The Beauty Brains
Real scientists answer your beauty questions
- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Average duration
- 41 minutes
- Episodes
- 288
- Years Active
- 2016 - 2025
Laser treatments, Rosacea, micronized retinA and more - Episode 308
On today’s show we’re going to answer questions about:
- What’s up with Riversol and what your thoughts are about laser treatments for people with Rosacea?
- Is Retin-A Micro as good as treti…
Cosmetic safety, at home hair color, Vegemite facials and more - Episode 307
On today’s show Valerie and Perry answer questions about:
- Could Vegemite be a dupe for the Biologique Recherche favorite mask Vivant?
- Why does getting hair dyed in the salon take longer t…
Encapsulated sunscreens, petrolatum on leather, lash boosters and more - episode 306
On today’s show Perry & Valerie answer questions about:
- How does the new temporary color from Schwarzkopf work?
- Can you use a skin lotion ingredient to protect leather?
- Is it worth spendin…
Episode 305 - Hair protein treatments and more
On today’s show Perry & Valerie answer questions about:
- What do you think of the Aphogee Two Step Protein Treatment and Balancing Moisturizer?
- Does human keratin bind to hair and make it …
Do chemical sunscreens cause free radicals? episode 304
On today’s show we’re going to answer questions about:
- Do chemical sunscreens cause free radicals?
- what are your favorite heat protection products for hair
- Why would Nizoral have an unexpe…
Episode 303 - What makes a cleanser without surfactants work?
It's a shortened episode today due to the traveling of our dedicated hosts.
But there is some interesting topics discussed including whether science has really reversed the aging of cell…
Episode 302 - Can you dilute your products to make them last longer?
On today’s show Perry and Valerie answer questions about…
- What should we think about the EWG?
- How can you find less expensive versions of expensive hair shampoos/conditioners?
- Can you dilu…
Episode 301 - Home treatments vs professionals
On today’s show we are going to answer questions about…
- How do magnetic eyelashes work?
- Can red light make your hair grow?
- What home treatments are as good as what you would get from an es…
Is Retinyl Retinoate a gimmick - and other beauty questions - Episode 300
On today’s show we are going to answer questions about…
- What’s the difference between ethyl ascorbic acid and ascorbic acid
- Is Retinyl Retinoate a gimmick?
- Do skincare lines add self tanne…
Episode 299 - Lets talk about oil in beauty products
On today’s show we are going to answer questions about…
- Can cosmetics increase the production of melanin in your skin?
- Do oils act as a sealant on skin?
- Does pre-pooing hair with oil reduc…
Why are more expensive products popular? Episode 298
On today's show it's a solo episode where Perry tackles three questions including...
- Why brands might change their formulas?
- Are professional skincare is better than the stuff you can bu…
Should you take toxicology advice from Youtube? episode 297
On today’s show we answer questions about…
- How would a US citizen get a sunscreen from outside the US?
- Non-pilling Vitamin C products
- Why is a foundation considered a hazmat product?
- Is cur…
What products are really necessary for hair and other beauty questions - episode 296
On today’s show Perry & Valerie are going to answer questions about…
- Can home bleaching your hair affect the follicles and hair production long term?
- Why is BHT in cosmetics and is it saf…
Olaplex infertility, the accuracy of Skinskool dupe finder and more - episode 295
On today’s show Perry and Valerie answer questions about…
- What is your opinion about ghost oil for damaged hair?
- Is Epilfree a good alternative to laser hair removal?
- Can any hair oil ma…
Lawsuits, lanolin, petrolatum and expired lipstick - episode 294
On today’s show, Valerie and Perry answer all audio questions about...
- What’s the difference between Lanolin and Petrolatum?
- Is it dangerous to use expired lipstick?
- And what about a fe…
Are herbal infused hair colors really less harsh? Episode 293
On today’s show Perry and Valerie answer questions about…
- Augustinus Bader Rich Cream
- U Beauty resurfacing compound
- Whether herbal infused hair colors are really less harsh
- Whether the drop…
Is electrolyte water beneficial for your skin? and other beauty questions - episode 292
On today’s show Valerie and Perry answer questions about…
- Are glycols a problem in skincare?
- What is hypochlorous acid doing in skincare products?
- Is Argirelene botox in a bottle?
- Do we hav…
Why do companies use retinyl palmitate and other beauty questions answered - episode 291
On today’s show, Valerie and Perry answers questions about...
- Why do companies use retinyl palmitate instead of retinol?
- Do thickening shampoos work for people with hair loss concerns?
- How…
Will powdered shampoo clog your pores? - and more beauty questions - episode 290
On today’s show we are going to answer questions about…
- Can you use a dryer sheet to tame your hair?
- Is it beneficial to use lip scrubs or are they doing more harm than good?
- What is with …
Are shampoo and laundry detergent the same - Episode 289
On today’s show we are going to answer questions about…
- Will shower head filters help with hair color retention?
- Is polyethylene in cleansing balms an environmental problem?
- Can you wash y…