliation just as important as SPF for maintaining youthful skin? Beauty NewsShiseido is emphasizing the importance of fragrance in skin careBeauty Question linkshttps://defenage.c...

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52:24

Episode 374 - The Truth About Quats - Friend or Foe &...

The Beauty Brains ·

2024/09/17

On this show we cover lots of questions including…What can Batanna oil do for hair? Is there a benefit to looking for “quat free” products?Can you use a clarifying shampoo more than once a week?Is there a difference between men’s and women’s products that treat thinning hair?Plus career advice!Beauty NewsAre fish guts going to help smooth your wrinkles?Are you paying too much for shampoo and conditioner?Selena Gomez is a billion dollar brand?Approximate timestamps0:00 Chit chat - cicada ...

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Episode 373 - Does deodorant make you retain water?

The Beauty Brains ·

2024/08/30

On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…Does a shampoo really contain 3% citric acid?Does deodorant work even if you have long armpit hair?How good are sulfate free detergents?What do you know about Albage & bioprogramming technologyIs the Andalou Oil Free Lotion effective and are the natural things in it gimmicks?Beauty NewsCollagen banking? Celebrity Athlete LaunchQuestion linksKerastas shampoo - 3% citric acid?Andalou lotionApproximate timestamps0:00 Chit chat - suns...

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47:42

Episode 372 - Collagen, Horse products, whatsinmy jar...

The Beauty Brains ·

2024/08/19

On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…Does topical collagen really work?How good is the whatsinmyjar website?What is the best product/ingredient for long lasting hydration?How good is the Trophy Line Manely Long Hair Polisher as a daily leave-in?Is Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate & Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate the same ingredient?What is the isoelectric and isoionic point for hair and hair care products & should anyone care?Beauty NewsWomen use more makeup for parties but...

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Episode 371 - Scalp serums, alcohol and hair growth

The Beauty Brains ·

2024/08/07

On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…Can a scalp serum or electric wands actually help you regrow your hair? Is it ok to have alcohol in a hair product?What do you think of Mother Science and MalassezinWhat do you think about the Skingredients products?How does color changing makeup work?Beauty NewsCan brands really educate consumers?Clean beauty democratization?An advert linking deodorant to breast cancer is banned.Question linksMother ScienceMalassezinFive Ways to Ask a...

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45:15

Episode 370 - Serum drops, dimethicone, hydra facials...

The Beauty Brains ·

2024/07/24

On today’s show we cover questions including…Can using too much heat make your hair yellow?Can you turn your bronzer into an SPF 50 with drops from a serum?What is the actual difference between derma glow versus hydra facial consumer results vs clinical results?Is dimethicone bad for your scalp and hair?Are there any benefits to scalp cleanses?Beauty NewsCalifornia bill would ban selling skincare to kids under 13.Company is making bioidentical ingredients.Question notesSPF 50 dropsPatrick Sta...

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