Does Diet Affect Acne – plus SkinMedica serum and hair damage – episode 207
On today’s program we are going to talk about a couple of beauty industry news stories and answer your questions about…
Is an expensive skin serum worth the money even it if is from a pharmaceutical company?Which is more damaging, hot water or hot styling devices?Do nutrition pads work to deliver actives?Can a shampoo or conditioner make your hair grow faster?
Beauty Science News
New York is putting limits on 1,4 Dioxane What does this mean for shampoos and body washes?
Gweneth Paltro is at it again – Vagina candles
Beauty Questions
Question 1 – Paula asks – Skin Medica – TNS e...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - January 22, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Perry Romanowski Tags: Podcast Source Type: blogs
Does Diet Affect Acne – plus SkinMedica serum and hair damage – episode 207
On today’s program we are going to talk about a couple of beauty industry news stories and answer your questions about…
Is an expensive skin serum worth the money even it if is from a pharmaceutical company?Which is more damaging, hot water or hot styling devices?Do nutrition pads work to deliver actives?Can a shampoo or conditioner make your hair grow faster?
Beauty Science News
New York is putting limits on 1,4 Dioxane What does this mean for shampoos and body washes?
Gweneth Paltro is at it again – Vagina candles
Beauty Questions
Question 1 – Paula asks – Skin Medica – TNS e...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - January 22, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Perry Romanowski Tags: Podcast Source Type: blogs
How do cosmetics impact the environment? episode 206
Beauty Science News stories
On today’s program we are going to talk about a couple of beauty industry news stories and answer your questions about…
Aluminum hydroxide in topical productsWhether lip scrubs are worthwhileThe environmental impact of cosmeticsAnd what the differences are between bentonite and charcoal in a facial mask
Beauty Science News
Talc is not linked to cancer – I wonder if that will affect the court cases
Regenerative beauty: Aussie skin care brand sees luxury potential in horse placenta
There is a challenge with using ingredients that are derived from animal protein, fat, ta...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - January 15, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Perry Romanowski Tags: Health & safety of cosmetics Podcast Source Type: blogs
Do you need to reapply sunscreen indoors? episode 205
This article was title How accurate are those beauty product DNA tests and it was posted on the Huffpost. They were pondering whether beauty products formulated with your DNA profile in mind were effective. They gave examples of the company Strands Hair Care which gets your DNA profile from a sample of your hair to formulate hair products for you and ORIG3N which offers beauty product advice based on beauty DNA tests.
They did the standard two sides thing where the expert in favor of the technique was, of course, selling products and DNA consultations. She used a lot of “sciencesplaining” and concluded that it defin...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - January 8, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Perry Romanowski Tags: Podcast Uncategorized Source Type: blogs
Year end wrap up – episode 204
Happy New Year!
We take a look at some of the hottest trends in the beauty industry in 2019 including clean beauty, CBD, Indie beauty and waterless beauty. Then we give our predictions for the hottest trends coming in 2020.
We’ll get back to answering beauty questions in our next show.
Follow the Brains
Thanks for listening. Hey if you get a chance can you go over to iTunes and leave us a review. That will help other people find the show and ensure we have a full docket of beauty questions to answer.
ASK A QUESTION – If you want to ask a question click this link or rec...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - December 31, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Perry Romanowski Tags: Podcast CBD cosmetics clean beauty Source Type: blogs
Year end wrap up – episode 204
Happy New Year!
We take a look at some of the hottest trends in the beauty industry in 2019 including clean beauty, CBD, Indie beauty and waterless beauty. Then we give our predictions for the hottest trends coming in 2020.
We’ll get back to answering beauty questions in our next show.
Follow the Brains
Thanks for listening. Hey if you get a chance can you go over to iTunes and leave us a review. That will help other people find the show and ensure we have a full docket of beauty questions to answer.
ASK A QUESTION – If you want to ask a question click this link or rec...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - December 31, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Perry Romanowski Tags: Podcast CBD cosmetics clean beauty Source Type: blogs
Are high quality cosmetic ingredients a thing? #203
In this study publish in the October issue of the Journal of Applied Microbiology, researchers wanted to investigate the nature and extent of microbial contamination in five categories of used cosmetic products (lipstick, lip gloss, eyeliners, mascaras and beauty blenders) and highlight the potential risk posed to consumers in the UK.
The got samples of used products donated by consumers and analyzed them for the microbial contents. This was done by taking a sample, plating them on microbial culture plates and then letting them grow. Surprisingly, they found that anywhere from 79–90% of all used products w...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - December 24, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Perry Romanowski Tags: Podcast Source Type: blogs
CBD in cosmetics – Waterless products – and hair dye cancer scare – episode 202
On today’s episode we just felt like ranting!
Today we cover 3 beauty science topics that have affected the beauty world. Here you’ll get the cosmetic chemist and formulator take on the following topics:
Hair dye and a link to cancerWaterless formulas and whether they are superiorCBD – is it really linked to smoking weed?
