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The Beauty Brains

Discover the beauty and cosmetic products you should use and avoid

Real scientists answer your beauty questions

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40:44

Why did they change their formula? - Episode 409

The Beauty Brains ·

2025/10/20

Send us a text On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… Why would a company reformulate a product?Do different hair products cancel each other out?What sources do you recommend where consumers can educate themselves?What hair ingredient could be staining your shirt?Is a lotion with CBD oil suitable for sensitive skin?Beauty News Pycnogenol in skin care K beauty causing problems? SPF updates: SPF 50 Sunscreen investigation Approximate timestamps 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Chit chat...

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52:01

How to Get the Gunk Off and the Glow On - episode 408

The Beauty Brains ·

2025/10/12

Send us a text On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… Is it a good idea to load up a product with active ingredients?What do you think of the Ziip Halo device?How do you remove mineral sunscreen from your skin?What do humectants really do in hair?What is Neogen plasma skin regeneration?Beauty News What the Hell Are Skin-Loving Cosmetics? Do you think that is true? I’m cynical but even I think that sounds a bit over the top. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vvht6jMYlY Pter...

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53:01

Sunscreen scandals, Busted celebrity brands & beauty...

The Beauty Brains ·

2025/10/04

Send us a text On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… Is the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology a reliable source for peptide information?How do you know if a product with an active has enough to be effective?Does topical estrogen improve skin?Do at-home microneedling devices work, and is hypochlorous acid spray for skin care?Is a salon detangler different than one you can buy in the store?Beauty News We were on the radio Washington State bans formaldehyde preservatives. ChatGPT n...

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56:27

Can Collagen really improve skin & why is purple...

The Beauty Brains ·

2025/09/08

Send us a text On this show we cover lots of questions including… How can you tell if a new product is just a name change or the formulas are different?Why can’t companies sell mousse sunscreens?Why is purple shampoo drying?What’s the deal with OS-01 peptide? / What are your thoughts on Molecular Mesh?How do you deal with rosacea? Beauty News Do collagen supplements really improve skin? Is VO5 better than Pantene Approximate timestamps 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Chit chat 5:45 - Beauty news - Colla...

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45:41

Ozempic skin care, serums and more - episode 405

The Beauty Brains ·

2025/08/29

Send us a text On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… Do non-UV wavelengths of light also damage the skinAre Dr Emi Arpa products truly innovative or just driven by trendy marketing? Does using an ultra-plush, water-only makeup remover cloth cause significant mechanical exfoliation?Are there baby products that people should use and avoid?Do facial serums work?Beauty News Ozempic face aging - Valerie is quoted J&J settles privacy lawsuit Approximate timestamps 0:0...

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57:46

Sunscreen sticks, oils, hair masks and more - episode...

The Beauty Brains ·

2025/08/16

Send us a text On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… What is the right way to apply sunscreen sticks? What role do oils, butters, and silicones actually play in haircareDo you need less anhydrous sunscreen than lotion based ones?Do all hair masks work the same way?Beauty News PETA suspends Beauty without Bunnies program Can We Stop Hating on Chemicals In Skincare, Please and Thanks? Urban decay reformulation - is L’Oreal trying to cheapen the product? Price analysis of ov...

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37:44

Exfoliation, Beef Tallow and a baby - episode 403

The Beauty Brains ·

2025/08/08

Send us a text On this show Valerie is back and we cover... Does product build-up cause breakage?Is a chemical exfoliant better than a soft silicone scrubber? What are your thoughts about beef Tallow facial creams?Are rinse-free shampoos any good?Beauty News Safer Beauty Bill Martha Stewart launches a line Approximate timestamps 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Chit chat 5:50 - Beauty news - Safer beauty bill 11:20 - Martha Stewart beauty 15:15 - product build up on hair 19:55 - Exfoliating 21:40 - F...

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46:44

Mushrooms, diamond dust and dark circle serums -...

The Beauty Brains ·

2025/07/19

Send us a text On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… Are the IS Clinical Hydra Cool products special?What do we think of the anti-aging and effectiveness of Pavise?What ingredients might be responsible for the great results in a conditioner?What can be done about under eye dark circles?How do you practice sun safety diligentlyApproximate timestamps 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Chit chat 3:50 - Natural talk 11:05 - IS Clinical 17:10 - Pavise sunscreen 26:50 - Kerastas conditioner 32:10 ...

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47:24

Heat protection, facial masks and sunscreen - episode...

The Beauty Brains ·

2025/07/06

Send us a text On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… How do you know if a product is providing heat protection?What kind of damage can high force air do to wet hair?What makes a facial mask work amazingly?What is really important when using sunscreen?Do red light masks spur collagen growth?Beauty News Buzzy skincare ingredients - which do you think are the most promising? Approximate timestamps 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Chit chat 4:50 - Beauty News - Buzzy ingredients 14:55 - Beauty...

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59:30

Episode 400 - Indoor sunscreen, micellar water, and a...

The Beauty Brains ·

2025/06/26

Send us a text On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… How does different water affect the performance of hair products?Do you really need to reapply sunscreen every 2 hours?Can rinse out conditioner and a deep conditioner or mask be used interchangeably?Does Avene makeup removing micellar water really work?Are '20 free; or '12 free' nail polishes safer? Beauty News Peptides in moisturizers. Do you really need them? Troubling world of dupe fragrances Stop falling fo...

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49:04

Episode 399 - From Curl Cream to Tretinoin: Unpacking...

