The Beauty Brains
Real scientists answer your beauty questions
- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Average duration
- 41 minutes
- Episodes
- 288
- Years Active
- 2016 - 2025
Who are the Beauty Brains? - episode 288
In this episode Perry and Valerie talk about who the Beauty Brains are, their mission and what the show is all about. They'll be back next episode answering all new beauty product ques…
What should you do for dehydrated winter skin? Episode 287
On today’s show, Valerie and Perry answers questions about...
- Are the Acrylates Copolymer in Arrojos Elixer Defrizzer Gel water soluble?
- Are there any cosmetic chemist jobs in Chicago?
- Wha…
Year end wrap up show - episode 286
On today’s show, Valerie and Perry do a short wrap-up of the past year and look forward to 2022.
Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients
Four Ways to Ask a question -
1. Become a…
Happy holidays from the Beauty Brains!
Warm wishes to you and your family this season. We'll have a wrap-up show next week.
Valerie & Perry
Can you mix vitamin C and other anti-aging ingredients - episode 285
On today’s show, Valerie and Perry answers questions about...
- What is the difference between cleansing oil and facial oil?
- Do oils hydrate or moisturize? Are there oils you recommend?
- Can …
Does Sweet N Low affect Hair color - and more beauty questions - episode 284
On today’s show, Valerie and Perry answers questions about...
- Is a two step peel more effective than a self-neutralizing peel?
- Does Sweet and Low help desensitize the scalp?
- What makes a p…
What ingredients penetrate the skin? and more - episode 283
On today’s solo show we answer questions about…
- How to find an affordable alternatives to expensive facial washes.
- What ingredients can really penetrate skin?
- Which glycolic acid product i…
Snail mucin for your skin - is it worthy using? episode 282
On today’s show, Valerie and Perry answers questions about...
- Is snail mucin a worthwhile ingredient?
- Do blackhead suction devices work?
- Will a humidifier help your skin?
Beauty Science sto…
Should you put sunscreen on bare skin? episode 281
On today’s show we answer questions about…
- What ever happened to SD alcohol 40?
- Does sunscreen need to be applied on bare skin?
- Do facial oils penetrate deeper than a moisturizer?
- Does kaka…
Why do people hate sulfate free shampoos? episode 240 rebroadcast
On today’s rebroadcast show we answer questions about…
- What’s a good beauty routine for someone in their 50s?
- Does Pacifica’s underarm detox really help you get out those pore clogging to…
Does tanning water work? and other beauty questions answered - episode 280
On today’s show, Valerie and Perry answers questions about...
- What are your thoughts on carboxytherapy?
- Do tanning waters work?
- Can you apply too much vitamin C to the skin?
- Can you protect…
Why is hair color hair conditioner like liquid gold? Episode 279
On today’s show, Valerie and Perry answers questions about...
- Is Octafluoropentyl methacrylate an amazing technology for hair?
- Does steampod really result in less hair damage?
- Is there som…
Sun Bum - Cosmetic Ingredients - and more questions answered - Episode 278
On today’s solo show, Perry answers questions about...
- Is PPG-9 a humectant or a film former, and if so does it rinse off?
- Why shouldn't you comb wet hair?
- Is Polyglutamic acid the best?
- Do…
What makes Peter Thomas Roth Firmx Eye tightener work - Episode 277
On today’s show, Perry and Valerie cover...
- What ingredients are suitable for sensitive skin?
- What makes Peter Thomas Roth Firmx Eye tightener work?
- Peptides in cosmetics
- Do ingredients acc…
Can there really be solid oxygen in your cosmetics? episode 276
On today’s show, we are going to cover...
- Can you mix vitamins and acids?
- We’ll talk about how and whether products like DefenAge and O2 Skin pro powder work
- Is ORG Mineral Face Peel a gi…
Do collagen drinks improve acne? (Episode 231 rebroadcast)
Valerie and Perry are traveling so here's a rebroadcast from last year.
On today’s show we answer questions about…
- What is the PAO and why can’t I find it on makeup?
- Will natural collagen …
Do active ingredients in body wash benefit your skin? - Episode 275
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 274 - Dyson Hair dryer, EGFs, lip balms and more
On today’s show, we are going to cover...
- What are your thoughts on the Dyson hairdryer?
- Can EFGs penetrate the skin?
- What’s a good substitute for the QV lip balm
- Why do prostaglandin based…
What type of vitamin C should you use? and other product questions answered - episode 273
On today’s show, we are going to cover...
- Are natural fragrances safe for sensitive skin?
- What is hair glaze?
- What type of vitamin C do you use?
- Where can you find heat protecting products…
Why aren't copper peptides blue? episode 272
On today’s show Valerie and Perry are going to be answering your questions including…
- Why isn’t a product with GHK-Copper peptide blue?
- How can a product have HA as the first ingredient?
- …