Are those expensive “sonic” face brushes really better than just washing your face by hand? Tune in and find out. Show notes Question of the week Phillip from Germany asks…Is “sonic cleansing” the best way to clean your skin? Will these brushes harm your skin like the sharp particles in a scrub? What is [...]
RizosMios says…Is it normal for sebum to burn the heck out of my eyes? I wash my face twice a day and my morning wash goes normally for the most part, but my nightly wash burns my eyes and leaves me looking high afterward, they are so red. Is it normal for sebum to affect [...]
TP asks…What makes our hair have the potential to be voluminous and what is the science behind volumizing hair care products? The Beauty Brains respond: There are four key factors that determine the volume of your hair. Why does hair have volume? 1. The number of hairs per square inch of scalp More hairs equals [...]
Fructis Triple Nutrition Nutrient Spray has 3 layers. Have you ever wondered how that works and what each layer does for your hair? How do the layers work? The trick is there are three immiscible fluids that have different specific gravities (SPG). That means that the liquids won’t mix together and will separate into different [...]
Tune in to hear us discuss the latest beauty science news including the truth behind the 3 boobed woman, the anti-aging yogurt conman, and 10 beauty amazing products that don’t exist. Plus another challenging round of “Improbable Products.” Show notes Improbable Products Can I win this new game twice in a row? Tune in to find out or to play [...]
BC says…I read this statement on another beauty blog: “Notorious for their hallucinogenic properties, mushrooms are more than just a mind-alerting substance. They also have powerful beautifying benefits!” This sounds like an urban myth to me what’s the scoop? The Beauty Brains respond: Scoop-wise we agree this does sound far-fetched but, even though the details [...]
You won’t believe what they do to this model’s face to sell Dorothy Grey’s cold cream! They put RADIOACTIVE dirt on her face to prove how well the cleanser works – they actually show the Geiger counter! Fortunately, modern cosmetic chemists don’t use such potentially dangerous test methods. Today we can quantify residual oil and [...]
Moulin Rouge says…I just saw this Deep Bronzing Mineral Bronzer by Divine Cosmetics on Amazon.com. It’s cheap, it says its comparable to MAC makeup and it’s “FREE of harmful ingredients.” Should I buy it? The Beauty Brains respond: It depends on whether or not you’re Canadian. One of the ingredients in the formula, Ferric Ferrocyanide, [...]
There’s a lot more to making cosmetics than just mixing stuff up in a beaker. Listen to this week’s show to learn all about how cosmetic scientists create the products you use everyday. Show notes Take the cosmetic expert quiz Here’s a fun quiz posted to test your cosmetic knowledge. Go to the FDA website to check [...]
Madeira must know…What is Clarins Beauty Flash Balm? Is it a primer? A moisturizer? What does it do? (If anything). The Beauty Brains respond: According to Clarins this product “instantly moisturizes, brightens, and tightens facial contours so skin looks rested and relaxed.” It also “prepares skin for perfect makeup application.” We suppose you could call [...]