On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…

1. Are there hydrogen peroxide free glosses for hair?
2. Is retinaldehyde better than adapelene?
3. What are our thoughts on cosmetics in terra cotta containers?
4. Are oils or water better for locking in moisture to hair?
5. How do you start your own skincare line?

Beauty Questions

Adapelene study - Clinical efficacy of adapalene (differin(®)) 0.3% gel in Chilean women with cutaneous photoaging

Start a cosmetic line webinar

Approximate timestamps

0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Chit chat
9:00 - Listener feedback - Pantene
16:30 - Hair gloss
20:15 - Retinaldehyde and adapelene
29:30 - Terra cotta cotainers
34:50 - Oils lock in moisture
44:35 - Starting your own line
52:30 - Ending

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On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…

1. How much does it really cost to make products?
2. Does goat milk have benefit on skin?
3. Is the Paula’s Choice new serum amazing? 
4. Is Glycerin bad for hair?
5. What ingredients should you look for in a makeup primer?

Beauty News

FDA doesn’t determine safety of PFAS

Men’s skin care line.

Approximate timestamps

0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Chit chat
4:00 - Beauty News
14:00 - How much do products cost
18:30 - Goat milk and Paula's Choics
28:00 - Glycerin in hair
38:00 - Ingredients in makeup primer
44:00 - Ending
45:30 - Teddy the Hungry Kitty Cat

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On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…

1. What are your thoughts on Pantene’s Abundant and Strong system?
2. Is The Ordinary Lash Curl Finisher safe?
3. Do we have recommendations on barrier repair moisturizers?
4. Are ionic hair dryers better for your hair?
5. Is there anything unique about the Renpure Coconut Whipped Creme Leave-in Conditioner?

Beauty News

Top 10 beauty brands

Beauty Question

Below are two videos talking about the science of the hair care system:

https://youtu.be/9eO6AF7eFsA?si=cPQstICqh0DwN-mb

https://youtu.be/sKWm5VQb5c4?si=jCNb4slNDvFlHcOU

Lash Curl Finisher | The Ordinary https://share.google/tUUVW43sRX9sC8pnH

Approximate timestamps

0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Chit chat - 
4:15 - Top 10 beauty brands 
10:45 - Pantene Abundant and Strong
26:45 - Ordinary lash curl finisher
33:10 - Barrier repair moisturizers
38:45 - Ionic hair dryers
43:55 - Renpure Coconut Whipped Creme Leave-in Conditioner
48:15 - Ending

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On today’s show we cover questions including…

1. When do you need heat protectors in products?
2. What do you think of color locker products from Fanola?
3. Should we be worried about chemicals in our laundry detergent?

Plus!  our big start of the year prediction show!

Predictions

General trend

Hot ingredient

Celebrity launch

Beauty News

What’s the secret to good skin care?  Have a lot of money

C&T most popular stories of the year

Strange skin treatments

Approximate timestamps

0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Chit chat - health, reading, goals
6:30 - Podcast year in review
11:10 - Review 2025 Predictions
16:00 - New predictions for 2026
20:10 - Beauty News - Secret to good skin
22:05 - Top news articles of 2025
30:00 - Weird stuff people put on their face
35:24 - When do you need heat protectors
39:25 - Fanola color protecting products
43:35 - Is laundry detergent causing cancer?

49:50 - Ending

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On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…

1. Do low pH shampoos preserve color?
2. Can a supplement provide you sun protection?
3. What effects does hard water have on hair color?
4. How significant are the health risks to taking topical tretinoin?
5. What’s the difference between aerosol and non aerosol sprays?

Beauty News

NY SCC meeting

FDA withdraws talc rule.

New sunscreen in US

Electrokinetics confirms BTMC is best conditioner!

Question links

Science direct article

Cleveland clinic article 

Approximate timestamps

0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Chit chat - SCC meeting in New York
9:15 - Beauty News - FDA talc rule
12:00 - Best hair conditioner
15:00 - New sunscreen in the US
18:15 - Low pH shampoo
20:40 - Supplement sun screen
24:50 - Hard water and hair
29:50 - Topical tretinoin
37:20 - Aerosol vs non aerosol
41:05 - Ending

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On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…

1. Can you mix sunscreens to change the tint of the product?
2. Is California Naturals a good hair care option
3. How do you talk to a clean beauty believer?
4. How do you control frizz?
5. What’s wrong with Decyl Glucoside in hair care products?

Beauty News

Opinion issued on Tea Tree oil in products

Unregulated masks are flooding the market

7 hair care launches shaping the future of products

Approximate timestamps

0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Chit chat
3:00 - Beauty News - Tea Tree oil
8:45 - Red light masks
14:10 - Hair care innovation
25:55 - Mixing sunscreens
30:20 - Gloss hair treatments
33:20 - California naturals
37:50 - Clean beauty believer
42:45 - Controlling frizz
46:40 - Decyl glucoside
50:50 - Ending

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On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…

1. How do you know when an ingredient is in a formula at a working %?
2. Why would a company use a dangerous ingredient in their product?
3. Do heat-less curls damage hair?
4. What’s the deal with Milk Shake Direct Color?
5. How do hair color products with conditioning effects work?

Beauty News

Science News - Valerie quoted speaking about the skin’s barrier

Bond builders - do they work?

Approximate timestamps

0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Chit chat
3:25 - Beauty News - Science news article
5:40 - Hair bonding research
22:00 - Audience comments
24:55 - Ingredient percents
30:45 - Dangerous ingredients
35:35 - Heatless curls
42:20 - Milk Shake color
50:17 - Conditioning color products
53:10 - Ending

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On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…

1. How long do heat protectants last? 
2. Is there a meaningful difference between different red light therapy masks?
3. Why would an anti-aging cream be really expensive?
4. Can you just use rubbing alcohol to prevent itching and ingrown hairs?
5. In an antioxidant balm, will the antioxidants absorb into the skin or stay on top?

