The Beauty Brains

• Episode 398 - Product talk with Sarah Bellum

  Send us a textIn 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 [email protected]. 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 thebeautybrainsAnd we have a Facebook pageValerie's ingredient company - Simply IngredientsPerry's other website - Chemists CornerFollow the  Porch Kitty Krew instagram accountSupport the show

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• Episode 397 - Heat protectants, protein and sunburns

  Send us a textOn 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 protectantsDo regular hydrolyzed proteins build up on hair?Beauty NewsProtein to restart hair growthHair color litigationSocial media influencing ingredient choiceHuda drops claims after saying it was the “strongest setting spray ever”Valerie on another podcast?Beauty QuestionsHeat protectant articleApproximate timestamps0:00 Intro1:00 Chit Chat4:25 Beauty News - Hair growth protein7:15 Hair color lawsuits11:50 Social media influence on ingredients17:15 Huda beauty claims20:25 Valerie on a podcast22:05 Beauty Questions - Separated product28:45 - Treating sunburned skin35:05 - Matching shampoo and conditioner39:35 - Heat protectants47:30 - Hydrolyzed protein on hair54:15 - 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 [email protected]. 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 thebeautybrainsAnd we have a Facebook pageValerie's ingredient company - Simply IngredientsPerry's other website - Chemists CornerFollow the  Porch Kitty Krew instagram accountSupport the show

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• Episode 396 - Toxic beauty, hair growth and lightweight sunscreens

  Send us a textOn 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.Beauty NewsNPR chemical storyHuffpost toxic ingredientsBest wrinkle creams according to Good HousekeepingQuestion links:Calecim productsToxicologist interviewApproximate timestamps0:00 Intro1:30 Chit Chat6:20 Beauty News12:00 Good Housekeeping product rankings16:05 Listener feedback19:00 - Beauty Questions - Hair loss product25:15 - Light As Air sunscreen28:20 Harmful toxins in personal care products?34:15 - DECIEM company39:40 - Hair questions50:00 - 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 [email protected]. 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 thebeautybrainsAnd we have a Facebook pageValerie's ingredient company - Simply IngredientsPerry's other website - Chemists CornerFollow the  Porch Kitty Krew instagram accountSupport the show

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• Episode 395 - The Klutziest Beauty Podcast?

  Send us a textOn 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 Acid product?Beauty ScienceBest new skincare ingredients1. Retinol Alternatives (e.g., Bakuchiol)2. Malassezin3. Growth Factors4. Sturgeon DNA (Caviar Extract)5. Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)Peptides in skincare - Valerie quoted!Valerie the dog is rescued!Listener FeedbackLab Muffin's video on spray-on sunscreensTheraplex’s formulations?Unveiling haircare chemistry with ValerieApproximate timestamps0:00 Intro - Chit chat1:00 AI voice blowback2:30 Valerie in Reno6:45 Pretty Kitty kitties8:15 Beauty News19:30 Listener feedback22:55 - Beauty Questions - Leave in conditioner25:35 - Special fraction petrolatum30:15 Chlorine on hair35:10 - Violet 2 and hair toner42:15 - Layering LAA products46:25 - 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 [email protected]. 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 thebeautybrainsAnd we have a Facebook pageValerie's ingredient company - Simply IngredientsPerry's other website - Chemists CornerFollow the  Porch Kitty Krew instagram accountSupport the show

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• Episode 394 - Ingredients, hair growth, DIY and more

  Send us a textIt'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. Do hair thinning shampoos really help?4. What are the best ingredients for skin and hair?5. What do you make of this research article about paraben and phthalate exposure?6. Is it ok to make DIY natural deodorant?7. How do we learn the clinical data used to support the brand Germ Star One?8. Do home microcurrent devices work?9. Why do DHA products stink?10. What do you think of the brand Altruist?11. What is the difference between the baby version and normal Aquaphor?LinksThe only 4 ingredients proven to workAltruist skin careReduction of daily use of parabens and phthalatesPura d'or thinning shampooApproximate timestamps0:00 Intro01:45 Beauty questions - ethylhexylglycerin09:00 Thoughts on Coenzyme Q1016:25 - Hair thinning shampoos21:33 - Best ingredients for skin31:30 - Paraben and phthalate research38:40 - Making DIY natural deodorant44:50 - Germ Star one48:42 - Do microcurrent at home devices work51:57 - What do you think of Altruist53:35 - Why does DHA smell55:10 - Aquaphor57:40 - 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 [email protected]. 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 thebeautybrainsAnd we have a Facebook pageValerie's ingredient company - Simply IngredientsPerry's other website - Chemists CornerFollow the  Porch Kitty Krew instagram accountSupport the show

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