The Beauty Brains
Real scientists answer your beauty questions
- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Average duration
- 41 minutes
- Episodes
- 288
- Years Active
- 2016 - 2025
Episode 327 - Salon hair care, cationic skin care, collagen threads and more
On today’s show we answer questions about:
- Cationic surfactants in skin care
- Even more salon hair care questions
- Skin pH
- And Collage treatment threads
Beauty News Stories
Episode 326 - Almost a double! Barbie doll hair, foundation, petrolatum and more
On today’s show we answer questions about:
- Foundation!
- Is petrolatum really a terrible ingredient?
- What is the best conditioner for Barbie doll hair?
- How do you counter false and misleading…
Episode 325 - What makes a good hair mask?
On today’s show we answer questions about:
- Do lightening conditioners work?
- What’s a good hair mask?
- How does Chlorine affect hair?
- Why do companies put lots of ingredients in their product…
Episode 324 - Why aren't deodorants put in cardboard packages?
On today’s show we answer questions about:
- Why aren't there more deodorants sold in cardboard packaging?
- Are there really any differences between salon and store brand hair care products?
- …
Episode 323 - Predictions, Reviews plus some beauty questions answered
Our year end review show and some predictions of what we think will happen in the new year.
Also, my microphone started to fizzle out during the show so the sound quality is not as good…
Episode 322 - Is low molecular weight Hyaluronic acid bad? and other beauty questions
On today’s show we answer questions about:
- Low molecular weight Hyaluronic acid, is it a problem?
- What is different about products targeted to menopausal skin?
- Is lavender oil a problem in…
Episode 321 - What's the right way to layer products?
On today’s show we answer questions about:
- Is there a specific way you should layer your skincare products?
- Silicones in hair care - a bunch of questions
- Is it ok to wash hair that’s been …
Episode 320 - Electrically charged skin, Revela and more
On today’s show we answer questions about:
- What do we think of the effectiveness of Revela?
- Is there evidence that electric currents improve results of skin care?
- Why aren’t all exfoliator…
Episode 319 - Arnica, Minerals, Olay oh my
On today’s show we’re going to answer questions about:
- How can you tell if a product is formulated well?
- Will minerals boost your skin?
- How does a store brand compare to a dermatologist br…
Can infrared lights get rid of wrinkles? Plus more beauty questions Episode 318
On today’s show we’re going to answer questions about:
- Does infrared light home therapy actually work?
- Have The Beauty Brains considered other types of chemistry?
- Do LED facial masks reall…
When should you throw away cosmetics? and more beauty questions - episode 317
On today’s show we’re going to answer questions about:
- Why would high humidity cause hair to become flat?
- Does Vegamour GRO Hair Serum really work?
- Do you really have to throw makeup away …
Should you use probiotics to clean your house? episode 316
On today’s show we’re going to answer questions about:
- Does mechanical damage on hair cause damage on the same bonds or chains as heat or chemical damage?
- How effective are the Arey Grey …
Are retinol products with the same level of retinol the same? episode 315
We have both been traveling a lot in the last month, so this was the first chance we had to catch up. (Valerie is still traveling actually). But we'll be back with a full show next week…
Episode 314 - Toxins in cosmetics and color changing lipstick
On today’s show we’re going to answer questions about:
- Are toxins in cosmetics?
- Can you get higher than 2% salicylic acid?
- How do cosmetics change colors when applied to skin?
- Which product…
Episode 313 - Aqueous serum and magical eye creams
On today’s show we’re going to answer questions about:
- What is an aqueous cream?
- Is the Ordinary Vitamin C trustworthy?
- Magical sunbeam eye cream - audio
- Frizzy hair question
Beauty Science …
How can you tell if vitamin C in your product still works - Episode 275 - rebroadcast
On today’s show, we are going to cover...
- Is there something that makes Hair Story products special?
- How can you tell if a vitamin C product still works?
- Whether emulsifying wax NF is safe…
Episode 312 - Toxic ingredients and pharmaceutical grade skincare
On today’s show we answer questions about:
- What we think of the Redken acidic bonding treatments?
- Should pregnant women avoid certain ingredients in lip gloss?
- Is retinol toxic?
- Should you …
Episode 311 - Can hair change color like a banana?
On today’s show we’re going to answer questions about:
- Is skin aging the same as rusting?
- Will hair change color like a banana?
- Is vitamin C that is late in the ingredient list really effe…
Episode 310 - Water resistant sunscreen, eczema shampoo, cool air hair dryers and more
On today’s show Perry & Valerie answer questions about:
- Does the cool air function on hair dryers help set hair styles?
- What makes a sunscreen water resistant?
- Is there a shampoo that can …
Episode 309 - Can eyelash thickening technology make your hair grow?
On today’s show we answer questions about:
- Do any scar creams help to reduce the appearance of a scar?
- Are there anti-aging ingredients you should avoid when pregnant?
- Can the eye lash thi…