Beauty News

Augustinus Bader backs Dua Lipa’s wallet-friendly line.

Are beauty products going all become the same? 

Approximate timestamps

0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Chit chat
9:00 - Beauty News - Dua Lipa launch
12:20 - Are formulas going to become the same?
16:00 - Are you a Valerie or a Perry?
19:15 - Heat protectants
24:35 - Red light therapy
30:00 - What makes products expensive
37:45 - Rubbing alcohol ingrown hairs
41:00 - Antioxidant balms
45:00 - Ending

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On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…

1. Why would Differin be more irritating than prescription Adapalene?
2. How do you know which retinol lotion to use?
3. What is your opinion of k18 hair mask?
4. Is Tubby Todd All Over Ointment really effective for baby acne?
5. What ingredients help hair color last longer?

Beauty News

Chief sustainability officer steps down

Really? Oral supplement can reduce wrinkles in 12 weeks

Approximate timestamps

0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Chit chat
4:45 - Beauty news - Industry sustainability
10:20 - Oral supplement to reduce wrinkles
13:35 - Differin & adapalene
20:00 - Retinol lotion
32:25 - K18 hair mask
38:00 - Tubby Todd ointment
43:45 - Maintaining hair color
50:05 - Ending

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On today’s show we cover questions including…

1. What do you think of the young goose line of products
2. How do silicones work in hair care products?
3. How does Cetaphil nourishing oil to foam cleanser work?
4. Are those outdoor sunscreen stations providing effective product?
5. Does light from your cell phone affect your skin?

Beauty News

1.  5 recent breakthroughs in cosmetic science

2. Beauty industry giants collide for cosmetic safety to end ‘historical lack of collaboration’

3. How reliable is the Yuka app for buying beauty products?

4. Ulta Beauty hit with lawsuit over ‘clean’ beauty claims

Approximate timestamps

0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Chit chat
7:20 - Beauty news - 5 cosmetic science "breakthrus"
10:45 - Cosmetic safety in the industry
13:25 - Ulta Beauty clean claim lawsuit
17:00 - Yuka app
21:15 - Beauty Questions - Young Goose line
30:05 - Silicones in hair care
34:25 - Cetaphil oil cleanser
38:30 - Outdoor sunscreen stations
44:15 - Blue light and your skin
49:05 - Ending

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On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…

1. Why would a company reformulate a product?
2. Do different hair products cancel each other out?
3. What sources do you recommend where consumers can educate themselves?
4. What hair ingredient could be staining your shirt?
5. Is a lotion with CBD oil suitable for sensitive skin?

Beauty News

Pycnogenol in skin care

K beauty causing problems?

SPF updates: 

SPF 50

Sunscreen investigation

Approximate timestamps

0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Chit chat
5:30 - Beauty news - Pycnogenol
9:00 - K beauty problems
15:30 - Beauty Questions - Product reformulation
20:10 - Do products cancel each other out?
23:20 - Sources for beauty education
27:45 - Ingredient staining a shirt
32:25 - CBD lotion
38:00 - Ending

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On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…

1. Is it a good idea to load up a product with active ingredients?
2. What do you think of the Ziip Halo device?
3. How do you remove mineral sunscreen from your skin?
4. What do humectants really do in hair?
5. What is Neogen plasma skin regeneration?

Beauty News

What the Hell Are Skin-Loving Cosmetics?

Do you think that is true?  I’m cynical but even I think that sounds a bit over the top.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vvht6jMYlY

Pterostibene - New anti-aging ingredient?

Approximate timestamps

0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Chit chat
6:30 - Beauty news - Skin loving cosmetics
13:20 - Pterostibene
17:40 - Beauty Questions - Loaded with active ingredients
25:00 - Ziip Halo device
32:55 - Removing mineral sunscreen
36:05 - Humectants in hair
45:15 - Neogen
49:35 - Ending

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On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…

1. Is the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology a reliable source for peptide information?
2. How do you know if a product with an active has enough to be effective?
3. Does topical estrogen improve skin?
4. Do at-home microneedling devices work, and is hypochlorous acid spray for skin care?
5. Is a salon detangler different than one you can buy in the store?

Beauty News

We were on the radio

Washington State bans formaldehyde preservatives.

ChatGPT now has a marketplace?

TPO gel nail polish ban?

Is there a sunscreen scandal? 

Celebrity Corner

Drew Barrymore’s line Flower Child closes.

Kim Kardashian SKNN closing

Approximate timestamps

0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Chit chat
5:15 - Beauty news - Formaldehyde bans
9:55 - ChatGPT marketplace
11:55 - TPO ban
16:40 - Sunscreen scandal
21:50 - Celebrity brands shutting down
23:35 - Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology
28:55 - Active ingredient in products
33:25 - Topical Estrogen
38:40 - Microneedling
45:00 - Salon detangler
50:25 - Ending

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On this show we cover lots of questions including…

1. How can you tell if a new product is just a name change or the formulas are different?
2. Why can’t companies sell mousse sunscreens?
3. Why is purple shampoo drying?
4. What’s the deal with OS-01 peptide? / What are your thoughts on Molecular Mesh?
5. How do you deal with rosacea?

Beauty News

Do collagen supplements really improve skin?

