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Why did they change their formula? - Episode 409
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Send us a text On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… Why would a company reformulate a product? Do different hair products cancel each other out? What sources do you recommend where consumers can educate themselves? What hair ingredient could be staining your shirt? Is a lotion with CBD oil suitable for sensitive skin? Beauty News P…
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How to Get the Gunk Off and the Glow On - episode 408
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Send us a text On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… Is it a good idea to load up a product with active ingredients? What do you think of the Ziip Halo device? How do you remove mineral sunscreen from your skin? What do humectants really do in hair? What is Neogen plasma skin regeneration? Beauty News What the Hell Are Skin-Loving C…
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Sunscreen scandals, Busted celebrity brands & beauty questions answered - episode 407
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Send us a text On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… Is the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology a reliable source for peptide information? How do you know if a product with an active has enough to be effective? Does topical estrogen improve skin? Do at-home microneedling devices work, and is hypochlorous acid spray for skin care? Is a s…
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Can Collagen really improve skin & why is purple shampoo drying? - episode 406
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Send us a text On this show we cover lots of questions including… How can you tell if a new product is just a name change or the formulas are different? Why can’t companies sell mousse sunscreens? Why is purple shampoo drying? What’s the deal with OS-01 peptide? / What are your thoughts on Molecular Mesh? How do you deal with rosacea? Beauty News D…
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Ozempic skin care, serums and more - episode 405
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Send us a text On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… Do non-UV wavelengths of light also damage the skin Are Dr Emi Arpa products truly innovative or just driven by trendy marketing? Does using an ultra-plush, water-only makeup remover cloth cause significant mechanical exfoliation? Are there baby products that people should use and…
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Sunscreen sticks, oils, hair masks and more - episode 404
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Send us a text On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… What is the right way to apply sunscreen sticks? What role do oils, butters, and silicones actually play in haircare Do you need less anhydrous sunscreen than lotion based ones? Do all hair masks work the same way? Beauty News PETA suspends Beauty without Bunnies program Can We St…
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Exfoliation, Beef Tallow and a baby - episode 403
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Send us a text On this show Valerie is back and we cover... Does product build-up cause breakage? Is a chemical exfoliant better than a soft silicone scrubber? What are your thoughts about beef Tallow facial creams? Are rinse-free shampoos any good? Beauty News Safer Beauty Bill Martha Stewart launches a line Approximate timestamps 0:00 - Intro 1:0…
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Mushrooms, diamond dust and dark circle serums - Episode 402
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Send us a text On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… Are the IS Clinical Hydra Cool products special? What do we think of the anti-aging and effectiveness of Pavise? What ingredients might be responsible for the great results in a conditioner? What can be done about under eye dark circles? How do you practice sun safety diligently A…
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Heat protection, facial masks and sunscreen - episode 401
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Send us a text 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…
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Episode 400 - Indoor sunscreen, micellar water, and a baby?
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Send us a text 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 fr…
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Episode 399 - From Curl Cream to Tretinoin: Unpacking Your Beauty Questions!
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Send us a text 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…
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Episode 398 - Product talk with Sarah Bellum
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Send us a text 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. T…
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Episode 397 - Heat protectants, protein and sunburns
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Send us a text 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 Hair color litigation S…
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Episode 396 - Toxic beauty, hair growth and lightweight sunscreens
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Send us a text On this show we answer questions like... What do you think about the hair loss product Calecim? What is the deal with Banana Boat's Light As Air sunscreen? Are personal care products filled with harmful toxins? What are your thoughts on the DECIEM company? Are they sketchy? And finally we’ll end with a series of patron hair questions…
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Episode 395 - The Klutziest Beauty Podcast?
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Send us a text On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… What is a good leave-in conditioner that has only a little bit of protein? What is special fraction petrolatum? Is wet hair more resistant to chlorine than dry? How does Violet #2 work in hair & what’s a hair toner? Can you layer an Ascorbyl Glucoside product over an L-Ascorbic Ac…
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Episode 394 - Ingredients, hair growth, DIY and more
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Send us a text It's a solo episode for Perry today as the Beauty Brains travel schedule made it too difficult to record together. But we'll be back together next show. In the meantime, enjoy these answers to a variety of questions sent in including... 1. Is Ethylhexylglycerin a suitable preservative? 2. What are your thoughts about coenzyme Q10? 3.…
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Episode 393 - Jojoba Oil, Retinol, and Other Unexpected Power Couples
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Send us a text 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 tes…
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