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The Beauty Brains
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Real scientists answer your beauty questions
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The Truth About Glycerin, Amlactin, and Beauty Ingredient Hype - episode 425
2w ago00:44:37Summary readySend us Fan MailOn today’s show we cover lots of questions including…Is it a good idea to put pure glycerin on skin?Can a salon professional attend a cosmetic chemist course?Why don’t all Amlactin lotions smell bad?Is there a good two in one shampoo on the market?Are there differences in ingredient quality between brands?Beauty NewsWhy would dangerous chemicals be allowed in the us but banned in the EU?Register for Valerie's Hair Science courseExtras:Perry's Kitten microneedling - https://www.tiktok.com/@porchkitties6/video/7636173742468615455Approximate timestamps0:00 - Intro1:00 - Chit chat5:20 - Beauty News - EU bans chemicals 10:50 - Pure glycerin on skin20:30 - Salon professionals at cosmetic chemist courses24:10 - AmLactin doesn't smell?28:20 - Pantene shampoo36:00 - Ingredient quality differences43:10 - EndingFive Ways to Ask a question -1. Send us a message through Patreon!2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com3. Send it to us via social media (see links below)4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856Social media accountson Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrainsOn Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrainsOn Youtube we are at thebeautybrains2018And we have a Facebook pageValerie's ingredient company - Simply IngredientsPerry's other website - Chemists CornerFollow the Porch Kitty Krew instagram accountSupport the show
SummaryAre Copper Peptides Better Than Retinol? Episode 424
May 100:47:48Summary readySend us Fan MailOn today’s show we cover lots of questions including…What’s the difference between Cetaphil and AmLactin? How do you know if a sunscreen is delivering the SPF they claim?Are copper peptides better than retinol?How do you to stay smoother longer after shaving?Can extreme heat or cold affect the performance of a beauty product?Beauty NewsIs this really new technology?In cosmetics hot ingredient PDRNBest podcastsAnimal products in cosmeticsApproximate timestamps0:00 - Intro1:00 - Chit chat6:30 - New hair color technology10:00 - PDRN technology14:05 - Animal products in cosmetics17:40 - Cetaphil vs AmLactin24:50 - SPF cream delivery30:30 - Copper peptides and retinol37:15 - Staying smooth after shaving42:25 - Temperature effects on products46:25 - EndingFive Ways to Ask a question -1. Send us a message through Patreon!2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com3. Send it to us via social media (see links below)4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856Social media accountson Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrainsOn Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrainsOn Youtube we are at thebeautybrains2018And we have a Facebook pageValerie's ingredient company - Simply IngredientsPerry's other website - Chemists CornerFollow the Porch Kitty Krew instagram accountSupport the show
SummaryNAD Hype, Dry Hair, and Color Fade - episode 423
Apr 1000:43:48Summary readySend us Fan MailOn today’s show we cover questions including…Does NAD skincare actually have real efficacy data?Do hair masks give better results if they are left on longer?Does shampooing after depositing the color weaken or degrade it?Is glycerin drying skin at high altitudes?Beauty NewsRefillable beauty products. Innovation or a gimmick?Approximate timestamps0:00 - Intro1:00 - Chit chat8:45 - Refillable beauty products13:20 - Listener feedback - estrogen skincare16:10 - NAD skincare23:10 - Hair masks32:00 - Shampoo removing color37:25 - Glycerin at high altitudes42:00 - EndingFive Ways to Ask a question -1. Send us a message through Patreon!2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com3. Send it to us via social media (see links below)4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856Social media accountson Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrainsOn Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrainsOn Youtube we are at thebeautybrains2018And we have a Facebook pageValerie's ingredient company - Simply IngredientsPerry's other website - Chemists CornerFollow the Porch Kitty Krew instagram accountSupport the show
SummaryLeaked Labs Lipstick Lesbians and Beauty Hype - episode 422