Is VO5 better than Pantene

Approximate timestamps

0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Chit chat
5:45 - Beauty news - Collagen supplements
10:35 - VO5 vs Pantene
16:40 - Product reformulation
28:25 - Mousse sunscreen
34:20 - Purple shampoo
40:45 - OS1 and Molecular mesh
43:40 - Rosacea
53:15 - Ending

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On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…

1. Do non-UV wavelengths of light also damage the skin
2. Are Dr Emi Arpa products truly innovative or just driven by trendy marketing? 
3. Does using an ultra-plush, water-only makeup remover cloth cause significant mechanical exfoliation?
4. Are there baby products that people should use and avoid?
5. Do facial serums work?

Beauty News

Ozempic face aging - Valerie is quoted 

J&J settles privacy lawsuit

Approximate timestamps

0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Chit chat
7:30 - Beauty news - Ozempic face aging
10:25 - J&J lawsuit
15:40 - UV and skin damage
23:15 - Dr Emi Arpa products
28:25 - Makeup remover cloth enough?
32:25 - Baby products
38:50 - Facial serums
42:20 - Ending

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On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…

1. What is the right way to apply sunscreen sticks? 
2. What role do oils, butters, and silicones actually play in haircare
3. Do you need less anhydrous sunscreen than lotion based ones?
4. Do all hair masks work the same way?

Beauty News

PETA suspends Beauty without Bunnies program

Can We Stop Hating on Chemicals In Skincare, Please and Thanks?

Urban decay reformulation - is L’Oreal trying to cheapen the product?

Price analysis of over the counter retinol products

Approximate timestamps

0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Chit chat
4:45 - Beauty news - PETA suspends program
8:05 - Chemicals in skincare
13:30 - Urban Decay reformulation
20:05 - More expensive products don't have more retinol
23:25 - Application of sunscreen sticks
32:10 - What do oils, butters and silicones do in hair
39:20 - Anhydrous sunscreen
45:20 - Hair masks

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On this show Valerie is back and we cover...

1. Does product build-up cause breakage?
2. Is a chemical exfoliant better than a soft silicone scrubber? 
3. What are your thoughts about beef Tallow facial creams?
4. Are rinse-free shampoos any good?

Beauty News

Safer Beauty Bill

Martha Stewart launches a line

Approximate timestamps

0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Chit chat
5:50 - Beauty news - Safer beauty bill
11:20 - Martha Stewart beauty
15:15 - product build up on hair
19:55 - Exfoliating
21:40 - Facial sunscreen vs body sunscreen
25:15 - Beef tallow products
31:40 - Rinse free shampoos
35:30 - Ending

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On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…

1. Are the IS Clinical Hydra Cool products special?
2. What do we think of the anti-aging and effectiveness of Pavise?
3. What ingredients might be responsible for the great results in a conditioner?
4. What can be done about under eye dark circles?
5. How do you practice sun safety diligently

Approximate timestamps

0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Chit chat
3:50 - Natural talk
11:05 - IS Clinical
17:10 - Pavise sunscreen
26:50 - Kerastas conditioner
32:10 - Dark circles
38:15 - Sunscreen safety
44:55 - Ending

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On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…

• How do you know if a product is providing heat protection?
• What kind of damage can high force air do to wet hair?
• What makes a facial mask work amazingly?
• What is really important when using sunscreen?
• Do red light masks spur collagen growth?

Beauty News

Buzzy skincare ingredients - which do you think are the most promising?

Approximate timestamps

0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Chit chat
4:50 - Beauty News - Buzzy ingredients
14:55 - Beauty Questions - Heat protection
17:50 - Air force on hair
26:00 - Facial masks
32:00 - Sunscreen
37:45 - Red light masks
45:05 - Ending

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On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…

• How does different water affect the performance of hair products?
• Do you really need to reapply sunscreen every 2 hours?
• Can rinse out conditioner and a deep conditioner or mask be used interchangeably?
• Does Avene makeup removing micellar water really work?
• Are '20 free; or '12 free' nail polishes safer?
  
  

Beauty News

Peptides in moisturizers.  Do you really need them?

Troubling world of dupe fragrances 

Stop falling for these sunscreen myths.
sunscreen ingredient checker. 

Approximate timestamps

0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Italy and babies
10:55 - Beauty News - Peptides
17:10 - Duping products
22:20 - Sunscreen myths
27:20 - Beauty Questions - Hard & Soft water
33:55 - Do you need to reapply sunscreen indoors
42:30 - Rinse out and deep conditioners
46:35 - Micellar water for makeup
50:25 - Safer nail polishes?
57:45 - Ending

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On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…

• How do you know if a product has gone bad? 
• Are the results from Retinol comparable to Retin A?
• Is Pantene bad for hair?
• Can you use skin products on your scalp?
• Is it ok to use a metal spoon to mix vitamin C?
• Are salt sprays safe to use? 

Beauty News

Fat Mascara taking a break?

The best shampoos for men?

Sydney Sweeny bath soap sparks controversy

Approximate timestamps

0:00 Intro
1:00 Chit Chat
8:20 Beauty News - Best shampoo for men
13:20 - Fat Mascara suspends their show
15:30 - Sydney Sweeny soap
18:00 - Beauty Questions - Product expiration
22:05 - Retinol vs Retin A
28:05 - Is Pantene bad for hair?
34:20 - Skin products on scalp
39:00 - Mixing vitamin C with stainless steel
43:05 - Salt sprays for hair
47:10 - Ending

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In this episode of "The Beauty Brains," host Valerie George and guest Sarah discuss the latest beauty industry trends, including Pros’ new customizable scalp serum and the growing focus on scalp care. They share honest opinions on mass market versus premium shampoos, debunking common myths and highlighting their personal favorites. The conversation covers product effectiveness, ingredient misconceptions, and the importance of tailoring hair care to individual needs. They also touch on medicated shampoos, SPF products, and makeup preferences, offering practical advice and industry insights for listeners navigating the world of beauty products.

