The Beauty Brains
Real scientists answer your beauty questions
- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Average duration
- 41 minutes
- Episodes
- 288
- Years Active
- 2016 - 2025
Can Collagen really improve skin & why is purple shampoo drying? - episode 406
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…
Ozempic skin care, serums and more - episode 405
On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…
- Do non-UV wavelengths of light also damage the skin
- Are Dr Emi Arpa products truly innovative or just driven by trendy marketing?
- Doe…
Sunscreen sticks, oils, hair masks and more - episode 404
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 haircare
- Do you need less…
Exfoliation, Beef Tallow and a baby - episode 403
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 f…
Mushrooms, diamond dust and dark circle serums - Episode 402
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 migh…
Heat protection, facial masks and sunscreen - episode 401
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 …
Episode 400 - Indoor sunscreen, micellar water, and a baby?
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…
Episode 399 - From Curl Cream to Tretinoin: Unpacking Your Beauty Questions!
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 sk…
Episode 398 - Product talk with Sarah Bellum
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…
Episode 397 - Heat protectants, protein and sunburns
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 …
Episode 396 - Toxic beauty, hair growth and lightweight sunscreens
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 fill…
Episode 395 - The Klutziest Beauty Podcast?
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 resis…
Episode 394 - Ingredients, hair growth, DIY and more
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 ans…
Episode 393 - Jojoba Oil, Retinol, and Other Unexpected Power Couples
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 f…
Episode 392 - Protein overload, Witch hazel, and Razor burns
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 Alas…
Episode 391 - Beef tallow, humectants, smoke and more
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 cons…
Episode 390 - Squalene, micro needling, misleading labeling
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 squa…
Episode 389 - Fragrance trends, dye and dry shampoo, peptides and more
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 withou…
Episode 388 - Minoxidil, Hair Loss Lawsuits, Phthalates and cats
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 …
Episode 387 - Inflammaging, eye lash glue, estriol and more
On 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 ye…