The Beauty Brains

Send us Fan MailOn today’s show we cover lots of questions including…Are eye masks and eye creams worth using, and where does castor oil fit in?How can you replace discontinued exfoliating wipes?Can a spray replace a moisturizer, and can you find a fragrance-free alternative to a conditioner you love?What evidence should you look for when comparing scalp serums?Does red hair call for different skin and hair products?Katie and Nikki join us through their recorded questions this week. We talk through finding a replacement for a much-loved wipe, what moisturizers need to do beyond adding water, and why comparing scalp-serum marketing claims can be tricky. We also discuss eye-area products, fragrance preferences and the questions still open about red hair and skin.Beauty NewsJennifer Lawrence’s announced hair-care brand, followed by a discussion of NAD+ skin care, formulation challenges and the evidence for niacinamide.Links mentionedNAD+ skin-care article in FashionistaCurél Deep Moisture Spray — Canadian product pageL’Oréal EverPure bonding conditioner — Canadian product pageApproximate timestamps0:00 - Opening and today’s questions1:00 - Holiday chatter and Halloween decorations3:30 - Society of Cosmetic Chemists updates5:10 - Jennifer Lawrence’s hair-care brand7:35 - NAD+ skin care and niacinamide12:00 - Carol: eye masks, eye creams and castor oil16:45 - Katie: replacing discontinued exfoliating wipes22:45 - Allison: Curél spray versus moisturizer26:30 - Allison: conditioner scent and fragrance-free alternatives35:00 - Nikki: comparing scalp serums43:20 - Monica: red hair, skin and product choices51:40 - Closing and how to send a questionFive Ways to Ask a QuestionSend us a message through Patreon!Record your question on your smartphone and email it to [email protected] it to us through social media using the links below.Submit it through the Ask a Question form.Leave a voicemail message: 872-216-1856.Social MediaInstagram: @thebeautybrains2018Twitter/X: @thebeautybrainsBluesky: @thebeautybrainsYouTube: The Beauty BrainsFacebook pageMore from the HostsValerie’s ingredient company: Simply IngredientsPerry’s other website: Chemists CornerFollow the Porch Kitty Krew Instagram accountSupport the show

Send us Fan MailListener questionsHow can you protect chemically treated hair while swimming regularly in chlorinated pools?Which conditioning ingredients help prevent tangling after hair dries?How do curl creams improve definition, and how do they differ from leave in conditioners?Why might moisturizing shampoos leave buildup, and do you need to shampoo twice?What do we think of iNNBEAUTY Project products?Beauty newsWe discuss The Business of Fashion’s “The Politics of Duping” and why matching a successful cosmetic product is a familiar assignment for formulators. We also look at Head & Shoulders’ scalp care collection and its updated packaging.The Politics of product dupingHead and Shoulders launches scalp care collectionThank you to our patrons for helping us keep the show going and for sending thoughtful questions. Heather’s hair care questions gave us plenty to discuss this week.Approximate timestamps0:00 Welcome and this week’s questions0:35 Valerie’s Australia trip2:25 IFSCC, skin research, and favorite organelles5:30 Naturally Kiawah and natural ingredient claims8:45 Beauty news: dupes and copying cosmetics14:25 Head & Shoulders scalp care collection18:45 A Japanese sunscreen follow-up19:15 Protecting chemically treated hair from pool water28:15 Heather’s questions and detangling ingredients30:35 Curl creams versus leave in conditioners34:00 Moisturizing shampoos, buildup, and washing twice41:00 Our thoughts on iNNBEAUTY Project43:55 Peptide percentages and raw material blends47:00 Closing, listener questions, and supporting the showReferenced linksThe Beauty BrainsNaturally Kiawah conferenceFive Ways to Ask a Question1. 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 Tik Tok we're @thebeautybrains44On Bluesky we’re @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

Send us Fan MailOn 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 hair?- How does Hairstory New Wash work, and how does co-washing compare with shampoo?- Why can curls behave differently at the beach, and how do humectants affect them?- Is Vita Reset worth considering as a skin supplement?Beauty News- Beef tallow’s return to skin care: moisturizing properties, texture, and the limits of stronger claims.- PFAS in beauty products: their formulation roles, environmental concerns, and the hosts’ discussion of ingredient labeling and restrictions.Plus, Valerie prepares for Australia, Perry plans a Toronto talk, and a listener asks how to find the earliest Beauty Brains episodes.Approximate timestamps0:00 - Welcome and episode preview1:00 - Australia, Toronto, and travel plans3:25 - Beauty News: beef tallow in skin care7:25 - Beauty News: PFAS in cosmetics13:40 - Listener feedback: finding the earliest episodes15:20 - Japanese mineral sunscreens and SPF labels23:35 - Brooke Shields’ Commence and mature hair29:35 - Hairstory New Wash and co-washing35:50 - Beach hair, salt, and curls37:55 - Humectants, glycerin, and frizz41:10 - Vita Reset and skin-supplement claims47:30 - Closing, listener questions, and PatreonFive Ways to Ask a Question1. 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 Tik Tok we're @thebeautybrains44On Bluesky we’re @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