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On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…

• Can you re-emulsify a broken product?
• How do you treat sunburned skin?
• Do you have to use the matching conditioner with a shampoo?
• How effective are heat protectants
• Do regular hydrolyzed proteins build up on hair?

Beauty News

Protein to restart hair growth

Hair color litigation

Social media influencing ingredient choice

Huda drops claims after saying it was the “strongest setting spray ever”

Valerie on another podcast?

Beauty Questions

Heat protectant article

Approximate timestamps

0:00 Intro
1:00 Chit Chat
4:25 Beauty News - Hair growth protein
7:15 Hair color lawsuits
11:50 Social media influence on ingredients
17:15 Huda beauty claims
20:25 Valerie on a podcast
22:05 Beauty Questions - Separated product
28:45 - Treating sunburned skin
35:05 - Matching shampoo and conditioner
39:35 - Heat protectants
47:30 - Hydrolyzed protein on hair
54:15 - Ending

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On this show we answer questions like...

• What do you think about the hair loss product Calecim? 
• What is the deal with Banana Boat's Light As Air sunscreen?
• Are personal care products filled with harmful toxins?
• What are your thoughts on the DECIEM company? Are they sketchy?
• And finally we’ll end with a series of patron hair questions.

Beauty News

NPR chemical story

Huffpost toxic ingredients

Best wrinkle creams according to Good Housekeeping

Question links:

Calecim products

Toxicologist interview

Approximate timestamps

0:00 Intro
1:30 Chit Chat
6:20 Beauty News
12:00 Good Housekeeping product rankings
16:05 Listener feedback
19:00 - Beauty Questions - Hair loss product
25:15 - Light As Air sunscreen
28:20 Harmful toxins in personal care products?
34:15 - DECIEM company
39:40 - Hair questions
50:00 - Ending

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On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…

• What is a good leave-in conditioner that has only a little bit of protein?
• What is special fraction petrolatum?
• Is wet hair more resistant to chlorine than dry?
• How does Violet #2 work in hair & what’s a hair toner?
• Can you layer an Ascorbyl Glucoside product over an L-Ascorbic Acid product?

Beauty Science

Best new skincare ingredients

1. Retinol Alternatives (e.g., Bakuchiol)
2. Malassezin
3. Growth Factors
4. Sturgeon DNA (Caviar Extract)
5. Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)

Peptides in skincare - Valerie quoted!

Valerie the dog is rescued!

Listener Feedback

Lab Muffin's video on spray-on sunscreens

Theraplex’s formulations?

Unveiling haircare chemistry with Valerie

Approximate timestamps

0:00 Intro - Chit chat
1:00 AI voice blowback
2:30 Valerie in Reno
6:45 Pretty Kitty kitties
8:15 Beauty News
19:30 Listener feedback
22:55 - Beauty Questions - Leave in conditioner
25:35 - Special fraction petrolatum
30:15 Chlorine on hair
35:10 - Violet 2 and hair toner
42:15 - Layering LAA products
46:25 - Ending

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It's a solo episode for Perry today as the Beauty Brains travel schedule made it too difficult to record together. But we'll be back together next show. In the meantime, enjoy these answers to a variety of questions sent in including...

• 1. Is Ethylhexylglycerin a suitable preservative?
• 2. What are your thoughts about coenzyme Q10?
• 3. Do hair thinning shampoos really help?
• 4. What are the best ingredients for skin and hair?
• 5. What do you make of this research article about paraben and phthalate exposure?
• 6. Is it ok to make DIY natural deodorant?
• 7. How do we learn the clinical data used to support the brand Germ Star One?
• 8. Do home microcurrent devices work?
• 9. Why do DHA products stink?
• 10. What do you think of the brand Altruist?
• 11. What is the difference between the baby version and normal Aquaphor?

Links

The only 4 ingredients proven to work

Altruist skin care

Reduction of daily use of parabens and phthalates

Pura d'or thinning shampoo

Approximate timestamps

0:00 Intro
01:45 Beauty questions - ethylhexylglycerin
09:00 Thoughts on Coenzyme Q10
16:25 - Hair thinning shampoos
21:33 - Best ingredients for skin
31:30 - Paraben and phthalate research
38:40 - Making DIY natural deodorant
44:50 - Germ Star one
48:42 - Do microcurrent at home devices work
51:57 - What do you think of Altruist
53:35 - Why does DHA smell
55:10 - Aquaphor
57:40 - ending

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On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…

• Are cosmetic products filled with microplastics? 
• What do you do about facial hair?
• Is jojoba oil good to use with retinol?
• How can a formula with hypochlorous acid and azeleic acid be stable?
• How do you handle acne at the hair line?

Beauty News

Will printed skin replace animal testing?
Is Gelatin the same as a Collagen supplement?
Is California going to ban anti-aging products for people under 18?
J&J Talc case update - another rejection for a $10 billion settlement

Recall news

Henkel recall

Acne product recall

Time Stamps

0:00 - Intro and chit chat 
4:45 - Beauty News
8:50 - Collagen and Gelatin
11:45 - California and kids cosmetics
14:15 - Talc lawsuit update
16:40 - Recall news
21:45 - Listener feedback
25:05 - Microplastics and cosmetics
31:55 - Facial hair advice
37:00 - Jojoba oil and Retinol
45:20 - Mixing acids
48:45 - Acne and hair lines
52:45 - Ending

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On this show we cover questions including…

• Can you highlight hair after getting kenalog injections?
• Is protein overload a real thing?
• Can Witch hazel can prevent or get rid of acne?
• Is Alastin Skin Nectar beneficial?
• How can you deal with the razor burn

Beauty News
Are consumers really getting more educated?

