The Beauty Brains

The Beauty Brains


Latest Episodes

Episode 360 - Brushable hair spray, silicon peptides and more
March 26, 2024

On today’s show we cover questions including…Can silicones prevent the penetration of peptides into skin?What makes a hair spray brushable?Is the Revlonissimo shampoo safe to use?Does copper peptide turn vitamin C orange?What are the basic ingredients in

Episode 359 - Space skin care and hair mousse alternatives
March 07, 2024

On todays show we cover lots of questions includingWhat do we think of the Aeonia "Age Defyning Serum" Mainly, the claim is that it was tested in space?Why is hair mousse sold in the form of a foam?What ingredients in makeup make it waterproof

Episode 358 - How should you layer skin care products?
March 01, 2024

On todays show we cover questions includingWhat do you think of infrared hair dryers?How does a store brand like Equate compare to mainstream brands?How do you properly layer a moisturizer, a sunscreen and a foundation to avoid flakiness?Are UV/LED la

Episode 357 - Silk pillowcases, white tigers and titanium dioxide
February 22, 2024

On todays show we cover questions includingIs it true that a satin or a silk pillow case helps prevent frizz?What do we think of the White Tiger skincare collection?What is the most effective color to offset the Tyndall Effect?What are our thoughts on t

Episode 356 - The questions of curling hair
February 07, 2024

On todays show we cover lots of hair questions includingCan hair be too healthy to curl?Does hair porosity matter when picking products?When is the best time to curl?Should you limit hair curling to once every three days?Whats the maximum temp to heat

Episode 355 - Do you become immune to skin care actives?
January 27, 2024

On todays show we cover questions includingDoes freezing hair cause damage?Does skin get immune to the benefits of skin care products?What do we think of coconut oil for hair?Are collagen supplements for skin care a myth?What are the key ingredients in

Episode 354 - Do Microneedles Work for Skincare?
January 19, 2024

On todays show we are going to cover some questions includingWhat is your opinion of microneedle patches?How do you know a study should be trusted?What makes a hair conditioner condition?Is efg (epidermal growth factor) worth the hype?Why do companies i

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