On today’s show we cover questions including…What do you think of infrared hair dryers?How does a store brand like Equate compare to mainstream brands?How do you properly layer a moisturizer, a sunscreen and a foundation to avoid “flakiness”?Are UV/LED lash extension systems safe?Beauty NewsIs it a good thing that consumer demand dictates what ingredients formulators can use? A chemist tested Nivea and got shocking results! Beauty QuestionsFour 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 questionSocial media accountson Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrainsAnd we have a Facebook pageValerie's ingredient company - Simply IngredientsPerry's other website - Chemists CornerFollow the  Porch Kitty Krew instagram accountSupport the show

Episode 358 - How should you layer skin care products?

On today’s show we cover questions including…Is it true that a satin or a silk pillow case helps prevent frizz?What do we think of the White Tiger skincare collection?What is the most effective color to offset the Tyndall Effect?What are our thoughts on the bioprogramming technology?If Titanium dioxide is considered a possible carcinogen Why is it still used in lipstick?Beauty NewsBody Shop goes under?  Michael Cera - Super Bowl commercial.Celebrity beauty brands exceed $1 billion LEBRON JAMES LAUNCHES BRAND Beyonce announce name of hair care brand Beauty QuestionsFour 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 questionSocial media accountson Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrainsAnd we have a Facebook pageValerie's ingredient company - Simply IngredientsPerry's other website - Chemists CornerFollow the  Porch Kitty Krew instagram accountSupport the show

Episode 357 - Silk pillowcases, white tigers and titanium dioxide

On today’s show we cover lots of hair questions including…Can hair be too healthy to curl?Does hair porosity matter when picking products?When is the best time to curl?Should you limit hair curling to once every three days?What’s the maximum temp to heat your hair?Do flat iron curls last longer than curling iron curls?What can you put on hair to make curls last longer?How can you tell the difference between hair conditioners?Plus a skin question - Can Adipeau plump up your face?Beauty NewsAnti-celebrity beauty launch - Michael Cera? How I Built That - Drunk Elephant Radiolab - Mosquitos Four 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 questionSocial media accountson Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrainsAnd we have a Facebook pageValerie's ingredient company - Simply IngredientsPerry's other website - Chemists CornerFollow the  Porch Kitty Krew instagram accountSupport the show

Episode 356 - The questions of curling hair

On today’s show we cover questions including…Does freezing hair cause damage?Does skin get immune to the benefits of skin care products?What do we think of coconut oil for hair?Are collagen supplements for skin care a myth?What are the key ingredients in shampoos like Nioxin that make hair look more full?What makes Curel Hydratherapy Wet Skin Moisturizer a  "water-activated moisturizer"?Beauty NewsRaw Milk is the latest beauty trend on TikTok? Doing your own research is a good way to end up being wrong Four 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 questionSocial media accountson Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrainsAnd we have a Facebook pageValerie's ingredient company - Simply IngredientsPerry's other website - Chemists CornerFollow the  Porch Kitty Krew instagram accountSupport the show

Episode 355 - Do you become immune to skin care actives?

On today’s show we are going to cover some questions including…What is your opinion of microneedle patches?How do you know a study should be trusted?What makes a hair conditioner condition?Is efg (epidermal growth factor) worth the hype?Why do companies include ingredients they don’t talk about?Beauty NewsPre-teens and teens skin care. Do they need it? Four 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 questionSocial media accountson Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrainsAnd we have a Facebook pageValerie's ingredient company - Simply IngredientsPerry's other website - Chemists CornerFollow the  Porch Kitty Krew instagram accountSupport the show

Episode 354 - Do Microneedles Work for Skincare?

Happy New Year!  On today’s show we are going to cover some questions including…What are our thoughts of PatcH20 in skin care products?Does THDC degrade quickly due to oxidative stress?Is argeriline or matrixyl worth using?What are exosomes?How do keratin treatments work on hair and what the benefits and disadvantages are?** Sorry about my audio in the first 5 minutes. My microphone cut out and I had to use the inferior backup.  It gets better after I noticed the problem **Beauty NewsSephora lotion attracts spiders? AI beauty Influencers THDC Article Four 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 questionSocial media accountson Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrainsAnd we have a Facebook pageValerie's ingredient company - Simply IngredientsPerry's other website - Chemists CornerFollow the  Porch Kitty Krew instagram accountSupport the show

Episode 353 - Keratin treatment, Spiders in lotion and more

On this episode, we answer questions about...What do we think of Coenzyme Q10Do depilatories make your hair grow more?Do you really need to shower every day? And what does ear wax have to do with it.Plus we review trend predictions from last year and our trend predictions for the coming year.Beauty NewsUnilever buy K18 Beauty Question linksPaper about Depilatories and hair growth How to be Fine podcast Four 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 questionSocial media accountson Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrainsAnd we have a Facebook pageValerie's ingredient company - Simply IngredientsPerry's other website - Chemists CornerFollow the  Porch Kitty Krew instagram accountSupport the show

Episode 352 - Do depilatories make hair grow?