Time Stamps

0:00 - Intro and chit chat 
5:10 - Beauty News
12:30 - Highlighting hair
14:45 - Protein overload
21:00 - Witch Hazel and acne
29:20 - Alastin skin nectar
35:50 - Razor burn
40:30 - ending

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On today’s show we cover the following questions:

• Does beef tallow do anything for skin?
• What can you do to address the effects of second hand smoke on skin and hair? 
• What should you consider when picking humectants?
• Why are cheap conditioners so thin?
• What does it mean for a fatty acid to swell?

Beauty News

Articles like this have been showing up in my feeds.

68 year olds spring skin routine made sagging skin 43% firmer?

47 year old skin became 42% firmer?

Time Stamps

0:00 - Intro and chit chat 
3:05 - Beauty News
10:00 - Beef tallow and skin
15:28 - Second hand smoke
20:18 - Humectants
27:29 - VO5 conditioner
34:00 - Fatty acid swelling
37:57 - ending

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On today’s show we cover questions including…

• Can you make your own grey treatment shampoo at home?
• Is an at-home micro needling system a great addition to skin care routine? 
• What is squalene and why does my skin love products that have it in it?
• Why can’t you feel the menthol effect everywhere as strongly?
• What’s the difference between body lotion or cleanser and face lotion or cleanser?

Beauty News

Are beauty labels lying to you?

Can you really create beauty products that are different for tweens & teens?

Top ten beauty brands on Amazon

Pure Sensitive Shampoo by Nature Clean.

Sky line by Green Cricket.

Time Stamps

0:00 - Intro and chit chat 
5:45 - Beauty News
19:35 - Listener feedback
20:45 - Making your own grey shampoo
24:45 - Microneedling
28:50 - Squalene
35:45 - Menthol
41:45 - Face vs body products
47:50 - ending
50:00 - Whipped cream dreams

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On this show we cover questions including…

• How does a dye shampoo work?
• How do you deal with excessive sebum?
• Are dry shampoos dangerous?
• How can a company sell azaelic acid products without requiring a prescription?
• Does Sh-Polypeptide-9 stimulate capillary growth?
• Are natural fragrances toxic to aquatic life? 

Beauty News

Biggest fragrance trends for 2025

What is antipollution beauty?

Questions

SkinSAFE

Instant Dye Shampoo

Vivier GrenzCine serum

Time Stamps

0:00 - Intro and chit chat 
4:35 - Beauty News
19:45 - Beauty Questions - Dye shampoo
25:50 - GrenzCine-Serum
33:10 - Dry shampoos
39:00 - Azaelic acid products
46:10 - Natural fragrances
52:10 - Ending

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On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…

• Can you mix chemical exfoliant with a hydrating serum to dilute the exfoliant?
• Is using a topical minoxidil for women safe to use on eyebrows?
• Does shampoo really strip all the lipids from your hair?
• Is the Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Cream properly preserved?
• Do we know of a good website to find allergenic ingredients in products?

Beauty News

First lawsuit of the year!

What you should know about the toxins in beauty products.

Question links

Nature article

Time Stamps

0:00 - Intro and chit chat 
4:45 - Beauty News
17:26 - Beauty Questions - Hydrating serum
21:18 - Minoxidil on eyebrows
25:05 - Shampoo stripping lipids
29:35 - Aveeno properly preserved
38:10 - website suggestions
42:00 - Ending

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On this show we cover questions including…

• What are our thoughts on eye lash glues?
• What polymers are used in tubing mascara?
• What is inflammaging and is it going to be a big trend this year?
• Does Estriol cream live up to its claims?
• How do you restore hair's natural texture and manageability after washing? 

Beauty News

Top 10 most beautiful women according to science?

Best ingredients for mature skin

Time Stamps

0:00 - Intro and chit chat - bug bites, cat in the wall update
6:40 - Top ten most beautiful women
10:20 - Best ingredients for mature skin
15:50 - Eye lash glues
20:50 - Tubing mascara
24:20 - Inflammaging
31:25 - Estriol creams
38:23 - Restoring hair texture
43:00 - Ending

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On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…

• How much should you trust seals of approvals on product labels?
• What do you think of Brooke Shields hair care line?
• What makes a good lip mask and day cream?
• What are your thoughts on the Geek & Gorgeous brand?
• Why would a brand include two hydroquinone-based lightening creams with the same active ingredient and concentration?

Beauty News

FDA bans red #3 from food. 

Time Stamps

0:00 - Intro and chit chat - black eye, cat in the wall
8:56 - Tik Tok ban
11:25 - FDA bans dye from food
15:15 - Seals of approval
21:35 - Brooke Shields hair care
26:45 - Lip masks and day creams
33:35 - Geek and Gorgeous brand
41:10 - Brands making two of the same product
46:45 - Ending
49:05 - Cat in the Wall

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On this show we cover lots of questions including…

• How effective are growth factors in topical products?
• Can low dose Minoxidil pills treat hair loss in women?
• Does air drying cause more damage than blow drying?
• What shampoo & conditioner won’t weigh down fine hair?
• Can a dark spot serum work to reduce pigmentation?

Beauty News

The Rock - Papatui

Study validates anti-aging benefit of collagen peptides?

