The Beauty Brains

Launching a line, hair hydration, and retinaldehyde - Episode 419

Send a textOn today’s show we cover lots of questions including…Are there hydrogen peroxide free glosses for hair?Is retinaldehyde better than adapelene?What are our thoughts on cosmetics in terra cotta containers?Are oils or water better for locking in moisture to hair?How do you start your own skincare line?Beauty QuestionsAdapelene study - Clinical efficacy of adapalene (differin(®)) 0.3% gel in Chilean women with cutaneous photoagingStart a cosmetic line webinarApproximate timestamps0:00 - Intro1:00 - Chit chat9:00 - Listener feedback - Pantene16:30 - Hair gloss20:15 - Retinaldehyde and adapelene29:30 - Terra cotta cotainers34:50 - Oils lock in moisture44:35 - Starting your own line52:30 - 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 thebeautybrains@gmail.com3. 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

That product cost how much to make!? Episode 418

Send us a textOn today’s show we cover lots of questions including…How much does it really cost to make products?Does goat milk have benefit on skin?Is the Paula’s Choice new serum amazing? Is Glycerin bad for hair?What ingredients should you look for in a makeup primer?Beauty NewsFDA doesn’t determine safety of PFASMen’s skin care line.Approximate timestamps0:00 - Intro1:00 - Chit chat4:00 - Beauty News14:00 - How much do products cost18:30 - Goat milk and Paula's Choics28:00 - Glycerin in hair38:00 - Ingredients in makeup primer44:00 - Ending45:30 - Teddy the Hungry Kitty CatFive 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.com3. 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

Does Pantene’s "Abundant and Strong" Really Improve Your Hair Health? - Episode 417

Send us a textOn today’s show we cover lots of questions including…What are your thoughts on Pantene’s Abundant and Strong system?Is The Ordinary Lash Curl Finisher safe?Do we have recommendations on barrier repair moisturizers?Are ionic hair dryers better for your hair?Is there anything unique about the Renpure Coconut Whipped Creme Leave-in Conditioner?Beauty NewsTop 10 beauty brandsBeauty QuestionBelow are two videos talking about the science of the hair care system:https://youtu.be/9eO6AF7eFsA?si=cPQstICqh0DwN-mbhttps://youtu.be/sKWm5VQb5c4?si=jCNb4slNDvFlHcOULash Curl Finisher | The Ordinary https://share.google/tUUVW43sRX9sC8pnHApproximate timestamps0:00 - Intro1:00 - Chit chat - 4:15 - Top 10 beauty brands 10:45 - Pantene Abundant and Strong26:45 - Ordinary lash curl finisher33:10 - Barrier repair moisturizers38:45 - Ionic hair dryers43:55 - Renpure Coconut Whipped Creme Leave-in Conditioner48:15 - 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 thebeautybrains@gmail.com3. 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

Menstral Mask Madness, When Skincare Trends Go a Little Too Far - Episode 416

Send us a textOn today’s show we cover questions including…When do you need heat protectors in products?What do you think of color locker products from Fanola?Should we be worried about chemicals in our laundry detergent?Plus!  our big start of the year prediction show!PredictionsGeneral trendHot ingredientCelebrity launchBeauty NewsWhat’s the secret to good skin care?  Have a lot of moneyC&T most popular stories of the yearStrange skin treatmentsApproximate timestamps0:00 - Intro1:00 - Chit chat - health, reading, goals6:30 - Podcast year in review11:10 - Review 2025 Predictions16:00 - New predictions for 202620:10 - Beauty News - Secret to good skin22:05 - Top news articles of 202530:00 - Weird stuff people put on their face35:24 - When do you need heat protectors39:25 - Fanola color protecting products43:35 - Is laundry detergent causing cancer?49:50 - 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 thebeautybrains@gmail.com3. 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

Low pH shampoo - hard water - supplement sunscreen and more - episode 415

Send us a textOn today’s show we cover lots of questions including…Do low pH shampoos preserve color?Can a supplement provide you sun protection?What effects does hard water have on hair color?How significant are the health risks to taking topical tretinoin?What’s the difference between aerosol and non aerosol sprays?Beauty NewsNY SCC meetingFDA withdraws talc rule.New sunscreen in USElectrokinetics confirms BTMC is best conditioner!Question linksScience direct articleCleveland clinic article Approximate timestamps0:00 - Intro1:00 - Chit chat - SCC meeting in New York9:15 - Beauty News - FDA talc rule12:00 - Best hair conditioner15:00 - New sunscreen in the US18:15 - Low pH shampoo20:40 - Supplement sun screen24:50 - Hard water and hair29:50 - Topical tretinoin37:20 - Aerosol vs non aerosol41:05 - 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 thebeautybrains@gmail.com3. 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