Why are some hair products so expensive? Episode 99

Next week marks the 100th episode of the Beauty Brains Show! Perry and I taking today off to prepare for the big event so now I’m going to play another lost episode for you. This is one of the five original Beauty Brains podcasts that first aired in 2010 and then they were lost when our server crashed. [...]

Beauty fixes from your kitchen Episode 98

Welcome  to a special “Lost Episode” edition of the Beauty Brains show. Perry and I are taking a couple of weeks off but in our absence we have a special treat for you. Before the current incarnation of our program we briefly experimented with podcasting back in 2010. We only recorded 5 episodes and those were thought [...]

15 Pinterest beauty hacks that are bad for you Episode 97

Now you can get a FREE audio version of our book, The Beauty Aisle Insider.  Just click this link to Audible.com 15 Pinterest beauty hacks that are bad for your skin DIY Fruit masks Using cooking oils as moisturizers DIY salt scrubs Burning face mask Strengthen nails by soaking in lemon juice Aspirin, toothpaste, baking soda [...]

Does Dial Body Wash really moisturize skin? Episode 96

Please support the Beauty Brains by signing up for a free audio book at Audible.com. Click here to get your free audio book. Does Dial Body Wash really moisturize skin? This is the segment of the show where we dissect the claims of popular personal care products. We try to help you understand what the claims [...]

Can live bacteria cure acne? Episode 95

Now you can get a FREE audio version of our second book, The Beauty Aisle Insider.  Just click this link to Audible.com Latest acne cure: battling bacteria I think we often overlook that even the best acne treatments can be problematic for many people. For example both salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide can irritate your skin. And [...]

Do hair dye removing products like Color Oops really work? Episode 94

Do hair dye removing products, like Color Oops, really work? Lenora in our Forum asks…There seems to be some debate on this in online forums, so I’m wondering if you guys can please answer if “Color Oops” can be damaging to the hair? Thanks for the question Lenora but I think before we can answer [...]

Can you orgasm just from smelling mushrooms? Episode 93

Buy ANYTHING on Amazon and support the Beauty Brains. Shop Amazon with our link Herbal Essences has a new owner I have Herbal Essences on my mind because I just saw the news that Proctor and Gamble are selling the brand to Coty. That’s right according to this story P&G is selling off some of their [...]

Do cosmetic ingredients really penetrate skin? Episode 92

Please support the Beauty Brains by signing up for a free audio book at Audible.com. Click here to get your free audio book. Do cosmetic ingredients penetrate skin? Chris says…Can you guys talk a little bit about ingredient penetration? Why do some ingredients penetrate skin while others won’t? What mechanisms and conditions are involved? Let’s [...]

Preservative free products can be dangerous! Episode 91

Perfume for poop I never realized how important it is to have a good perfume for poop. We really take a lot of things for granted living in a first world country and one of them is proper sanitation. A lot of places lack proper plumbing and instead use latrines or outdoor toilets. That’s not as much fun as [...]

Does John Frieda 7 Day Volume treatment really work? Episode 90

Do 7 day volume treatments really work? MC Wonders says… John Frieda has a new product out called “7 Day Volume In-Shower Treatment“. They claim this rinse-out gel will create fullness that lasts 3-5 shampoos. The marketing claim about this new technology/approach to volume is hard to resist, but based on the ingredients, do you [...]

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