The Beauty Brains
Latest Episodes
Episode 360 - Brushable hair spray, silicon peptides and more
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
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?
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
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
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?
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?
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
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?
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
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