The Beauty Brains
Discover the beauty and cosmetic products you should use and avoid
300 episodes
Real scientists answer your beauty questions
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Do You Really Need to Shampoo Twice? Episode 435
Send us Fan Mail Listener questions • How can you protect chemically treated hair while swimming regularly in chlorinated pools? • Which conditioning ingredients help prevent tangling after hair dries? • How do curl…
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Why Does Your Hair Look Better at the Beach? Plus Co-Washing - episode 434
Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… - Are Japanese mineral sunscreens effective, and what can their labels tell us? - What do we think of Brooke Shields’ Commence line for mature…
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Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… • Does Kerastase Thermique Heat Protectant work? • What do you think of the Labo hair roll on serum? • Do oils in body washes help with…
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SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic: What is new? Episode 432
Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… • Does Peptonix really grow hair? • What’s up with the new Skinceuticals C, E, Ferulic formulation? • Is there any science behind DHT-3 blockers…
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Can K18 serum reduce hair fall and reverse grey? Episode 431
Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… • Do you have to worry about BHT in cosmetics? • Are hair masks worth using? • Will a biomimetic hair longevity serum reduce shedding? • Can you…
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Can a $1,200 Eye Treatment Really Reduce Wrinkles? - Episode 430
Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… • How does Olaplex Bond Shaper Curl Rebuilding work? • Are plant stem cells reducing wrinkles? • What chemical in hair color damages the hair? •…
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What really works - Episode 429
Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… • How do you know a study can be trusted? • Are collagen supplements for skin a myth? • What makes a hair conditioner condition? • Is EGF worth…
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The New Sunscreen Ingredient, Niacinamide Overload, and Keratin Treatments - Episode 428
Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… • Are benzoyl peroxide products dangerous? • Is a UBEAUTY serum really a holy grail? • What is the new sunscreen active approved by the FDA? • Do…
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Millennial skin care, face food and what really works - episode 427
Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… • What are our thoughts on Herbal Face Food brand? • Can eye creams make skin sensitive to the sun? • Do we have recommendations for reducing…
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Does Sunscreen Stop Your Skincare From Working? - Episode 426
Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… • Does sunscreen block skincare ingredients in makeup from working? • What do you think of The Good Face Project for cosmetic formulation? • Does…
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The Truth About Glycerin, Amlactin, and Beauty Ingredient Hype - episode 425
Send us Fan Mail On 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…
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Are Copper Peptides Better Than Retinol? Episode 424
Send us Fan Mail On 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…
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NAD Hype, Dry Hair, and Color Fade - episode 423
Send us Fan Mail On 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…
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Leaked Labs Lipstick Lesbians and Beauty Hype - episode 422
Send us Fan Mail On 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 serum • What’s going on with Leaked…
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Can Rice Protein Really Grow Hair? - Episode 421
Send us Fan Mail On 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?…
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Beauty Dupes, Shampoo Truths, & becoming a Cosmetic Chemist - episode 420
Send us Fan Mail On 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…
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Launching a line, hair hydration, and retinaldehyde - Episode 419
Send us Fan Mail On 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…
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That product cost how much to make!? Episode 418
Send us Fan Mail On 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…
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Does Pantene’s "Abundant and Strong" Really Improve Your Hair Health? - Episode 417
Send us Fan Mail On 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…
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Menstral Mask Madness, When Skincare Trends Go a Little Too Far - Episode 416
Send us Fan Mail On 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…
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Low pH shampoo - hard water - supplement sunscreen and more - episode 415
Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… • Do low pH shampoos preserve color? • Can a supplement provide you sun protection? • What effects does hard water have on hair color? • How…
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Cleaner, Safer, Better? Sorting Fact from Fiction in Today’s Beauty Buzz - episode 414
Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… • Can you mix sunscreens to change the tint of the product? • Is California Naturals a good hair care option • How do you talk to a clean beauty…
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Hair bond builders and more - Episode 413
Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… • How do you know when an ingredient is in a formula at a working %? • Why would a company use a dangerous ingredient in their product? • Do…
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Heat protectants, red light, antioxidants and more - episode 412
Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… • How long do heat protectants last? • Is there a meaningful difference between different red light therapy masks? • Why would an anti-aging…
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Maintaining Hair Color, Baby Skincare, Retinol and more - Episode 411
Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… • Why would Differin be more irritating than prescription Adapalene? • How do you know which retinol lotion to use? • What is your opinion of k18…
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Sunscreen Stations, Blue Light, Silicones and more - Episode 410
Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover questions including… • What do you think of the young goose line of products • How do silicones work in hair care products? • How does Cetaphil nourishing oil to foam…
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Why did they change their formula? - Episode 409
Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… • Why would a company reformulate a product? • Do different hair products cancel each other out? • What sources do you recommend where consumers…
