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Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1192241/open_sms] On 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 News Will printed skin replace animal testing? [https://www.independent.ie/business/technology/new-3d-printed-imitation-skin-could-take-the-place-of-animals-in-testing-of-cosmetics-scientists-say/a1614181614.html] Is Gelatin the same as a Collagen supplement? [https://www.allure.com/story/gelatin-skin-care-supplements] Is California going to ban anti-aging products for people under 18? [https://www.cosmeticsdesign.com/Article/2025/04/08/legal-expert-reacts-to-californias-proposed-retinolaha-ban-for-under-18s/] J&J Talc case update - another rejection for a $10 billion settlement [https://www.globalcosmeticsnews.com/jjs-talc-turmoil-court-rejects-us10-billion-settlement/] Recall news Henkel recall [https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/henkel-capital-sa-de-cv-recalls-tec-italy-totale-shampoo-due-potential-health-risk] Acne product recall [https://cosmetics.specialchem.com/news/industry-news/fda-issues-voluntary-recall-of-acne-products-000236705] Time Stamps 0:00 - Intro and chit chat  4:45 - Beauty News 8:50 - Collagen and Gelatin 11:45 - California and kids cosmetics 14:15 - Talc lawsuit update 16:40 - Recall news 21:45 - Listener feedback 25:05 - Microplastics and cosmetics 31:55 - Facial hair advice 37:00 - Jojoba oil and Retinol 45:20 - Mixing acids 48:45 - Acne and hair lines 52:45 - Ending Five 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.com [thebeautybrains@gmail.com] 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeVsnUXRGwpKQU9ZOEbqgSvia1Djh19-xpEOrmoALyY6IgpOg/viewform] 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856 Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 [https://www.instagram.com/thebeautybrains2018/] on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains [https://twitter.com/thebeautybrains] On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains And we have a Facebook page [https://www.facebook.com/beautybrainsblog/] Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients [https://simply-ingredients.com/] Perry's other website - Chemists Corner [https://chemistscorner.com/] Follow the  Porch Kitty Krew instagram account [https://www.instagram.com/porch_kitty_krew/] Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/thebeautybrains?fan_landing=true]

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1192241/open_sms] On 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 burn Beauty News Are consumers really getting more educated? [https://www.cosmeticsdesign.com/Article/2025/03/19/skin-care-sales-surge-on-amazon-as-consumer-trust-and-ingredient-awareness-grow/] Time Stamps 0:00 - Intro and chit chat  5:10 - Beauty News 12:30 - Highlighting hair 14:45 - Protein overload 21:00 - Witch Hazel and acne 29:20 - Alastin skin nectar 35:50 - Razor burn 40:30 - ending Five 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.com [thebeautybrains@gmail.com] 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeVsnUXRGwpKQU9ZOEbqgSvia1Djh19-xpEOrmoALyY6IgpOg/viewform] 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856 Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 [https://www.instagram.com/thebeautybrains2018/] on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains [https://twitter.com/thebeautybrains] On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains And we have a Facebook page [https://www.facebook.com/beautybrainsblog/] Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients [https://simply-ingredients.com/] Perry's other website - Chemists Corner [https://chemistscorner.com/] Follow the  Porch Kitty Krew instagram account [https://www.instagram.com/porch_kitty_krew/] Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/thebeautybrains?fan_landing=true]

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1192241/open_sms] On 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 News Articles like this have been showing up in my feeds. 68 year olds spring skin routine made sagging skin 43% firmer? [https://www.journee-mondiale.com/en/the-68-year-olds-spring-skin-routine-that-made-sagging-skin-43-firmer-hyaluronic-acid-was-key/] 47 year old skin became 42% firmer? [https://www.journee-mondiale.com/en/my-47-year-old-skin-became-42-firmer-this-spring-with-retinol-when-applied-this-specific-way/] Time Stamps 0:00 - Intro and chit chat  3:05 - Beauty News 10:00 - Beef tallow and skin 15:28 - Second hand smoke 20:18 - Humectants 27:29 - VO5 conditioner 34:00 - Fatty acid swelling 37:57 - ending Five 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.com [thebeautybrains@gmail.com] 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeVsnUXRGwpKQU9ZOEbqgSvia1Djh19-xpEOrmoALyY6IgpOg/viewform] 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856 Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 [https://www.instagram.com/thebeautybrains2018/] on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains [https://twitter.com/thebeautybrains] On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains And we have a Facebook page [https://www.facebook.com/beautybrainsblog/] Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients [https://simply-ingredients.com/] Perry's other website - Chemists Corner [https://chemistscorner.com/] Follow the  Porch Kitty Krew instagram account [https://www.instagram.com/porch_kitty_krew/] Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/thebeautybrains?fan_landing=true]

