The Beauty Brains

The Beauty Brains


Latest Episodes

Episode 353 - Keratin treatment, Spiders in lotion and more
January 07, 2024

Happy New Year! On todays show we are going to cover some questions includingWhat 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

Episode 352 - Do depilatories make hair grow?
December 30, 2023

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

Episode 351 - Glycolic acid as a deodorant? Plus trends for 2024
December 23, 2023

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 t

Episode 350 - Boutique face masks, leave-in conditioners and more
December 12, 2023

On todays 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

Episode 349 - Do at-home hair colors and professional salon colors mix?
December 02, 2023

On todays 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 the

Episode 348 - Quick drying nail polish, acid hair, antioxidants at night and more
November 22, 2023

On todays 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?Whats the diffe

Episode 347 - Do you need multiple cleansers for your face?
November 16, 2023

On todays 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 dont have hard water?What are your thoughts on acid peels?Beauty ScienceSkin

Episode 346 - Beauty Devices, Korean Skin care and more
November 06, 2023

On todays 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

Episode 345 - Is there still formaldehyde in Brazilian Blowout?
October 19, 2023

On todays 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?

Episode 344 - When are there too many ingredients in a product
October 10, 2023

On todays 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 l