The Beauty Brains

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1192241/open_sms] On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… * How do you know if a product is providing heat protection? * What kind of damage can high force air do to wet hair? * What makes a facial mask work amazingly? * What is really important when using sunscreen? * Do red light masks spur collagen growth? Beauty News Buzzy skincare ingredients - which do you think are the most promising? [https://nuvomagazine.com/beauty/the-next-wave-of-buzzy-skin-care-ingredients] Approximate timestamps 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Chit chat 4:50 - Beauty News - Buzzy ingredients 14:55 - Beauty Questions - Heat protection 17:50 - Air force on hair 26:00 - Facial masks 32:00 - Sunscreen 37:45 - Red light masks 45:05 - 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 lots of questions including… * How does different water affect the performance of hair products? * Do you really need to reapply sunscreen every 2 hours? * Can rinse out conditioner and a deep conditioner or mask be used interchangeably? * Does Avene makeup removing micellar water really work? * Are '20 free; or '12 free' nail polishes safer? Beauty News Peptides in moisturizers.  Do you really need them? [https://nymag.com/strategist/article/what-is-a-peptide-moisturizer.html] Troubling world of dupe fragrances  [https://www.formesdeluxe.com/article/the-troubling-world-of-dupe-fragrance.64986] Stop falling for these sunscreen myths. [https://www.thecut.com/article/sunscreen-misconceptions-debunked-charlotte-palermino-dieux-sun-screener.html] sunscreen ingredient checker.  [https://www.dieuxskin.com/pages/sunscreen-ingredient-checker] Approximate timestamps 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Italy and babies 10:55 - Beauty News - Peptides 17:10 - Duping products 22:20 - Sunscreen myths 27:20 - Beauty Questions - Hard & Soft water 33:55 - Do you need to reapply sunscreen indoors 42:30 - Rinse out and deep conditioners 46:35 - Micellar water for makeup 50:25 - Safer nail polishes? 57:45 - 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 today’s show we cover lots of questions including… * How do you know if a product has gone bad?  * Are the results from Retinol comparable to Retin A? * Is Pantene bad for hair? * Can you use skin products on your scalp? * Is it ok to use a metal spoon to mix vitamin C? * Are salt sprays safe to use?  Beauty News Fat Mascara taking a break? The best shampoos for men? [https://www.newbeauty.com/best-shampoos-for-men/] Sydney Sweeny bath soap sparks controversy [https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/dr-squatch-sydnny-sweeney-bathwater-soap-backlash] Approximate timestamps 0:00 Intro 1:00 Chit Chat 8:20 Beauty News - Best shampoo for men 13:20 - Fat Mascara suspends their show 15:30 - Sydney Sweeny soap 18:00 - Beauty Questions - Product expiration 22:05 - Retinol vs Retin A 28:05 - Is Pantene bad for hair? 34:20 - Skin products on scalp 39:00 - Mixing vitamin C with stainless steel 43:05 - Salt sprays for hair 47:10 - 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]

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1192241/open_sms] In this episode of "The Beauty Brains," host Valerie George and guest Sarah discuss the latest beauty industry trends, including Pros’ new customizable scalp serum and the growing focus on scalp care. They share honest opinions on mass market versus premium shampoos, debunking common myths and highlighting their personal favorites. The conversation covers product effectiveness, ingredient misconceptions, and the importance of tailoring hair care to individual needs. They also touch on medicated shampoos, SPF products, and makeup preferences, offering practical advice and industry insights for listeners navigating the world of beauty products. 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 lots of questions including… * Can you re-emulsify a broken product? * How do you treat sunburned skin? * Do you have to use the matching conditioner with a shampoo? * How effective are heat protectants * Do regular hydrolyzed proteins build up on hair? Beauty News Protein to restart hair growth [https://www.cosmeticsandtoiletries.com/formulas-products/hair-care/news/22940552/researchers-uncover-protector-protein-to-restart-hair-growth] Hair color litigation [https://www.cosmeticsdesign.com/Article/2025/05/13/hair-color-litigation-targets-loreal-usa-wella-clairol-and-more-for-alleged-failure-to-warn-of-cancer-risk/] Social media influencing ingredient choice [https://www.cosmeticsdesign.com/Article/2025/05/07/study-explores-social-medias-growing-influence-on-cosmeceutical-trends/] Huda drops claims after saying it was the “strongest setting spray ever” [https://www.cosmeticsdesign.com/Article/2025/05/27/huda-beauty-drops-setting-spray-claims-after-nad-fast-track-review/] Valerie on another podcast? [https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/sunday/audio/2018987639/do-peptides-give-your-skin-a-little-pep] Beauty Questions Heat protectant article [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21635854/] Approximate timestamps 0:00 Intro 1:00 Chit Chat 4:25 Beauty News - Hair growth protein 7:15 Hair color lawsuits 11:50 Social media influence on ingredients 17:15 Huda beauty claims 20:25 Valerie on a podcast 22:05 Beauty Questions - Separated product 28:45 - Treating sunburned skin 35:05 - Matching shampoo and conditioner 39:35 - Heat protectants 47:30 - Hydrolyzed protein on hair 54:15 - 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]