The Beauty Brains

• Episode 393 - Jojoba Oil, Retinol, and Other Unexpected Power Couples

  Send us a textOn 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 hypochlorous acid and azeleic acid be stable?How do you handle acne at the hair line?Beauty NewsWill printed skin replace animal testing?Is Gelatin the same as a Collagen supplement?Is California going to ban anti-aging products for people under 18?J&J Talc case update - another rejection for a $10 billion settlementRecall newsHenkel recallAcne product recallTime Stamps0:00 - Intro and chit chat 4:45 - Beauty News8:50 - Collagen and Gelatin11:45 - California and kids cosmetics14:15 - Talc lawsuit update16:40 - Recall news21:45 - Listener feedback25:05 - Microplastics and cosmetics31:55 - Facial hair advice37:00 - Jojoba oil and Retinol45:20 - Mixing acids48:45 - Acne and hair lines52:45 - 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 [email protected]. 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 thebeautybrainsAnd 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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• Episode 392 - Protein overload, Witch hazel, and Razor burns

  Send us a textOn 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 beneficial?How can you deal with the razor burnBeauty NewsAre consumers really getting more educated?Time Stamps0:00 - Intro and chit chat 5:10 - Beauty News12:30 - Highlighting hair14:45 - Protein overload21:00 - Witch Hazel and acne29:20 - Alastin skin nectar35:50 - Razor burn40:30 - 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 [email protected]. 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 thebeautybrainsAnd 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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• Episode 391 - Beef tallow, humectants, smoke and more

  Send us a textOn 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 humectants?Why are cheap conditioners so thin?What does it mean for a fatty acid to swell?Beauty NewsArticles like this have been showing up in my feeds.68 year olds spring skin routine made sagging skin 43% firmer?47 year old skin became 42% firmer?Time Stamps0:00 - Intro and chit chat 3:05 - Beauty News10:00 - Beef tallow and skin15:28 - Second hand smoke20:18 - Humectants27:29 - VO5 conditioner34:00 - Fatty acid swelling37:57 - 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 [email protected]. 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 thebeautybrainsAnd 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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• Episode 390 - Squalene, micro needling, misleading labeling

  Send us a textOn 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 skin love products that have it in it?Why can’t you feel the menthol effect everywhere as strongly?What’s the difference between body lotion or cleanser and face lotion or cleanser?Beauty NewsAre beauty labels lying to you?Can you really create beauty products that are different for tweens & teens?Top ten beauty brands on AmazonPure Sensitive Shampoo by Nature Clean.Sky line by Green Cricket.Time Stamps0:00 - Intro and chit chat 5:45 - Beauty News19:35 - Listener feedback20:45 - Making your own grey shampoo24:45 - Microneedling28:50 - Squalene35:45 - Menthol41:45 - Face vs body products47:50 - ending50:00 - Whipped cream dreamsFive 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 [email protected]. 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 thebeautybrainsAnd 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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• Episode 389 - Fragrance trends, dye and dry shampoo, peptides and more

  Send us a textOn 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 prescription?Does Sh-Polypeptide-9 stimulate capillary growth?Are natural fragrances toxic to aquatic life? Beauty NewsBiggest fragrance trends for 2025What is antipollution beauty?QuestionsSkinSAFEInstant Dye ShampooVivier GrenzCine serumTime Stamps0:00 - Intro and chit chat 4:35 - Beauty News19:45 - Beauty Questions - Dye shampoo25:50 - GrenzCine-Serum33:10 - Dry shampoos39:00 - Azaelic acid products46:10 - Natural fragrances52:10 - 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 [email protected]. 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 thebeautybrainsAnd 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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