Miniature muses…Skin Laboratory has a Salicylic Acid Peel (okay to put on your face). Dr. Scholl’s has a Liquid Corn and Callus Remover (not okay to put on your face). Obviously, both have a high amount of Salicylic Acid, but other than that, I was curious to know which ingredients make the first alright to [...]
NataliaP says…A friend of mine put on OFF (repellant) all over her legs, she was using the aerosol form. And then she put in black tights. A while later we noticed that her tights/stockings were super blotchy. It was complelty ruined. What happened? The Beauty Brains respond The active ingredient in OFF is a chemical known [...]
This week Perry and I reminisce about 2014 before sharing the first beauty science news stories of 2015. Show notes NOTE: The audio file for this week’s show developed a glitch that I couldn’t fix so portions of the show are missing and you’ll hear a “skip” every once in a while. I spent so [...]
NoahJenda asks…I’m very curious to know what the Beauty Brains think about Nancy Boy’s Ultramarine Night Cream. It’s also sold as an eye cream. I find their descriptions of the product unusually frank. For example, when discussing eye creams, they say “None, including ours, do anything for dark circles or puffiness (even though some of [...]
No new questions today, just a quick look back at some of the top beauty science stories of 2014 courtesy of Chemists Corner. Will EU allergy ban radically change the fragrance industry? Sunscreen bill signed in the US Bioprinted skin developed for cosmetic testing FDA cracking down on improper cosmetic claims Algae could be the [...]
Makeup can be tough to remove so it’s important to pick the right kind of cleanser. Tune in to this week’s show to learn everything you need to know about the perfect product to clean your face. Show notes The Beauty Brains on Dr.Oz I just returned from New York where I not only attended the annual Society [...]
Amy asks…I’m looking for natural products just as many other people are. I read about Farmaesthetics new Almond Blossom Organic Body Wash and it sounds fantastic (and expensive!) Is this product green or not and is it worth the money? The Beauty Brains respond Farmaesthetics bills themselves as the “creators of 100% natural fine herbal skincare [...]
In this Christmas Eve eve episode Perry and I talk about several new anti-aging trends and technologies. Plus a special prison-themed edition of Improbable Products! Show notes Improbable Products I read an article about fake makeup in prison which inspired me to create an Improbable Products game – you have to guess which of these is [...]
Cynthia is feeling crabby…I heard a rumor that many cosmetic products use crab shells as an ingredient. This sounds a little bit ridiculous to me but if it’s true I wonder why it’s so hush-hush. Is it because the cosmetic companies are worried that the animal-rights activists will find out? The Beauty Brains respond: Actually, Cynthia, [...]
We’ve all heard that night creams work better because your skin absorbs ingredients while you sleep. Is this true? Tune into to this week’s show to find out. Also, Randy and I talk about how beauty companies cut costs on cosmetic formulas. Show notes Please review our show on iTunes! Randy and I are asking our listeners to [...]