The Beauty Brains
Real scientists answer your beauty questions
- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Average duration
- 41 minutes
- Episodes
- 288
- Years Active
- 2016 - 2025
Are spray sunscreens illegal? And other sunblock questions – Episode 175
This is episode 175 and on today’s episode we’re going to cover a news stories we found interesting in the cosmetics industry, and then we’ll answer your beauty questions about: Are sun…
00:36:44 |
Tue 26 Feb 2019
Does lip balm expire and other beauty questions – Episode 174
Beauty questions covered on this episode include… Why is the prescription azelaic acid so expensive? Do cosmetic products expire? Is petroleum in skin products like Aquaphor bad for you…
00:34:02 |
Tue 19 Feb 2019
What to look for in a facial sunscreen – Episode 173
Hello and welcome to the Beauty Brains, a show where real scientists answer your beauty questions and give you an insider’s look at the beauty product industry. Beauty questions answere…
00:40:35 |
Tue 12 Feb 2019
Expensive beauty products – how is their price determined? Episode 172
On today’s episode we’re going to be answering your beauty questions about Does a product’s price indicate anything about quality? Does Glycerin and Aloe Vera really moisturize? What do…
00:40:57 |
Mon 04 Feb 2019
Jade Rollers – Micellar water – and more – Episode 171
On today’s episode we’re going to be answering your beauty questions about Do jade rollers work or are they just hype? Is micellar water good enough for cleaning off makeup? Will supple…
00:44:13 |
Mon 28 Jan 2019
The Curly Girl Method – what’s the science? episode 170
On today’s episode of the Beauty Brains we cover beauty questions about Shampoo and what it does to hair color Whether collagen works in skin care products The Curly Girl method of trea…
00:44:16 |
Mon 21 Jan 2019
Is more hemp coming to your cosmetics? – Episode 169
Welcome to the Beauty Brains podcast. In today’s episode we answer questions about Petrolatum and it’s use in skin care, whether eyebrow growth serums really work and dish on a couple c…
00:36:46 |
Mon 14 Jan 2019
What makes a cosmetic chemist – Episode 168
Beauty Science News What makes a cosmetic chemist? Here’s a story published in the Insider back in November talking about the Luxury skin-care brand Sunday Riley and whether their found…
00:42:32 |
Mon 07 Jan 2019
Should you wash your hair every day? Episode 167
Hello and welcome to the Beauty Brains, a show where real scientists answer your beauty questions and give you an insiders look at the beauty product industry. On today’s episode we’r…
00:31:20 |
Mon 10 Dec 2018
The Return of the Beauty Brains – Episode 166
After a brief hiatus, the Beauty Brains podcast is back. Covered on this episode: Beauty Science stories: Cruelty free products are free from cruelty. What does it mean for consumers? G…
00:39:06 |
Tue 04 Dec 2018
Should you use a skin cream made with your own blood? Episode 165
We don’t have a transcript for today’s show yet but please enjoy the audio. Listen to the end of show when Perry and I announce that this will be our final podcast for the foreseeable f…
00:39:40 |
Thu 18 Jan 2018
Are beauty products from Amazon the real thing? Episode 164
Today, we bring you a special Beauty Brains episode featuring Sarah Bellum. Randy is on vacation. We answer a few question. About beauty products on Amazon cejxn19 asks – Hi Guys, I’ve…
00:19:11 |
Fri 29 Sep 2017
Is bee venom a good anti-aging ingredient? Episode 163
Is bee venom a good anti-aging ingredient? Monika asks…Korean Bee Venom essence but it does seem to work. My question is the bee venom really magic or is there something else that remov…
00:33:18 |
Thu 24 Aug 2017
Can you use diaper rash cream as sunscreen? Episode 162
Can you use diaper rash cream as sunscreen? Mari asks…Today a customer came into the retail pharmacy where I work and demanded that we sell him zinc oxide diaper rash paste so he could …
00:34:03 |
Thu 20 Jul 2017
How can you find a cheaper natural lip balm? Episode 161
How can you find a cheaper natural lip balm? Abby says…I have a question about Bite Beauty’s Agave Lip Mask. It claims its natural formula smoothes, nourishes and moisturizes lips with …
00:36:40 |
Tue 13 Jun 2017
Can hair straighteners stop your hair from being naturally curly? Episode 160
Can hair straighteners stop your hair from being naturally curly? Sarah asks…Can straightening your hair for a long time change it from being very curly to being naturally straight? Tha…
00:34:59 |
Tue 18 Apr 2017
Why isn’t everyone exfoliating with AHAs? Episode 159
Why isn’t everyone exfoliating with AHAs? Melissa says…I’ve been using an night cream with glycolic acid and I noticed that my skin is actually brighter, clearer, and softer. I’ve been …
00:33:57 |
Tue 21 Mar 2017
How does color changing makeup work? Episode 158
How does color changing makeup work? Julia asks…I’m a make up artist and my question is how does color adjusting makeup work? I’ve tried a few and they didn’t adjust very well. Also, wh…
00:31:39 |
Mon 20 Feb 2017
Are lotions with water bad for your skin? Episode 157
Are lotions with water actually bad for your skin? Veronica asks…I heard that using lotions with water is actually bad for your skin because as the water evaporates it removes the skin’…
00:32:06 |
Tue 24 Jan 2017
Is aloe vera lotion really good for skin? Episode 156
Is aloe lotion good for skin? Gemma asks…I am a huge fan of Vaseline Intensive Care Aloe Fresh lotion. However, I have found another aloe lotion that is even cheaper: Perfect Purity. So…
00:32:55 |
Tue 25 Oct 2016
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