Time Stamps

0:00 - Introduction / chit chat
7:45 - The Rock hair care
10:30 - Collagen peptide story
16:05 - Beauty questions - topical growth factors
23:25 - Minoxidil pills for hair loss
27:40 - Air drying and damage
36:00 - Shampoo & conditioner unscented
43:10 - Dark spot serum
50:00 - Ending

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On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…

• Is it ok to use self-tanner under your eyes and around your lips?
• Are PFAS the ingredients that cause products to self-foam?
• How can a silicone protect hair up to temperatures of 450 degrees?
• Are certain types of products worth getting the more expensive product?
• What is the chemistry of nanoplasty?

But first…

Beauty News

FDA proposes new test for talc containing products.
Walmart says it won’t hit its’s emission goals.

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On today's show, we just chit chat about the year in beauty, our goals for next year and answer a couple of questions.

Thanks for all your support and we look forward to more Beauty Q&A in 2025!!

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On this show we cover questions including…

• What do you think of Oneskin products?
• Are there any good beauty finds in the EU that you can’t find in the US?
• Will hair water damage hair over time?
• Do you have to wash the sweat out of your hair every time?
• Can a cream really “firm” or lift the neck? 

Prediction show!

Time stamps

0:00 - Intro and chit chat
5:00 - Prediction review from 2024
14:15 - Beauty predictions for 2025
25:30 - Oneskin products
29:00 - European Beauty Finds
34:00 - Kiyoko hair water spray
39:00 - Washing Hair After Exercise
48:00 - Neck Creams for Firming
50:00 - Ending

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On today’s show we cover questions including…

• What can you use to fight static?
• Is it ok for babies to eat sunscreen?
• What are the best ingredients to use for conditioning?
• What is the difference between body wash and hand soap?
• How does the performance of the various retinols compare to retin-A?

Beauty News

Company is being sued for calling themselves “natural” 

Beauty influencers.

What do we think of these DIY options

Time stamps

0:00 - Intro and chit chat
4:00 - Beauty News - Natural company sued
9:00 - Beauty influencers and brands
12:35 - Heat protectants
15:35 - DIY home treatments
20:00 - How can you fight static
23:55 - Babies and sunscreen
28:46 - Best conditioning ingredients
34:41 - Body wash vs hand soap
38:39 - Retinoids

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It's a solo episode today but lots to cover including...

• Are quats in hair conditioners causing bacterial resistance?
• What do you think of WISH skin health products?
• Do more expensive heat protectant products provide better protection?
• How do you figure out whether hair is high or low porosity?
• Is it worth buying products online instead of in drug stores?
• Are patented ingredients really game-changers, or just marketing tricks?

Time stamps

0:00 - Intro and chit chat
3:30 - Quaternary compounds in conditioners
8:45 - WISH skin products
12:35 - Heat protectants
20:35 - Porosity in hair
26:05 - Beauty pie products
36:20 - Patented ingredients

Question links 

WISH skin health Phyto-Active clearing Serum

Kruidvat heat protector

R&Co heat protector

Beauty Pie serum

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On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…

• Can layering sunscreens make them less effective?
• Why can’t you use L’oreal wonder water on your scalp?
• What’s the history of using blue light to treat acne?
• Is it damaging to use a pre-treatment on hair?
• When can you call a formula a “dupe”?

Beauty News

The Beauty Brains were on the Pretty Curious podcast.

Approximate timestamps

0:00 Chit chat - Pretty Curious podcast, Thailand, Lip problems
7:40 Vitamin C derivatives follow-up
13:20 Sunscreen layering question
19:45 Wonder water on your scalp
23:45 Blue light treating acne
27:40 Pre-treatment and hair damage
33:20 Product dupes
36:45 Difference between men and women's products
38:25 Using hypochlorous acid on skin
40:00 How long to wait between skin product applications

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On today’s show we cover the following questions…

• What is required to become a cosmetic chemist?
• Why don’t beauty products always have a safety seal on them?
• Questions about makeup sponges
• Hair bonding questions

Approximate timestamps

0:00 Chit chat - Who's responsible for beauty industry misinformation?
6:00 Cosmetic Chemist Career question
15:30 Safety seals on cosmetics question
22:15 Makeup sponge question
27:30 Hair bonding question

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Sorry we haven't gotten an episode out in a while! I've been literally traveling (South America) and it was difficult to get a joint episode recorded.

But Sarah Bellum stepped in and Valerie and her put together this episode where they talk about their favorite products.

We'll be back next episode with all new Q&A!

But for now, enjoy some Beauty Product Talk.

Perry, 44

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On this show we cover lots of questions including…

• How can a cosmetic company claim their product “fixes” DNA errors?
• How does hair coloring and hair bleaching affect hair damage differently?
• Why isn’t there an SPF rating on hair care products that protect from UV damage?
• What are your thoughts about rejuran skincare?
• How good is 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid? 
• How does the Rebond Leave-in Miracle Bond³ Building Mask work?

Beauty News

The next 5 years in Beauty 

Skin benefits of Collagen supplements?

Question links

Rejuran brand

Approximate timestamps

0:00 Chit chat - Who's responsible for beauty industry misinformation?
8:08 Beauty News - Trends,
16:15 Collagen supplements
22:00 Beauty questions
56:00 Ending

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On this show we cover lots of questions including…

• Are silicones like amodimethicone and dimethicone environmentally sound?
• Is it ok to use both a rinse-off and leave-on conditioner?
• What do you think of the dermatologist recommended brand (Defenage)
• Are there any problems with spraying fragrance on your hair?
• Is exfoliation just as important as SPF for maintaining youthful skin? 

Beauty News

Shiseido is emphasizing the importance of fragrance in skin care

Beauty Question links

https://defenage.com

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0:00 Chit chat - sunscreens and cats
3:40 Beauty News - Fragrances in skin care products
8:15 Listener questions
39:00 Ending

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On this show we cover lots of questions including…

• What can Batanna oil do for hair? 
• Is there a benefit to looking for “quat free” products?
• Can you use a clarifying shampoo more than once a week?
• Is there a difference between men’s and women’s products that treat thinning hair?
• Plus career advice!