Beauty Science News stories
Hair dye linked to cancer – should you be worried?
Waterless beauty products – are they better?
CBD in cosmetics – why is this ingredient linked to drugs? Also, does it do anything?
Follow the Brains
Thanks for listeni...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - December 11, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Perry Romanowski Tags: Podcast CBD hair color waterless beauty Source Type: blogs
CBD in cosmetics – Waterless products – and hair dye cancer scare – episode 202
On today’s episode we just felt like ranting!
Today we cover 3 beauty science topics that have affected the beauty world. Here you’ll get the cosmetic chemist and formulator take on the following topics:
Hair dye and a link to cancerWaterless formulas and whether they are superiorCBD – is it really linked to smoking weed?
Beauty Science News stories
Hair dye linked to cancer – should you be worried?
Waterless beauty products – are they better?
CBD in cosmetics – why is this ingredient linked to drugs? Also, does it do anything?
Follow the Brains
Thanks for listeni...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - December 11, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Perry Romanowski Tags: Podcast CBD hair color waterless beauty Source Type: blogs
Will meadowfoam seed oil help your face? episode 201
On today’s episode we’re going to be answering your beauty questions about
Is meadowfoam seed oil making skin less itchy?Can rinse off conditioner give you acne?Does Este Lauder own Bobbie Brown?What is Indie Beauty?What’s the deal with oils and hair?
Beauty Science News stories
What do you make of these “waiting lists” ?
Why Tata Harper Put 72 Active Ingredients into 1 Glowifying Super-Serum
Beauty Questions
Question 1: Dear beauty brains I have keratosis Polaris on my cheeks and I have tried many products over my 50 years currently the best night time moisturizer is a pricey...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - December 4, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Perry Romanowski Tags: Podcast Source Type: blogs
Stem cells in cosmetics – Beauty Brains rewind episode 166
Covered on this episode:
Beauty Science stories:
Cruelty free products are free from cruelty.
EWG on the Kardashian’s show –
Beauty Questions:
Are human stem cells effective in anti-aging products?
Coincidentally, I just read a story about a new skin care product that incorporates both plant and human “stem cells.” This type of marketing is a bit annoying because it’s completely misleading. There aren’t stem cells in the product no matter what this company claims about their skin cream.
How do I know this? Well, all you have to do is know a little about the science of stem cells an...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - November 26, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Perry Romanowski Tags: Podcast Uncategorized Source Type: blogs
Stem cells in cosmetics – Beauty Brains rewind episode 166
Covered on this episode:
Beauty Science stories:
Cruelty free products are free from cruelty.
EWG on the Kardashian’s show –
Beauty Questions:
Are human stem cells effective in anti-aging products?
Coincidentally, I just read a story about a new skin care product that incorporates both plant and human “stem cells.” This type of marketing is a bit annoying because it’s completely misleading. There aren’t stem cells in the product no matter what this company claims about their skin cream.
How do I know this? Well, all you have to do is know a little about the science of stem cells an...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - November 26, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Perry Romanowski Tags: Podcast Uncategorized Source Type: blogs
Fragrance free hair care and No-BS skincare – episode 200
The Beauty Brains answer questions about…
Why can’t I find more fragrance-free hair products?Living Proof hair care (is the price worth it?)What’s the deal with No-BS SkincareCan magnesium be used for cleaning?
Beauty News
Skin care in the dairy aisle – will probiotics help strengthen skin and hair? There isn’t a lot of evidence to say it will.
Tom’s launches toothpaste tube that’s recyclable – will the other brands owned by Colgate follow suit?
Social media
On this Instagram post we debated the idea that parabens are perfectly safe for cosmetics. There is ample evi...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - November 19, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Perry Romanowski Tags: Podcast Source Type: blogs
Fragrance free hair care and No-BS skincare – episode 200
The Beauty Brains answer questions about…
Why can’t I find more fragrance-free hair products?Living Proof hair care (is the price worth it?)What’s the deal with No-BS SkincareCan magnesium be used for cleaning?
Beauty News
Skin care in the dairy aisle – will probiotics help strengthen skin and hair? There isn’t a lot of evidence to say it will.
Tom’s launches toothpaste tube that’s recyclable – will the other brands owned by Colgate follow suit?
Social media
On this Instagram post we debated the idea that parabens are perfectly safe for cosmetics. There is ample evi...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - November 19, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Perry Romanowski Tags: Podcast Source Type: blogs
Collagen for skin, tea tree oil for acne and other beauty questions – episode 199
The Beauty Brains answer questions about…
Should you take collagen supplements?Is there a difference between men & women’s hair care?Is tea tree oil is as effective as benzoyl peroxideCan Vitamin C change color?
Beauty News
Natural cosmetic act is introduced in congress (in the US)
The purple hair challenge is going viral – I have no idea why
Beauty Questions
Question 1: KH says – