Curology questions – Salon conditioners and bar soap shampoo – episode 178

On today’s episode of The Beauty Brains we’re going to be answering your beauty questions about The differences between salon and store bought deep conditionersWhether curology is better than going to a dermatologistAnd what are the pros and cons of using a bar soap form of shampoo and hair conditioner? Beauty Science News Here’s a [...]

What does Mandelic Acid do in Deodorants – The Beauty Brains solo

Welcome to episode 177! It’s a solo episode of the Beauty Brains. On this episode we’re going to be answering your beauty questions about Thinning hair and the research going on in that areaWhether cupping is an effective facial treatmentWhich sunscreen ingredients block UVAWhy mandelic acid is used in deodorants. Beauty science news Is dust [...]

This episode smells – we answer fragrance questions

Welcome to episode 176! Today is our all-fragrance question extravaganza!!   On this episode we’re going to be answering your beauty questions about What do the terms unscented and fragrance free mean?Should you avoid fragrance in skin care productsWhat’s the difference between synthetic and natural fragrances?And how do fragrances get chosen for products? Beauty science [...]

Are cosmetics safer in Europe than in the US? Episode 101

We had a technical glitch this week & Perry is on vacation so enjoy a show from the archives…episode 101 Question of the week: How are cosmetics regulated outside of the US? Jacs from the UK asked…”Can you add a overview on how cosmetics are regulated in the rest of the world other than America [...]

Are spray sunscreens illegal? And other sunblock questions – Episode 175

This is episode 175 and on today’s episode we’re going to cover a news stories we found interesting in the cosmetics industry, and then we’ll answer your beauty questions about: Are sunscreen sprays legal?What is the level of SPF we should use on our face everyday?Why hasn’t the FDA approved the new sunscreen filters available [...]

Does lip balm expire and other beauty questions – Episode 174

Beauty questions covered on this episode include… Why is the prescription azelaic acid so expensive?Do cosmetic products expire?Is petroleum in skin products like Aquaphor bad for you?What’s the difference between moisturizers and hydrators Beauty news How will the microplastic ban affect cosmetic products? I saw this story that the EU was proposing to ban microplastics [...]

What to look for in a facial sunscreen – Episode 173

Hello and 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. Beauty questions answered on this show Do silicones dry out your skin? Why do white hairs on my head turn reddish at the ends? What ingredients should look [...]

Expensive beauty products – how is their price determined? Episode 172

On today’s episode we’re going to be answering your beauty questions about Does a product’s price indicate anything about quality?Does Glycerin and Aloe Vera really moisturize?What does Salicylic acid do in products?And how legit are beauty product / ingredient trends? Beauty Science News Unilever goes further with transparency The Big Companies are finally hopping on [...]

Jade Rollers – Micellar water – and more – Episode 171

On today’s episode we’re going to be answering your beauty questions about Do jade rollers work or are they just hype?Is micellar water good enough for cleaning off makeup?Will supplements give you better looking skin?Is this hot, expensive hair line worth the money?And are the ingredients in cosmetics safe? Chit Chat Beauty App mentioned on [...]

The Curly Girl Method – what’s the science? episode 170

On today’s episode of the Beauty Brains we cover beauty questions about Shampoo and what it does to hair colorWhether collagen works in skin care productsThe Curly Girl method of treating hair Beauty Science News Is there asbestos in J&J baby powder?  Reuters says that J&J was selling product with asbestos in it. J&J says [...]