On this episode, we answer questions about...Do pharmaceutical grade claims mean anything?If my product smells like stinky feet or cheese, does it still work?Can Glycolic acid be used as a deodorant?Do salon hair brands really work better?Plus we review trend predictions from last year and our trend predictions for the coming year.Beauty NewsTrend predictions for 2024 More 2024 beauty industry predictions Tik Tok account of salon product question Four 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 questionSocial media accountson Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrainsAnd we have a Facebook pageValerie's ingredient company - Simply IngredientsPerry's other website - Chemists CornerFollow the  Porch Kitty Krew instagram accountSupport the show

Episode 351 - Glycolic acid as a deodorant? Plus trends for 2024

On today’s show we coverIs there value in using "treatments" like Chi Silk Infusion in addition to leave in conditionerAre boutique face masks better than drug store face masks?Do some hair oil ingredients cause fewer  breakouts than others?Are cosmetics manufactured in South Korea ok to use?Beauty NewsKFC launches a fragrance.  Cosmetic Surgery Pictures Misleading Recall product alert Four 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 questionSocial media accountson Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrainsAnd we have a Facebook pageValerie's ingredient company - Simply IngredientsPerry's other website - Chemists CornerFollow the  Porch Kitty Krew instagram accountSupport the show

Episode 350 - Boutique face masks, leave-in conditioners and more

On today’s show we coverCan people with sensitive skin use retinol and vitamin C products?Are there different percentages allowed for body products as opposed to facial products?What skincare products should be avoided when using hypochlorous acid?Are there any at-home hair products that may interfere or damage my hair if combined with professional hair coloringWould using salicylic acid shampoo daily cause any harm, either to hair or scalp?Beauty NewsMost Americans don’t know about PFAS. Four 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 questionSocial media accountson Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrainsAnd we have a Facebook pageValerie's ingredient company - Simply IngredientsPerry's other website - Chemists CornerFollow the  Porch Kitty Krew instagram accountSupport the show

Episode 349 - Do at-home hair colors and professional salon colors mix?

On today’s show we coverWhat is the difference between quick dry and long lasting nail polish?How are acid treatments for hair different than regular conditioners?Is it damaging to wet curly hair?Should you use antioxidant serums at night?What’s the difference between “pure” and “impure” retinol?Beauty NewsLawsuits against hair relaxer companies move forward Four 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 questionSocial media accountson Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrainsAnd we have a Facebook pageValerie's ingredient company - Simply IngredientsPerry's other website - Chemists CornerFollow the  Porch Kitty Krew instagram accountSupport the show

Episode 348 - Quick drying nail polish, acid hair, antioxidants at night and more

On today’s show we are going to coverDo you need multiple cleansers for your face?How can you prevent build-up on hair?Is there a downside to using hard water shampoos when you don’t have hard water?What are your thoughts on acid peels?Beauty ScienceSkin cancer preventing soap Four 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 questionSocial media accountson Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrainsAnd we have a Facebook pageValerie's ingredient company - Simply IngredientsPerry's other website - Chemists CornerFollow the  Porch Kitty Krew instagram accountSupport the show

Episode 347 - Do you need multiple cleansers for your face?

On today’s solo show we answer questions about:Do Medicube devices work?Arey products-who is it good for and does it work?What makes Korean skin care products work so well?What are heat protection ingredients for hairDo beauty devices workWhat is the best oil for hairDoes treating hair with oil before shampooing helpDoes scalp / hair steaming have any benefitsAre hydrafacials helpfulWhat bond builder works bestDo hair-bo-ron hair devices work betterWhat is crystal deodorantWhy aren’t there more lip balms with water and humectantsProducts talked aboutMedicubeArayGreyFour 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 questionSocial media accountson Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrainsAnd we have a Facebook pageValerie's ingredient company - Simply IngredientsPerry's other website - Chemists CornerFollow the new Porch Kitty Krew instagram accountSupport the show

