
The Beauty Brains
Real scientists answer your beauty questions
Episodes
277 episodes
Episode 395 - The Klutziest Beauty Podcast?
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 to chlorine than dry?
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Episode 395
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Episode 394 - Ingredients, hair growth, DIY and more
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 variety of questions sent in including......
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Episode 393 - Jojoba Oil, Retinol, and Other Unexpected Power Couples
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 formula with hyp...
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Episode 393
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Episode 392 - Protein overload, Witch hazel, and Razor burns
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 Alastin Skin Nectar bene...
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Episode 391 - Beef tallow, humectants, smoke and more
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 when picking humect...
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Episode 391
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Episode 390 - Squalene, micro needling, misleading labeling
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 and why does my ski...
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Episode 390
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Episode 389 - Fragrance trends, dye and dry shampoo, peptides and more
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 requiring a prescr...
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Episode 388 - Minoxidil, Hair Loss Lawsuits, Phthalates and cats
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 eyebrows?Does shampoo really ...
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Episode 388
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Episode 387 - Inflammaging, eye lash glue, estriol and more
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?Does Estriol crea...
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Episode 387
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45:42

Episode 386 - Seals of approval, Brooke Shields and more
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 mask and day cream?<...
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Episode 386
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Episode 385 - Air drying, growth factors and more
On this show we cover lots of questions including…How effective are growth factors in topical products?Can low dose Minoxidil pills treat hair loss in women?Does air drying cause more damage than blow drying?<...
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Episode 384 - Nanoplasty, talc, and heat oh my
On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…Is it ok to use self-tanner under your eyes and around your lips?Are PFAS the ingredients that cause products to self-foam?How can a silicone protect hair up to ...
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Episode 384
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Episode 383 - Goodbye 2024!
On today's show, we just chit chat about the year in beauty, our goals for next year and answer a couple of questions.Thanks for all your support and we look forward to more Beauty Q&A in 2025!!Five Ways to Ask a question -
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Episode 382 - Beauty predictions for 2025 plus questions answered
On this show we cover questions including…What do you think of Oneskin products?Are there any good beauty finds in the EU that you can’t find in the US?Will hair water damage hair over time?Do you have to ...
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Episode 382
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Episode 381 - Can babies eat sunscreen? and other beauty questions
On today’s show we cover questions including…What can you use to fight static?Is it ok for babies to eat sunscreen?What are the best ingredients to use for conditioning?What is the difference between body ...
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Episode 380 - Patented ingredients, porosity, quats and more
It's a solo episode today but lots to cover including...Are quats in hair conditioners causing bacterial resistance?What do you think of WISH skin health products?Do more expensive heat protectant products provide ...
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Episode 380
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49:29

Episode 379 - Wonder Water, Product Dupes, Sunscreen layering and more
On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…Can layering sunscreens make them less effective?Why can’t you use L’oreal wonder water on your scalp?What’s the history of using blue light to treat acne?<...
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Episode 378 - Hair bonding, sponges, and becoming a cosmetic chemist
On today’s show we cover the following questions…What is required to become a cosmetic chemist?Why don’t beauty products always have a safety seal on them?Questions about makeup spongesHair bonding questio...
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Episode 377 - Beauty Product Talk!
Sorry we haven't gotten an episode out in a while! I've been literally traveling (South America) and it was difficult to get a joint episode recorded.But Sarah Bellum stepped in and Valerie and her put together this episode where they ta...
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Episode 376 - Collagen supplements, hair bonding and more beauty questions answered
On this show we cover lots of questions including…How can a cosmetic company claim their product “fixes” DNA errors?How does hair coloring and hair bleaching affect hair damage differently?Why isn’t there an SPF ra...
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Episode 376
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Episode 375 - Is exfoliation just as important as using SPF?
On this show we cover lots of questions including…Are silicones like amodimethicone and dimethicone environmentally sound?Is it ok to use both a rinse-off and leave-on conditioner?What do you think of the dermatolo...
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Episode 374 - The Truth About Quats - Friend or Foe & more beauty questions
On this show we cover lots of questions including…What can Batanna oil do for hair? Is there a benefit to looking for “quat free” products?Can you use a clarifying shampoo more than once a week?Is the...
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Episode 374
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Episode 373 - Does deodorant make you retain water?
On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…Does a shampoo really contain 3% citric acid?Does deodorant work even if you have long armpit hair?How good are sulfate free detergents?What do you know...
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Episode 373
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