The Beauty Brains

The Beauty Brains episodes:

• 04.11.2024

  Episode 361 - Why are exosomes in skin care products?

  On today’s show we cover lots of hair questions including…How do different hair bond repair products compare?  What makes nail polish strengtheners work?Does skin know when it is too dry?What are exosomes and why are they in skin care products?Beauty...

  
• 03.26.2024

  Episode 360 - Brushable hair spray, silicon peptides and more

  On today’s show we cover questions including…Can silicones prevent the penetration of peptides into skin?What makes a hair spray brushable?Is the Revlonissimo shampoo safe to use?Does copper peptide turn vitamin C orange?What are the basic ingredients in a mascara formula?Beauty...

  
• 03.07.2024

  Episode 359 - Space skin care and hair mousse alternatives

  On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…What do we think of the Aeonia "Age Defyning Serum" Mainly, the claim is that it was tested in space?Why is hair mousse sold in the form of a foam?What ingredients in...

  
• 03.01.2024

  Episode 358 - How should you layer skin care products?

  On today’s show we cover questions including…What do you think of infrared hair dryers?How does a store brand like Equate compare to mainstream brands?How do you properly layer a moisturizer, a sunscreen and a foundation to avoid “flakiness”?Are UV/LED lash...

  
• 02.23.2024

  Episode 357 - Silk pillowcases, white tigers and titanium dioxide

  On today’s show we cover questions including…Is it true that a satin or a silk pillow case helps prevent frizz?What do we think of the White Tiger skincare collection?What is the most effective color to offset the Tyndall Effect?What are...

  
• 02.07.2024

  Episode 356 - The questions of curling hair

  On today’s show we cover lots of hair questions including…Can hair be too healthy to curl?Does hair porosity matter when picking products?When is the best time to curl?Should you limit hair curling to once every three days?What’s the maximum temp...

  
• 01.27.2024

  Episode 355 - Do you become immune to skin care actives?

  On today’s show we cover questions including…Does freezing hair cause damage?Does skin get immune to the benefits of skin care products?What do we think of coconut oil for hair?Are collagen supplements for skin care a myth?What are the key ingredients...

  
• 01.19.2024

  Episode 354 - Do Microneedles Work for Skincare?

  On today’s show we are going to cover some questions including…What is your opinion of microneedle patches?How do you know a study should be trusted?What makes a hair conditioner condition?Is efg (epidermal growth factor) worth the hype?Why do companies include...

  
• 01.07.2024

  Episode 353 - Keratin treatment, Spiders in lotion and more

  Happy New Year!  On today’s show we are going to cover some questions including…What are our thoughts of PatcH20 in skin care products?Does THDC degrade quickly due to oxidative stress?Is argeriline or matrixyl worth using?What are exosomes?How do keratin treatments...

  
• 12.30.2023

  Episode 352 - Do depilatories make hair grow?

  On this episode, we answer questions about...What do we think of Coenzyme Q10Do depilatories make your hair grow more?Do you really need to shower every day? And what does ear wax have to do with it.Plus we review trend predictions...

  
• 12.23.2023

  Episode 351 - Glycolic acid as a deodorant? Plus trends for 2024

  On this episode, we answer questions about...Do pharmaceutical grade claims mean anything?If my product smells like stinky feet or cheese, does it still work?Can Glycolic acid be used as a deodorant?Do salon hair brands really work better?Plus we review trend...

  
• 12.12.2023

  Episode 350 - Boutique face masks, leave-in conditioners and more

  On today’s show we coverIs there value in using "treatments" like Chi Silk Infusion in addition to leave in conditionerAre boutique face masks better than drug store face masks?Do some hair oil ingredients cause fewer  breakouts than others?Are cosmetics manufactured...

  
• 12.02.2023

  Episode 349 - Do at-home hair colors and professional salon colors mix?

  On today’s show we coverCan people with sensitive skin use retinol and vitamin C products?Are there different percentages allowed for body products as opposed to facial products?What skincare products should be avoided when using hypochlorous acid?Are there any at-home hair...

  
• 11.22.2023

  Episode 348 - Quick drying nail polish, acid hair, antioxidants at night and more

  On today’s show we coverWhat is the difference between quick dry and long lasting nail polish?How are acid treatments for hair different than regular conditioners?Is it damaging to wet curly hair?Should you use antioxidant serums at night?What’s the difference between...

  
• 11.16.2023

  Episode 347 - Do you need multiple cleansers for your face?