The Beauty Brains ·

2025/06/16

Send us a text On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… How do you know if a product has gone bad? Are the results from Retinol comparable to Retin A?Is Pantene bad for hair?Can you use skin products on your scalp?Is it ok to use a metal spoon to mix vitamin C?Are salt sprays safe to use? Beauty News Fat Mascara taking a break? The best shampoos for men? Sydney Sweeny bath soap sparks controversy Approximate timestamps 0:00 Intro 1:00 Chit Chat 8:20 Beauty News - Best s...

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47:10

Episode 398 - Product talk with Sarah Bellum

The Beauty Brains ·

2025/06/06

Send us a text In this episode of "The Beauty Brains," host Valerie George and guest Sarah discuss the latest beauty industry trends, including Pros’ new customizable scalp serum and the growing focus on scalp care. They share honest opinions on mass market versus premium shampoos, debunking common myths and highlighting their personal favorites. The conversation covers product effectiveness, ingredient misconceptions, and the importance of tailoring hair care to individual needs. They also t...

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55:50

Episode 397 - Heat protectants, protein and sunburns

The Beauty Brains ·

2025/05/31

Send us a text On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… Can you re-emulsify a broken product?How do you treat sunburned skin?Do you have to use the matching conditioner with a shampoo?How effective are heat protectantsDo regular hydrolyzed proteins build up on hair?Beauty News Protein to restart hair growth Hair color litigation Social media influencing ingredient choice Huda drops claims after saying it was the “strongest setting spray ever” Valerie on another podcast? Beauty Qu...

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53:42

Episode 396 - Toxic beauty, hair growth and...

The Beauty Brains ·

2025/05/16

Send us a text On this show we answer questions like... What do you think about the hair loss product Calecim? What is the deal with Banana Boat's Light As Air sunscreen?Are personal care products filled with harmful toxins?What are your thoughts on the DECIEM company? Are they sketchy?And finally we’ll end with a series of patron hair questions.Beauty News NPR chemical story Huffpost toxic ingredients Best wrinkle creams according to Good Housekeeping Question links: Calecim products To...

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48:38

Episode 395 - The Klutziest Beauty Podcast?

The Beauty Brains ·

2025/05/08

Send us a text On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… What is a good leave-in conditioner that has only a little bit of protein?What is special fraction petrolatum?Is wet hair more resistant to chlorine than dry?How does Violet #2 work in hair & what’s a hair toner?Can you layer an Ascorbyl Glucoside product over an L-Ascorbic Acid product?Beauty Science Best new skincare ingredients 1. Retinol Alternatives (e.g., Bakuchiol) 2. Malassezin 3. Growth Factors 4. Sturgeon DNA (...

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59:31

Episode 394 - Ingredients, hair growth, DIY and more

The Beauty Brains ·

2025/04/30

Send us a text It's a solo episode for Perry today as the Beauty Brains travel schedule made it too difficult to record together. But we'll be back together next show. In the meantime, enjoy these answers to a variety of questions sent in including... 1. Is Ethylhexylglycerin a suitable preservative?2. What are your thoughts about coenzyme Q10?3. Do hair thinning shampoos really help?4. What are the best ingredients for skin and hair?5. What do you make of this research article about paraben ...

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56:17

Episode 393 - Jojoba Oil, Retinol, and Other...

The Beauty Brains ·

2025/04/15

Send us a text On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… Are cosmetic products filled with microplastics? What do you do about facial hair?Is jojoba oil good to use with retinol?How can a formula with hypochlorous acid and azeleic acid be stable?How do you handle acne at the hair line?Beauty News Will printed skin replace animal testing? Is Gelatin the same as a Collagen supplement? Is California going to ban anti-aging products for people under 18? J&J Talc case update -...

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45:04

Episode 392 - Protein overload, Witch hazel, and...

The Beauty Brains ·

2025/04/03

Send us a text On this show we cover questions including… Can you highlight hair after getting kenalog injections?Is protein overload a real thing?Can Witch hazel can prevent or get rid of acne?Is Alastin Skin Nectar beneficial?How can you deal with the razor burnBeauty News Are consumers really getting more educated? Time Stamps 0:00 - Intro and chit chat 5:10 - Beauty News 12:30 - Highlighting hair 14:45 - Protein overload 21:00 - Witch Hazel and acne 29:20 - Alastin skin nectar 35:50...

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39:35

Episode 391 - Beef tallow, humectants, smoke and more

The Beauty Brains ·

2025/03/31

Send us a text On today’s show we cover the following questions: Does beef tallow do anything for skin?What can you do to address the effects of second hand smoke on skin and hair? What should you consider when picking humectants?Why are cheap conditioners so thin?What does it mean for a fatty acid to swell?Beauty News Articles like this have been showing up in my feeds. 68 year olds spring skin routine made sagging skin 43% firmer? 47 year old skin became 42% firmer? Time Stamps 0:00 - ...

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51:15

Episode 390 - Squalene, micro needling, misleading...

The Beauty Brains ·

2025/03/07

Send us a text On today’s show we cover questions including… Can you make your own grey treatment shampoo at home?Is an at-home micro needling system a great addition to skin care routine? What is squalene and why does my skin love products that have it in it?Why can’t you feel the menthol effect everywhere as strongly?What’s the difference between body lotion or cleanser and face lotion or cleanser?Beauty News Are beauty labels lying to you? Can you really create beauty products that ar...

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