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Is bakuchiol safe during pregnancy? episode 210 Feb 18, 2020

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We’ve got a fully packed program today. We’ll be covering a couple of cosmetic science news stories, catching up from my hiatus and answering questions about… Is silicone suffocating hair and causing hair loss? Do proteins in nail products strengthen nails? What is goat’s milk doing in soaps and more? What’s an affordable version of […]

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Is eye lash lift safe and effective? episode 209 Feb 07, 2020

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It’s a solo Beauty Brains podcast. Chemical Free RantSince I’m going solo, there are a few topics I’d like to rant about. Let’s start with chemical free. Can someone tell me something, what do people mean when they claim “chemical free”? I look at the world from the standpoint of a scientist but you don’t […]

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Peptides in skin care – episode 208 Jan 30, 2020

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Beauty questions answered today include Is there a bar shampoo or bar conditioner that works as well as the ones out of a bottle? Why can’t everyone use retinol? Is sugaring dangerous? And does it work as well as waxing? Do peptides have an effect beyond moisturizing & is there a “best one” to pick? […]

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Does Diet Affect Acne – plus SkinMedica serum and hair damage – episode 207 Jan 22, 2020

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On today’s program we are going to talk about a couple of beauty industry news stories and answer your questions about… Is an expensive skin serum worth the money even it if is from a pharmaceutical company? Which is more damaging, hot water or hot styling devices? Do nutrition pads work to deliver actives? Can […]

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How do cosmetics impact the environment? episode 206 Jan 15, 2020

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Beauty Science News stories On today’s program we are going to talk about a couple of beauty industry news stories and answer your questions about… Aluminum hydroxide in topical products Whether lip scrubs are worthwhile The environmental impact of cosmetics And what the differences are between bentonite and charcoal in a facial mask Beauty Science […]

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Do you need to reapply sunscreen indoors? episode 205 Jan 08, 2020

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It’s a special episode with Perry and Sarah Bellum. On today’s episode we’re going to be answering your beauty questions about Do you need to reapply sunscreen if I’m indoor all day? Why is ferulic acid used with vitamin C? Are vampire facial good for your skin? Why isn’t there more recycling? Does Revitalash really […]

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Year end wrap up – episode 204 Dec 30, 2019

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Happy New Year! We take a look at some of the hottest trends in the beauty industry in 2019 including clean beauty, CBD, Indie beauty and waterless beauty. Then we give our predictions for the hottest trends coming in 2020. We’ll get back to answering beauty questions in our next show. Follow the Brains Thanks […]

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Are high quality cosmetic ingredients a thing? #203 Dec 24, 2019

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On today’s episode we’re going to be answering your beauty questions about Quality of ingredients versus price of the product? The Curly Girl Method and Parabens? What it’s like to work in the cosmetics industry Do you have to wait after applying Vitamin C? Beauty Science News stories Is your old makeup is contaminated? Here’s […]

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CBD in cosmetics – Waterless products – and hair dye cancer scare – episode 202 Dec 10, 2019

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On today’s episode we just felt like ranting! Today we cover 3 beauty science topics that have affected the beauty world. Here you’ll get the cosmetic chemist and formulator take on the following topics: Hair dye and a link to cancer Waterless formulas and whether they are superior CBD – is it really linked to […]

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Will meadowfoam seed oil help your face? episode 201 Dec 04, 2019

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On today’s episode we’re going to be answering your beauty questions about Is meadowfoam seed oil making skin less itchy? Can rinse off conditioner give you acne? Does Este Lauder own Bobbie Brown? What is Indie Beauty? What’s the deal with oils and hair? Beauty Science News stories What do you make of these “waiting […]

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