  On today’s show we are going to coverDo you need multiple cleansers for your face?How can you prevent build-up on hair?Is there a downside to using hard water shampoos when you don’t have hard water?What are your thoughts on acid...

  
• 11.06.2023

  Episode 346 - Beauty Devices, Korean Skin care and more

  On today’s solo show we answer questions about:Do Medicube devices work?Arey products-who is it good for and does it work?What makes Korean skin care products work so well?What are heat protection ingredients for hairDo beauty devices workWhat is the best...

  
• 10.19.2023

  Episode 345 - Is there still formaldehyde in Brazilian Blowout?

  On today’s show we answer questions about:How does Kerastase Therapiste Hair Serum make hair feel so good?Is there still formaldehyde in Brazilian Blowout?Do self-tanners rust your skin?Is it possible to reverse 2 years of hair damage in just 1 treatment?Beauty...

  
• 10.10.2023

  Episode 344 - When are there too many ingredients in a product

  On today’s show Perry and Valerie answer questions about:Does mineral sunscreen prevent hyperpigmentation better than standard sunscreen?What do you think of blue land products?=====  OneSkinWhen are there too many ingredients in a product?Beauty News US looking to ban animal testing. ...

  
• 09.29.2023

  Episode 343 - Can apple cider vinegar replace shampoo?

  On today’s show we answer questions about:When should you buy a more cleansing shampoo?What are ingredients you recommend in a heat protecting product?Can you replace shampoo with apple cider vinegar?Is there any science behind the advice to squish when you...

  
• 09.13.2023

  BOBB - Is retinol toxic? and other beauty questions you're dying to know. Episode 313

  Perry is traveling and Valerie is moving so they weren't able to get a new show recorded. Here is a "best of" which will still be enjoyable. We'll be back next week with an all-new show! On today’s show we answer...

  
• 08.22.2023

  Episode 342 - Are Beauty Apps Reliable Sources for Product Recommendations?

  On today’s show we answer questions about:Should you throw away products because of a beauty product app?Are lip primers just chapstick?Does sunscreen break down if it is heated too high?What claims about ethnic hair are true?Does Lamellar technology as found...

  
• 08.05.2023

  Episode 341 - Do You Really Need a Separate Heat Protector for Leave-In Conditioners?

  On today’s show we answer questions about:Why are companies replacing ‘synthetic’ blurring ingredients?What’s the deal with The Ordinary/ Glycolipid Cleanser?Do you need a separate heat protector if you use leave-in conditioner?What is the dried foam that’s in my serum dropper?What...

  
• 07.27.2023

  Episode 340 - Tattoo skin care, mixing retinol, biomimicry and more

  On today’s show we answer questions about:Is biotechnology going to revolutionize the beauty industry?Do products designed for tattoos actually work?Is it ok to mix retinol with regular skin care products?Does poly l lactic acid work as a topical ingredient?Beauty Question...

  
• 07.07.2023

  Episode 339 - How Long Does Sunscreen Really Last and Why Does it Degrade?

  On today’s show we answer questions about:What is hexylresorcinol doing in your skin care?How should you treat highlighted hair that’s getting crispy?Can you use benzoyl peroxide on your underarms?What’s the deal with sunscreens, do they really stop working?Is it ok...

  
• 06.30.2023

  Episode 338 - Can cheap drugstore hair products really ruin your hair?

  On today’s show we answer questions about:Performance and Marketing of Hair ProductsEating Collagen for Skin BenefitsTreating Large PoresThe Droplet Device and Skin PenetrationFDA approval of at-home LED face masks Four Ways to Ask a question - 1. Send us a message...

  
• 06.19.2023

  Episode 337 - Is Mascara Toxic? PFAS in Cosmetics & other beauty questions answered

  On today’s show we answer questions about:Eyebrow laminationPFAS in mascara - are they dangerousHow does epsom salts affect hairDo bond builders strengthen hair’s cortexAnd what is hexylresorcinol doing in my skin careBeauty News Clean beauty in Canada  Dr Rupa video...

  
• 06.09.2023

  Episode 336 - Pores, Peptides, and Pets with a Dash of AI

  In this episode of the Beauty Brains podcast, hosts Valerie George and Perry Romanowski discuss various beauty product topics, including improving the appearance of large pores, issues with HA products causing pilling, combining copper peptides and vitamin C, and sunscreen...

