Blue light protection for skin – do you need it? episode 188

On this episode of the Beauty Brains we cover a variety of topics for both hair and skin. On this show… Beauty News Mental Health & Genes related to Tanning Bed Addiction CBD line launched Recall Roundup – We check the FDA website so you don’t have to Young Living Essential Oils, Orange Blossom Moisturizer [...]

Natural ingredients for hair and skin – what works? episode 187

On this episode of the Beauty Brains we cover a variety of topics for both hair and skin. On this show… How does Hard water affect hair?Should you be Patting or smearing on skincare products?What natural ingredients that are good for hair? Plus, we look at the Jacklyn Hill lipstick controversy and whether 0% aluminum [...]

Fragrance Loophole vacation episode 186

We’re on vacation this week but instead of skipping the week we thought we’d give you some insight on the fragrance loophole and what it means from a cosmetic chemists and formulator’s perspective. Follow the Brains Thanks for listening. Hey if you get a chance can you go over to iTunes and leave us a [...]

Welcome to the Beauty Brains. A podcast and website where real cosmetic scientists answer your beauty questions. On the show today we cover: Kitchen cosmetics: Does Beer work for hairWhat’s the deal with the microbiomeCan you get alcohol free hair spray?Can makeup sprays keep makeup on longer? To see a transcript of the show go [...]

Will sunscreen prevent tanning? episode 184

Welcome to the Beauty Brains. A podcast and website where real cosmetic scientists answer your beauty questions. On the show today we cover: The types of questions you can get answered about beauty productsDoes Preparation H really reduce puffy eyesAre beauty products really cruelty free?Will sunscreen prevent skin from tanning This was a solo show [...]

Tree nut allergies and cosmetics – episode 183

On today’s episode we answer beauty questions about : Should one be worried about tree nuts in cosmetic products?What’s the difference between a toners and astringent?How does one spot a bad dupe versus an affordable product that works?Why do some nail polishes last longer on some people than others? Show intro notes Article: You are [...]

BB glow facials – DHA safety – and hard water cosmetics 182

The Beauty Brains episode 182 – we cover beauty questions about BB glow facials The safety of self tanners Doing you own research and Hard water and your beauty products Beauty Science News Butt MasksIs natural deodorant necessary?8 Beauty ingredients to know about SeaweedWheatgrassSaffronPatchouliCBD OilKaleKukui Nut OilMarula Oil Beauty questions Alina asks – What do [...]

Fermented milk and Shellfish Cosmetics – Episode 181

Welcome to the Beauty Brains, a show where real scientists answer your beauty questions and give you an insider’s look at the beauty product industry. On today’s episode we’re going to be answering your beauty questions about Whether or not expired or fermented milk from the kitchen can be used as a DIY Toner. Should [...]

Your hair care questions answered – episode 180

Welcome to the Beauty Brains show. On today’s episode we’re going to be answering your hair care beauty questions! Hair products that claim to restore natural color in gray hairOuidad curl conditionerProducts that claim to thicken hairHow do you avoid hair damage?How do you know what ingredients actually do something?What are the best natural ingredients [...]

Is Quaternium 18 a silicone? Episode 179

Welcome to the Beauty Brains, a show where real scientists answer your beauty questions and give you an insider’s look at the beauty product industry. Hosts: Valerie George and Perry Romanowski On today’s episode we’re going to be answering your beauty questions about What are the benefits of broccoli seed oil? What is the deal [...]