Episode 346 - Beauty Devices, Korean Skin care and more

On today’s show we answer questions about:How does Kerastase Therapiste Hair Serum make hair feel so good?Is there still formaldehyde in Brazilian Blowout?Do self-tanners rust your skin?Is it possible to reverse 2 years of hair damage in just 1 treatment?Beauty Science NewsJ&J talc suit  - Listener Vivian pointed this one out.  Dismissed.  AI creating fragrances  Four 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 questionSocial media accountson Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrainsAnd we have a Facebook pageValerie's ingredient company - Simply IngredientsPerry's other website - Chemists CornerFollow the new Porch Kitty Krew instagram accountSupport the show

Episode 345 - Is there still formaldehyde in Brazilian Blowout?

On today’s show Perry and Valerie answer questions about:Does mineral sunscreen prevent hyperpigmentation better than standard sunscreen?What do you think of blue land products?=====  OneSkinWhen are there too many ingredients in a product?Beauty NewsUS looking to ban animal testing. Virginia tech creates soap from plastic waste.Olaplex Dupes Four 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 questionSocial media accountson Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrainsAnd we have a Facebook pageValerie's ingredient company - Simply IngredientsBe Brainy about your Beauty!Support the showSupport the show

Episode 344 - When are there too many ingredients in a product

On today’s show we answer questions about:When should you buy a more cleansing shampoo?What are ingredients you recommend in a heat protecting product?Can you replace shampoo with apple cider vinegar?Is there any science behind the advice to squish when you condish?What makes VO5 Hot Oil work?Beauty Science NewsState of change transparency  Jared Leto discontinues brand Four 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 questionSocial media accountson Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrainsAnd we have a Facebook pageValerie's ingredient company - Simply IngredientsBe Brainy about your Beauty!Support the show

Episode 343 - Can apple cider vinegar replace shampoo?

Perry is traveling and Valerie is moving so they weren't able to get a new show recorded. Here is a "best of" which will still be enjoyable. We'll be back next week with an all-new show!On today’s show we answer questions about:What we think of the Redken acidic bonding treatments?Should pregnant women avoid certain ingredients in lip gloss?Is retinol toxic?Should you be worried about potential asbestos contamination affecting talc in makeup products?Is pharmaceutical grade skincare different from over the counter?Beauty Science NewsKylie Jenner in the lab. Celebrity LaunchAlicia Keys launches something Beauty Question linksRedken acidic bondingPharma grade skincare Four 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 questionSocial media accountson Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrainsAnd we have a Facebook pageValerie's ingredient company - Simply IngredientsBe Brainy about your Beauty!Support the show

BOBB - Is retinol toxic? and other beauty questions you're dying to know. Episode 313

On today’s show we answer questions about:Should you throw away products because of a beauty product app?Are lip primers just chapstick?Does sunscreen break down if it is heated too high?What claims about ethnic hair are true?Does Lamellar technology as found in Wonder Water work for hair?Beauty NewsAOC thinks you deserve better sunscreen. Four 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 questionSocial media accountson Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrainsAnd we have a Facebook pageValerie's ingredient company - Simply IngredientsPerry's other website - Chemists CornerFollow the new Porch Kitty Krew instagram accountSupport the show

Episode 342 - Are Beauty Apps Reliable Sources for Product Recommendations?

On today’s show we answer questions about:Why are companies replacing ‘synthetic’ blurring ingredients?What’s the deal with The Ordinary/ Glycolipid Cleanser?Do you need a separate heat protector if you use leave-in conditioner?What is the dried foam that’s in my serum dropper?What do we think about expensive treatment dispersal system for a pricey serum?Beauty NewsIs Ageless the new Anti-aging? Men's personal care use Male skin care line Michael Strahan Four 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 questionSocial media accountson Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrainsAnd we have a Facebook pageValerie's ingredient company - Simply IngredientsPerry's other website - Chemists CornerFollow the new Porch Kitty Krew instagram accountSupport the show

Episode 341 - Do You Really Need a Separate Heat Protector for Leave-In Conditioners?

On today’s show we answer questions about:Is biotechnology going to revolutionize the beauty industry?Do products designed for tattoos actually work?Is it ok to mix retinol with regular skin care products?Does poly l lactic acid work as a topical ingredient?Beauty Question linksArcaea Tattoo skin care Four 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 questionSocial media accountson Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrainsAnd we have a Facebook pageValerie's ingredient company - Simply IngredientsPerry's other website - Chemists CornerFollow the new Porch Kitty Krew instagram accountSupport the show

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