Beauty News

Are fish guts going to help smooth your wrinkles?

Are you paying too much for shampoo and conditioner?

Selena Gomez is a billion dollar brand?

Approximate timestamps

0:00 Chit chat - cicada welts and kittens!
5:00 Beauty News - Fish guts, Salon vs Drugstore, Celebrity brand
17:00 Listener feedback
19:30 Questions - Batanna oil
23:15 Quat free hair products
29:00 Clarifying shampoo
33:00 Thinning hair products
40:00 Career questions
49:00 ending

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On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…

• Does a shampoo really contain 3% citric acid?
• Does deodorant work even if you have long armpit hair?
• How good are sulfate free detergents?
• What do you know about Albage & bioprogramming technology
• Is the Andalou Oil Free Lotion effective and are the natural things in it gimmicks?

Beauty News

Collagen banking?  

Celebrity Athlete Launch

Question links

Kerastas shampoo - 3% citric acid?

Andalou lotion

Approximate timestamps

0:00 Chit chat - sunscreens and cats
5:00 Beauty News - collagen banking & tennis deodorants
17:00 Listener questions
40:00 Ending

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On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…

• Does topical collagen really work?
• How good is the  whatsinmyjar website?
• What is the best product/ingredient for long lasting hydration?
• How good is the Trophy Line Manely Long Hair Polisher as a daily leave-in?
• Is Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate & Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate the same ingredient?
• What is the isoelectric and isoionic point for hair and hair care products & should anyone care?

Beauty News

Women use more makeup for parties but less carefully if they feel threatened.

Can your beauty products and shower really make you more creative? 

Is this the future of beauty products, augmented reality? 

Approximate timestamps

0:00 Chit chat
5:00 Beauty News
18:45 Listener questions
45:00 Ending

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On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…

• Can a scalp serum or electric wands actually help you regrow your hair?
•  Is it ok to have alcohol in a hair product?
• What do you think of Mother Science and Malassezin
• What do you think about the Skingredients products?
• How does color changing makeup work?

Beauty News

Can brands really educate consumers?

Clean beauty democratization?

An advert linking deodorant to breast cancer is banned.

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Mother Science
Malassezin

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On today’s show we cover questions including…

• Can using too much heat make your hair yellow?
• Can you turn your bronzer into an SPF 50 with drops from a serum?
• What is the actual difference between derma glow versus hydra facial consumer results vs clinical results?
• Is dimethicone bad for your scalp and hair?
• Are there any benefits to scalp cleanses?

Beauty News

California bill would ban selling skincare to kids under 13.

Company is making bioidentical ingredients.

Question notes

SPF 50 drops

Patrick Starrrr primer

Dimethicone instagram reel

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On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…

• Does tranexamic acid really help reduce hyperpigmentation?
• Can Rene Furterer products for "reactional thinning hair" do what they claim?
• Will eating hyaluronic acid improve skin?
• What’s the difference between derma glow versus hydra facial?
• Does Gucci Westman’s use a more potent form of Vitamin C?
• What silicones or other materials are good replacements for cyclopentasiloxane?

Beauty News

Can omega-3 supplementation reduce acne severity?  

Direct paper
Neurocosmetics -  A new trend in skin care

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On today’s show we cover lots of skin questions including…

• Does spraying magnesium on your legs help you sleep and relieve nausea?
• Are Olivada's waterless skincare products, which use pressed olive oil, truly effective and comparable to Botox?
• Is the new DIY vitamin C serum from Drunk Elephant safe, effective, and likely to be popular among consumers?
• What are the differences, pros, and cons of Morpheus 8 and Ultherapy for skin tightening?
• Can cheaper hyaluronic acid products be as effective as more expensive ones?

Beauty News

Reef safe sunscreen lawsuit

Should you DIY sunscreen?  

Talc lawsuit 

Extras

See the IFSCC reef debate here

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On this show we cover lots of questions including…

• Is a deep conditioner really needed?
• Is long hair bad for your pregnancy?
• What ingredients in hair products might make you lose hair?
• What hair products can we use that don’t have toxic chemicals in them?
• Do microneedles help ingredients work better?

News

Creating A Semi-Custom SPF Just Got A Lot Easier With Drunk Elephant’s Latest Launch

Understanding the biomechanics of split hair.

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Hairmayraki

Reedle technology

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This is the 200th episode that Valerie and Perry have recorded together!! And in celebration we had a LIVE virtual audience made up of our patrons.

But this is a regular show too so, On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…

• Can face & body treatments and moisturizers be used on the scalp, and is it okay to use hada labo toner on the scalp daily?
• Is it true that hyaluronic acid should not be used frequently in dry weather?
• Can epsom salts really penetrate the skin?
• What are some surprising industry developments or things you have changed your mind about as more research has come out?
• What happens to hair when it turns grey, and do products for grey hair make a difference?

Plus, we take some live Patron questions..

Beauty News
Target faces a lawsuit over coral bleaching claims
Do we really need whole body deodorants?

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On this show we cover lots of questions including…

• Why are people putting estrogen cream on their face?
• Can a shampoo offset the negative problems of hard water?
• Why aren’t more beauty products sold in a concentrated form?
• When should you apply a leave-in conditioner?
• What advice do you have for a future cosmetic chemist?

Beauty News

Do gray hair delay products work?

Top three innovative ingredients in Cosmetics.  