Mar 3100:52:22Summary readySend us Fan MailOn today’s show we cover lots of questions including…What are our thoughts on The Hair Multiplier from Le Jardin?We’ll look at Paula’s Choice new longevity serumWhat’s going on with Leaked Labs?Are various hair products bad for curls?Beauty NewsTaking beauty advice from scientists. Valerie's quoted article.Henkel buys olaplexPanthenol talkSupplier's day mentioned in the showApproximate timestamps0:00 - Intro1:00 - Chit chat5:45 - Silicones and hair9:00 - Taking beauty product advice from scientists13:50 - Henkel buys Olaplex15:05 - Panthenol study - does it do anything?23:30 - Hair multiplier product30:15 - Paula's chice longevity serum37:45 - Leaked Labs launch45:30 - Are products bad for curly hair50:50 - EndingFive Ways to Ask a question -1. Send us a message through Patreon!2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com3. Send it to us via social media (see links below)4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856Social media accountson Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrainsOn Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrainsOn Youtube we are at thebeautybrains2018And we have a Facebook pageValerie's ingredient company - Simply IngredientsPerry's other website - Chemists CornerFollow the Porch Kitty Krew instagram accountSupport the show
SummaryCan Rice Protein Really Grow Hair? - Episode 421
Mar 1900:53:32Summary readySend us Fan MailOn today’s show we cover lots of questions including…What’s the scoop on rice protein for hair?Can one improve the texture of synthetic hair?Are azelaic acid and copper peptides compatible?Will Alpharet improve 60 year old hands?What are alternatives to Crown Affair’s air dry mousse?Beauty NewsDoes rosemary oil help with hair growth?Rosemary oil vs minoxidylWhat happened to Vegan brands?Cosmetic ingredient safety checker app.Approximate timestamps0:00 - Intro1:00 - Chit chat3:50 - Rosemary oil help with hair growth12:25 - Vegan brands17:20 - Cosmetic safety checkers20:20 - Listener feedback28:00 - Rice protein and hair33:10 - Synthetic hair texture37:35 - Azelaic acid and peptides41:45 - Improving 60 year old hands48:35 - Air dry mousse51:50 - EndingFive Ways to Ask a question -1. Send us a message through Patreon!2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com3. Send it to us via social media (see links below)4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856Social media accountson Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrainsOn Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrainsOn Youtube we are at thebeautybrains2018And we have a Facebook pageValerie's ingredient company - Simply IngredientsPerry's other website - Chemists CornerFollow the Porch Kitty Krew instagram accountSupport the show
SummaryBeauty Dupes, Shampoo Truths, & becoming a Cosmetic Chemist - episode 420
Mar 1100:53:43Summary readySend us Fan MailOn today’s show we cover lots of questions including…What is nonenal odor and how do you minimize it? Does panthenol make a shampoo better?What’s an alternative to Matrix step one bleach amplifier?How expensive is it to test a product?How do you become a cosmetic chemist?Beauty NewsWirecutter hired a chemist to tell if products were real or dupes.Approximate timestamps0:00 - Intro1:00 - Chit chat7:00 - Who are the Beauty Brains?19:00 - Real or Dupe products28:30 - Noneal odor34:25 - Panthenol in shampoo?36:45 - Alternative to Matrix step one42:05 - Testing products expense48:00 - On becoming a cosmetic chemist52:25 - EndingFive Ways to Ask a question -1. Send us a message through Patreon!2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com3. Send it to us via social media (see links below)4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856Social media accountson Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrainsOn Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrainsOn Youtube we are at thebeautybrains2018And we have a Facebook pageValerie's ingredient company - Simply IngredientsPerry's other website - Chemists CornerFollow the Porch Kitty Krew instagram accountSupport the show
SummaryLaunching a line, hair hydration, and retinaldehyde - Episode 419
Feb 1300:54:41Summary readySend us Fan MailOn today’s show we cover lots of questions including…Are there hydrogen peroxide free glosses for hair?Is retinaldehyde better than adapelene?What are our thoughts on cosmetics in terra cotta containers?Are oils or water better for locking in moisture to hair?How do you start your own skincare line?Beauty QuestionsAdapelene study - Clinical efficacy of adapalene (differin(®)) 0.3% gel in Chilean women with cutaneous photoagingStart a cosmetic line webinarApproximate timestamps0:00 - Intro1:00 - Chit chat9:00 - Listener feedback - Pantene16:30 - Hair gloss20:15 - Retinaldehyde and adapelene29:30 - Terra cotta cotainers34:50 - Oils lock in moisture44:35 - Starting your own line52:30 - EndingFive Ways to Ask a question -1. Send us a message through Patreon!2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com3. Send it to us via social media (see links below)4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856Social media accountson Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrainsOn Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrainsOn Youtube we are at thebeautybrains2018And we have a Facebook pageValerie's ingredient company - Simply IngredientsPerry's other website - Chemists CornerFollow the Porch Kitty Krew instagram accountSupport the show
