Cathy inquires…I occasionally suffer from itchy scalp but this morning I was out of my usual Fructis dandruff shampoo so I used my roommates Head and Shoulders. The one in the dark blue bottle. I swear that my hair has smelled like rotten eggs all day. Why is that and why did this product cause [...]

Tune in this week to learn how alcohol can improve your sense of smell. Plus another thought provoking round of of Beauty Science or Bullsh*t! Show notes Beauty Science or Bull Sh*t – with a natural twist Which of these natural sources has NOT been the inspiration for a next generation cosmetic ingredient. (Two are real, one [...]

In honor of Labor Day we’re re-running one of our holiday posts for our American (and Canadian) readers. As you may recall, Labor Day originated in 1882 as “a day off for the working citizens.” But have you ever stopped to think how many “working scientists” are involved in making the brand name cosmetics you [...]

Tina is troubled…Does It Factor quick blowdry shampoo really make hair dry faster? The Beauty Brains respond: “It Factor” is a salon brand owned by Niche Beauty, LLC. The line includes 3 “Quick BlowDry” products: It Factor Quick Blowdry shampoo, Quick Blowdry conditioner and Simply It Blowdry lotion. The claim for all three products is [...]

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What is dermal rolling? Does it really get rid of acne scars? And most importantly, is it safe and effective to do it to yourself at home?  Show notes The Cosmetic Categories Game Tune in as I try to stump Randy in a new game that features beauty products, beauty brands and beauty ingredients. Question [...]

Violence in the Middle East. Child immigrants crossing into the US from Mexico. Ben Affleck as Batman. If I asked you to name the day’s most controversial issue you might have guessed one of the above. However, you would have been wrong.  Apparently nothing is as contentious as what controls oil production on your skin. In a previous [...]

Welcome to the 1980s:  L’erin. which is French for “The Erin,” launches a “fiery arsenal of color” with a barrage of erectile lipsticks. Even stranger than the phallic 21 gun salute is the wardrobe choice for the models. Why are they dressed as flight attendants? (Or did they call them “stewardesses” back in the ’80s?) Regardless, it makes no [...]

Angela asks…My husband recently read an article (from Australia, but I can’t remember the source now) claiming that we shouldn’t be using sunscreens. I think the basis of the article was that many people are vitamin D deficient, and that applying sunscreen prevents the production of vitamin D. It suggested that the risk of skin [...]