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1192241/open_sms] On 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 News Are beauty labels lying to you? [https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/misleading-marketing-dosages-of-ingredients-in-beauty-products] Can you really create beauty products that are different for tweens & teens? [https://www.cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/Article/2025/02/24/priority-alpha-kinside-calls-on-industry-to-create-safe-beauty-space-for-tweens-and-teens/] Top ten beauty brands on Amazon [https://beautymatter.com/articles/the-top-10-amazon-brands-of-2024-by-market-share?_kx=38gkdyHwjAi5XBltk7F9XlcDNcyaBMXjqp7nBnrj2Ak.UCfjfs] Pure Sensitive Shampoo by Nature Clean [https://natureclean.ca/collections/products-available-online/products/pure-sensitive-shampoo-unscented-and-hypoallergenic]. Sky line by Green Cricket. [https://greencricketlifestyle.com/collections/shampoo/products/fragrance-free-shampoo-1?variant=48214464856366] Time Stamps 0:00 - Intro and chit chat  5:45 - Beauty News 19:35 - Listener feedback 20:45 - Making your own grey shampoo 24:45 - Microneedling 28:50 - Squalene 35:45 - Menthol 41:45 - Face vs body products 47:50 - ending 50:00 - Whipped cream dreams Five 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.com [thebeautybrains@gmail.com] 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeVsnUXRGwpKQU9ZOEbqgSvia1Djh19-xpEOrmoALyY6IgpOg/viewform] 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856 Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 [https://www.instagram.com/thebeautybrains2018/] on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains [https://twitter.com/thebeautybrains] On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains And we have a Facebook page [https://www.facebook.com/beautybrainsblog/] Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients [https://simply-ingredients.com/] Perry's other website - Chemists Corner [https://chemistscorner.com/] Follow the  Porch Kitty Krew instagram account [https://www.instagram.com/porch_kitty_krew/] Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/thebeautybrains?fan_landing=true]

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1192241/open_sms] On 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 News Biggest fragrance trends for 2025 [https://www.perfumerflavorist.com/news/fragrance/news/22930038/marie-claire-releases-10-biggest-fragrance-trends-for-2025] What is antipollution beauty? [https://www.cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/Article/2025/02/12/whats-new-in-anti-pollution-beauty/] Questions SkinSAFE [https://www.skinsafeproducts.com/] Instant Dye Shampoo [https://polarhaircare.com/products/instant-dye-shampoo] Vivier GrenzCine serum [https://www.skinelite.com/vivier-grenzcine-serum-1-fl-oz/] Time Stamps 0:00 - Intro and chit chat  4:35 - Beauty News 19:45 - Beauty Questions - Dye shampoo 25:50 - GrenzCine-Serum 33:10 - Dry shampoos 39:00 - Azaelic acid products 46:10 - Natural fragrances 52:10 - Ending Five 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.com [thebeautybrains@gmail.com] 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeVsnUXRGwpKQU9ZOEbqgSvia1Djh19-xpEOrmoALyY6IgpOg/viewform] 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856 Social media accounts on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018 [https://www.instagram.com/thebeautybrains2018/] on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains [https://twitter.com/thebeautybrains] On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains And we have a Facebook page [https://www.facebook.com/beautybrainsblog/] Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients [https://simply-ingredients.com/] Perry's other website - Chemists Corner [https://chemistscorner.com/] Follow the  Porch Kitty Krew instagram account [https://www.instagram.com/porch_kitty_krew/] Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/thebeautybrains?fan_landing=true]