SummaryThat product cost how much to make!? Episode 418
Feb 200:48:03Summary readySend us Fan MailOn today’s show we cover lots of questions including…How much does it really cost to make products?Does goat milk have benefit on skin?Is the Paula’s Choice new serum amazing? Is Glycerin bad for hair?What ingredients should you look for in a makeup primer?Beauty NewsFDA doesn’t determine safety of PFASMen’s skin care line.Approximate timestamps0:00 - Intro1:00 - Chit chat4:00 - Beauty News14:00 - How much do products cost18:30 - Goat milk and Paula's Choics28:00 - Glycerin in hair38:00 - Ingredients in makeup primer44:00 - Ending45:30 - Teddy the Hungry Kitty CatFive Ways to Ask a question -1. Send us a message through Patreon!2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com3. Send it to us via social media (see links below)4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856Social media accountson Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrainsOn Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrainsOn Youtube we are at thebeautybrains2018And we have a Facebook pageValerie's ingredient company - Simply IngredientsPerry's other website - Chemists CornerFollow the Porch Kitty Krew instagram accountSupport the show
SummaryDoes Pantene’s "Abundant and Strong" Really Improve Your Hair Health? - Episode 417
Jan 2400:50:25Summary readySend us Fan MailOn today’s show we cover lots of questions including…What are your thoughts on Pantene’s Abundant and Strong system?Is The Ordinary Lash Curl Finisher safe?Do we have recommendations on barrier repair moisturizers?Are ionic hair dryers better for your hair?Is there anything unique about the Renpure Coconut Whipped Creme Leave-in Conditioner?Beauty NewsTop 10 beauty brandsBeauty QuestionBelow are two videos talking about the science of the hair care system:https://youtu.be/9eO6AF7eFsA?si=cPQstICqh0DwN-mbhttps://youtu.be/sKWm5VQb5c4?si=jCNb4slNDvFlHcOULash Curl Finisher | The Ordinary https://share.google/tUUVW43sRX9sC8pnHApproximate timestamps0:00 - Intro1:00 - Chit chat - 4:15 - Top 10 beauty brands 10:45 - Pantene Abundant and Strong26:45 - Ordinary lash curl finisher33:10 - Barrier repair moisturizers38:45 - Ionic hair dryers43:55 - Renpure Coconut Whipped Creme Leave-in Conditioner48:15 - EndingFive Ways to Ask a question -1. Send us a message through Patreon!2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com3. Send it to us via social media (see links below)4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856Social media accountson Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrainsOn Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrainsOn Youtube we are at thebeautybrains2018And we have a Facebook pageValerie's ingredient company - Simply IngredientsPerry's other website - Chemists CornerFollow the Porch Kitty Krew instagram accountSupport the show
SummaryMenstral Mask Madness, When Skincare Trends Go a Little Too Far - Episode 416
Jan 700:51:52Summary readySend us Fan MailOn today’s show we cover questions including…When do you need heat protectors in products?What do you think of color locker products from Fanola?Should we be worried about chemicals in our laundry detergent?Plus! our big start of the year prediction show!PredictionsGeneral trendHot ingredientCelebrity launchBeauty NewsWhat’s the secret to good skin care? Have a lot of moneyC&T most popular stories of the yearStrange skin treatmentsApproximate timestamps0:00 - Intro1:00 - Chit chat - health, reading, goals6:30 - Podcast year in review11:10 - Review 2025 Predictions16:00 - New predictions for 202620:10 - Beauty News - Secret to good skin22:05 - Top news articles of 202530:00 - Weird stuff people put on their face35:24 - When do you need heat protectors39:25 - Fanola color protecting products43:35 - Is laundry detergent causing cancer?49:50 - EndingFive Ways to Ask a question -1. Send us a message through Patreon!2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com3. Send it to us via social media (see links below)4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856Social media accountson Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrainsOn Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrainsOn Youtube we are at thebeautybrains2018And we have a Facebook pageValerie's ingredient company - Simply IngredientsPerry's other website - Chemists CornerFollow the Porch Kitty Krew instagram accountSupport the show
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