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How to Get the Gunk Off and the Glow On - episode 408
Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… • Is it a good idea to load up a product with active ingredients? • What do you think of the Ziip Halo device? • How do you remove mineral…
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Sunscreen scandals, Busted celebrity brands & beauty questions answered - episode 407
Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… • Is the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology a reliable source for peptide information? • How do you know if a product with an active has enough to…
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Can Collagen really improve skin & why is purple shampoo drying? - episode 406
Send us Fan Mail On this show we cover lots of questions including… • How can you tell if a new product is just a name change or the formulas are different? • Why can’t companies sell mousse sunscreens? • Why is…
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Ozempic skin care, serums and more - episode 405
Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… • Do non-UV wavelengths of light also damage the skin • Are Dr Emi Arpa products truly innovative or just driven by trendy marketing? • Does…
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Sunscreen sticks, oils, hair masks and more - episode 404
Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… • What is the right way to apply sunscreen sticks? • What role do oils, butters, and silicones actually play in haircare • Do you need less…
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Exfoliation, Beef Tallow and a baby - episode 403
Send us Fan Mail On this show Valerie is back and we cover... • Does product build-up cause breakage? • Is a chemical exfoliant better than a soft silicone scrubber? • What are your thoughts about beef Tallow facial…
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Mushrooms, diamond dust and dark circle serums - Episode 402
Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… • Are the IS Clinical Hydra Cool products special? • What do we think of the anti-aging and effectiveness of Pavise? • What ingredients might be…
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Heat protection, facial masks and sunscreen - episode 401
Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… • How do you know if a product is providing heat protection? • What kind of damage can high force air do to wet hair? • What makes a facial mask…
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Episode 400 - Indoor sunscreen, micellar water, and a baby?
Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… • How does different water affect the performance of hair products? • Do you really need to reapply sunscreen every 2 hours? • Can rinse out…
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Episode 399 - From Curl Cream to Tretinoin: Unpacking Your Beauty Questions!
Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… • How do you know if a product has gone bad? • Are the results from Retinol comparable to Retin A? • Is Pantene bad for hair? • Can you use skin…
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Episode 398 - Product talk with Sarah Bellum
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of "The Beauty Brains," host Valerie George and guest Sarah discuss the latest beauty industry trends, including Pros’ new customizable scalp serum and the growing focus on scalp care.…
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Episode 397 - Heat protectants, protein and sunburns
Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… • Can you re-emulsify a broken product? • How do you treat sunburned skin? • Do you have to use the matching conditioner with a shampoo? • How…
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Episode 396 - Toxic beauty, hair growth and lightweight sunscreens
Send us Fan Mail On this show we answer questions like... • What do you think about the hair loss product Calecim? • What is the deal with Banana Boat's Light As Air sunscreen? • Are personal care products filled…
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Episode 395 - The Klutziest Beauty Podcast?
Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… • What is a good leave-in conditioner that has only a little bit of protein? • What is special fraction petrolatum? • Is wet hair more resistant…
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Episode 394 - Ingredients, hair growth, DIY and more
Send us Fan Mail It's a solo episode for Perry today as the Beauty Brains travel schedule made it too difficult to record together. But we'll be back together next show. In the meantime, enjoy these answers to a…
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Episode 393 - Jojoba Oil, Retinol, and Other Unexpected Power Couples
Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… • Are cosmetic products filled with microplastics? • What do you do about facial hair? • Is jojoba oil good to use with retinol? • How can a…
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Episode 392 - Protein overload, Witch hazel, and Razor burns
Send us Fan Mail On this show we cover questions including… • Can you highlight hair after getting kenalog injections? • Is protein overload a real thing? • Can Witch hazel can prevent or get rid of acne? • Is…
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Episode 391 - Beef tallow, humectants, smoke and more
Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover the following questions: • Does beef tallow do anything for skin? • What can you do to address the effects of second hand smoke on skin and hair? • What should you consider…
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Episode 390 - Squalene, micro needling, misleading labeling
Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover questions including… • Can you make your own grey treatment shampoo at home? • Is an at-home micro needling system a great addition to skin care routine? • What is squalene…
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Episode 389 - Fragrance trends, dye and dry shampoo, peptides and more
Send us Fan Mail On this show we cover questions including… • How does a dye shampoo work? • How do you deal with excessive sebum? • Are dry shampoos dangerous? • How can a company sell azaelic acid products without…
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Episode 388 - Minoxidil, Hair Loss Lawsuits, Phthalates and cats
Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… • Can you mix chemical exfoliant with a hydrating serum to dilute the exfoliant? • Is using a topical minoxidil for women safe to use on…
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Episode 387 - Inflammaging, eye lash glue, estriol and more
Send us Fan Mail On this show we cover questions including… • What are our thoughts on eye lash glues? • What polymers are used in tubing mascara? • What is inflammaging and is it going to be a big trend this year? •…
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Episode 386 - Seals of approval, Brooke Shields and more
Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… • How much should you trust seals of approvals on product labels? • What do you think of Brooke Shields hair care line? • What makes a good lip…
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