  
• 06.02.2023

  Episode 335 - What's a good skin care routine, plus we talk parabens, bleach and heat protectors

  On this show we answer questions about:Parabens in cosmetics are dangerous and Will avoiding parabens reduce chances of cancer?How do you figure out what you really need in a skin care routine?What should you really look for in a heat...

  
• 05.19.2023

  Episode 334 - Does retinol in body wash do anything?

  On this show we answer questions about:Ingredients that make body oils moisturizeDoes body wash with retinol do anything?How does the OPI nail technology work or does it?What’s the difference between coco-betaine and cocoamidopropyl betaine?Beauty News stories Washington state passes a...

  
• 05.05.2023

  Episode 333 - Should adults use baby beauty products?

  On today’s show we answer questions about:Products marketed for babies, how are they different?Will layering products reduce the effectiveness of AHAsDoes HA dry out your skin?What’s the difference between Differin Gel and TretinoinAnd what the heck is nanoplasty?Beauty News New...

  
• 04.14.2023

  Episode 332 - Is it ok to use body lotion on your face?

   On today’s show we answer questions about:Whether it’s ok to use body lotion on your faceIf Creatine or other proteins strengthen hair?Self tanning productsBlow drying and air drying hairBeauty News Trends at the in-Cosmetics show  Kao launches space sheet shampoo ...

  
• 04.08.2023

  Episode 331 - Are products with human derived ingredients vegan?

  This is a solo episode where Perry answers a variety of questions including... 1. Is Goat's Milk beneficial in soap 2. Should you make your own plant extracts at home? 3. Is collagen beneficial in skin products? 4. Can a product with human...

  
• 03.24.2023

  Episode 330 - Does tansy oil help with acne? Collagen supplements, face masks and more

  On today’s show we answer questions about:Whether blue tansy oil can help with acneWhat we think of the Skinbetter Science line of productsDo facial masks really give any extra benefitWill collagen supplements boost collagen productionWhether the temperature of the water...

  
• 03.18.2023

  K18 bond building, the Olaplex lawsuit and more - episode 329

  On today’s show we answer questions about:Whether we think the K18 peptide technology is as magic as they claimCan you use products formulated for your face on different body parts?Can you substitute a men’s hair color for a woman’s?Is there...

  
• 03.07.2023

  Episode 328 - Desert dates in your skin serums, Chelating shampoos and more

  This is a solo episode with Perry taking on a number of questions including... 1. Do you need shampoo to remove Cetyl Alcohol? 2. Are desert dates in skin care worthwhile? 3. How long does it take ingredients to penetrate skin? 4. Should...

  
• 02.13.2023

  Episode 327 - Salon hair care, cationic skin care, collagen threads and more

  On today’s show we answer questions about:Cationic surfactants in skin careEven more salon hair care questionsSkin pHAnd Collage treatment threadsBeauty News Stories Mold found in a concealer - This is what happens when you rely of poor preservative systems Blue...

  
• 01.31.2023

  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 claims about cosmetic ingredientsIs it ok to use home coloring kitsSee the Porch Kitties!!...

  
• 01.20.2023

  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 products?Beauty Science News Specially made sunscreen  Biodegradable sponges  Four Ways to Ask a question...

  
• 01.13.2023

  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?Can cigarette ash remove hair dye stain from hands?What, if anything, do microwavable hair...

  
• 12.31.2022

  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 as I'd like. But...

  
• 12.22.2022

  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 lip balm?Is blow drying better than air drying?Beauty Science News Are dove...

  
• 12.02.2022

  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 questionsIs it ok to wash hair that’s been colored?Why do you have to wait between bleaching?Chit...

  
• 11.24.2022

  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 exfoliators rinse off products?Is there anything special about products from the brand 20/20?Question...

  
• 11.18.2022

  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 brand?Is it ok to use Arnica under the eye?What is...

  
• 11.11.2022

  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 really work?How can you tell if a product is using liposomes or not?Do stem...

  
• 11.02.2022

  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 past the expiration date?Would hypoallergenic products contain nickel?Is there a...

  
• 10.12.2022

  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 products?Are probiotic home cleaning products effective?What are our thoughts...

  
• 10.03.2022

  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. Beauty News L'Oreal faces lawsuit Brad...

  
• 09.13.2022

  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 products are worth splurging on? Four Ways to Ask a question - 1. Send us...

  
• 09.05.2022

  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 - audioFrizzy hair questionBeauty Science News Baby powder discontinued. Is scorpion venom the next snail slime?  Celebrity beauty news...