Celebrity launch

Kate moss launches makeup

Everist concentrated Hair Care

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On today’s show we cover your questions including…

• Is sun powder a sensation?
• Does a corneometer measurement prove a moisturizer works better?
• What does melatonin do in a body scrub?
• What does it mean when a shampoo claims it “promotes hair growth”?
• Can eyelash serum cause dry eyes?

Beauty News

Unilever settles a benzene lawsuit. 

J&J proposes new settlement 

Should you wear makeup while exercising?

Actual exercise study 

Links relevant to Questions

Sun powder Tik Tok

L'Oreal Corneometer demo

Melatonin product

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On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…

• Are shampoos for different hair types all that different? 
• Can topical products help skin once it’s aged?
• Should you buy tretinoin without a prescription?
• Do products that claim to get rid of stretch marks actually work?
• How does a clay mask make skin tingly and red?

Beauty News

Who are the biggest plastic polluters in the world?

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On today’s show we cover lots of hair questions including…

• What should you look for in hair care products to prevent frizz on humid days?
• What anti dandruff ingredients are ok for colored hair?
• How do you find a suitable dupe for an expensive conditioner?
• Can a product really repel water on the hair?
• Do heat protectants inhibit the ability to crimp hair?
• Are phytoestrogens helpful in skincare products?

Beauty News

Eye ointment product recalled

Be wary of buying personal care products from Facebook.  

Are people really switching to beauty bar shampoo over bottle?

First AI beauty pageant

Paris Hilton launches a line

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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 News

Velveeta hair color

72% of young males are using makeup?

Serena launches a makeup line. 

Is Animal testing still a big problem in cosmetics?

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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 News:
Benzoyl peroxide is bad? 

More Benzoyl peroxide news

Sephora wins its Clean Beauty case

The Rock launches a beauty line.

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On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…

1. What do we think of the Aeonia "Age Defyning Serum" Mainly, the claim is that it was tested in space?
2. Why is hair mousse sold in the form of a foam?
3. What ingredients in makeup make it waterproof or at least sweat resistant or water resistant.
4. What happened to Tome products?  Why are they so hard to find & why were they discontinued?
5. What are companies using instead of silicones and sulfates?

Beauty News

Can the Dove brand really protect kids?
The Tik Tok video

Is hair botox a miracle? 

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Aeonia skin care
Tone skin care 

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On today’s show we cover questions including…

1. What do you think of infrared hair dryers?
2. How does a store brand like Equate compare to mainstream brands?
3. How do you properly layer a moisturizer, a sunscreen and a foundation to avoid “flakiness”?
4. Are UV/LED lash extension systems safe?

Beauty News

Is it a good thing that consumer demand dictates what ingredients formulators can use? 

A chemist tested Nivea and got shocking results! 

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On today’s show we cover questions including…

1. Is it true that a satin or a silk pillow case helps prevent frizz?
2. What do we think of the White Tiger skincare collection?
3. What is the most effective color to offset the Tyndall Effect?
4. What are our thoughts on the bioprogramming technology?
5. If Titanium dioxide is considered a possible carcinogen Why is it still used in lipstick?

Beauty News

Body Shop goes under?  

Michael Cera - Super Bowl commercial.

Celebrity beauty brands exceed $1 billion 

LEBRON JAMES LAUNCHES BRAND 

Beyonce announce name of hair care brand 

Beauty Questions

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on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018
on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains
And we have a Facebook page

Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients
Perry's other website - Chemists Corner

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On today’s show we cover lots of hair questions including…

1. Can hair be too healthy to curl?
2. Does hair porosity matter when picking products?
3. When is the best time to curl?
4. Should you limit hair curling to once every three days?
5. What’s the maximum temp to heat your hair?
6. Do flat iron curls last longer than curling iron curls?
7. What can you put on hair to make curls last longer?
8. How can you tell the difference between hair conditioners?
9. Plus a skin question - Can Adipeau plump up your face?

Beauty News

Anti-celebrity beauty launch - Michael Cera? 

How I Built That - Drunk Elephant 

Radiolab - Mosquitos 

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Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients
Perry's other website - Chemists Corner

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On today’s show we cover questions including…

1. Does freezing hair cause damage?
2. Does skin get immune to the benefits of skin care products?
3. What do we think of coconut oil for hair?
4. Are collagen supplements for skin care a myth?
5. What are the key ingredients in shampoos like Nioxin that make hair look more full?
6. What makes Curel Hydratherapy Wet Skin Moisturizer a  "water-activated moisturizer"?

Beauty News

Raw Milk is the latest beauty trend on TikTok? 

Doing your own research is a good way to end up being wrong 

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Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients
Perry's other website - Chemists Corner

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On today’s show we are going to cover some questions including…

1. What is your opinion of microneedle patches?
2. How do you know a study should be trusted?
3. What makes a hair conditioner condition?
4. Is efg (epidermal growth factor) worth the hype?
5. Why do companies include ingredients they don’t talk about?

Beauty News

Pre-teens and teens skin care. Do they need it? 

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And we have a Facebook page

Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients
Perry's other website - Chemists Corner

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Happy New Year!  On today’s show we are going to cover some questions including…

1. What are our thoughts of PatcH20 in skin care products?
2. Does THDC degrade quickly due to oxidative stress?
3. Is argeriline or matrixyl worth using?
4. What are exosomes?
5. How do keratin treatments work on hair and what the benefits and disadvantages are?

** Sorry about my audio in the first 5 minutes. My microphone cut out and I had to use the inferior backup.  It gets better after I noticed the problem **

Beauty News

Sephora lotion attracts spiders? 

AI beauty Influencers 

THDC Article 

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Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients
Perry's other website - Chemists Corner

Follow the  Porch Kitty Krew instagram account

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