Send us Fan MailOn 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 moisturization?Do derivatives of actives show good results?Is the Anua Azelaic Acid just clever marketing or is this actually a product?Beauty NewsWhat AI cannot sense about beautyLinks from questionsLABO productsAnua azelaic acid - starting the controversyderms respondApproximate timestamps0:00 - Introduction0:55 - Valerie’s skin check and host chitchat4:10 - Beauty News: what AI misses about skincare and formulation9:20 - A live ChatGPT spelling experiment12:30 - Listener feedback and Perry’s consumer-advocate perspective14:20 - Kérastase Thermique heat protection and budget alternatives18:05 - Timothy’s question about the LABO scalp roll-on serum25:15 - Do oils and petrolatum make cleansers moisturizing?29:55 - Active derivatives and routines for sensitive skin34:15 - The Anua azelaic acid pH controversy41:45 - EndingFive Ways to Ask a Question1. 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 Tik Tok we're @thebeautybrains44On Bluesky we’re @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

Send us Fan MailOn 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 to promote hair growth?Does clear gloss dp-Hue work?Can you damage hair on purpose to get body?Relevant linksPeptonix copper-peptide productSkinCeuticals C E FerulicBosleyMD BosRevive non-color-treated hair shampoodpHUE gloss rangeApproximate timestamps0:00 - Introduction1:00 - Chit chat9:50 - Listener feedback: skepticism and consumer advocacy15:20 - Peptonix, copper peptides, and hair-growth claims22:15 - SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic reformulation28:00 - BosleyMD shampoo and DHT-blocker claims33:30 - dpHUE gloss, color, and buildup37:50 - Can deliberate hair damage add body?43:35 - EndingFive Ways to Ask a Question1. 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 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

Send us Fan MailOn 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 mix products together to reduce irritation?What's the deal with QOAT Professional Hair Color?Perry and Valerie are back after their summer travels, with stories about Greece, Albania, cats, sidewalks, Texas heat, and a medical-testing catch-up before getting into the latest beauty news and listener questions.Beauty News- Millions use apps like Yuka to judge beauty products- A lawsuit alleging that TRESemmé shampoos containing DMDM hydantoin caused hair loss- Beauty trademark filings connected to Lindsay Lohan and Tate McRae.K18 FutureIQ productApproximate timestamps0:01 - Introduction7:00 -Yuka product-safety scores and their effect on formulation11:40 - TRESemmé, DMDM hydantoin, and a hair-loss lawsuit15:50 - Celebrity launch18:40 - Is BHT in cosmetics a safety concern?23:05 - Are hair masks worth using?28:15 - Mixing tretinoin gel with marula oil31:10 - K18 FutureIQ hair longevity serum claims39:25 - QOAT Professional Hair Color Topcoat44:40 - 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 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

Send us Fan MailOn 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?What’s a good sunscreen to use that won’t sting eyes?Is Le Balm solid moisturizer worth the price?Beauty NewsNew tool to grade cosmetic ingredients.The future of beauty according to 5 top scientists.Approximate timestamps0:00 - Intro1:00 - Chit Chat3:40 - Tool to grade ingredients8:30 - Future of beauty science19:15 - Listener feedback20:40 - Olaplex bond shaper25:10 - Plant stem cells30:45 - Hair damage chemical35:00 - Sunscreen recos38:45 - Le Balm solid moisturizer44:20 - 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 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

Send us Fan MailOn 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 the hype?Is exfoliation just as important as SPF?Approximate timestamps0:00 - Intro2:00 - Trusting Studies12:00 - Supplements and skin18:30 - Hair conditioner26:30 - EGF30:25 - Exfoliation and SPF40:00 - 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 [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 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

Send us Fan MailOn 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 you need more than 5% Niacinamide?How do keratin treatments work?Links in questionsUBEAUTY serum Approximate timestamps0:00 - Intro1:00 - Chit chat6:00 - Trigger warning: Nose injury story9: 45 - Can AI be used to learn about active ingredients?16:00 - Benzoyl peroxide lawsuit22:25 - UBEAUTY serum31:10 - New sunscreen active36:20 - Niacinamide in products 40:00 - Keratin treatments45:50 - 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 [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 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

Send us Fan MailOn 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 C-section scars?Have we ever looked at the brand Timeless?What do Silymarin and Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate do for skin? Beauty NewsScience of scam?Boomer skincare vs MillennialsQuestion linksHerbal face foodAuthentic EgoApproximate timestamps0:00 - Intro1:00 - Chit chat3:45 - Listener feedback8:00 - Does Perry believe anything works?12:05 - Beauty News - science or scam18:20 - Millennials vs Boomer skincare advice25:50 - Herbal Face food32:20 - Eye creams and the sun37:35 - C-section scar treatment42:45 - Timless brand45:35 - Silymarin and Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate51:10 - 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 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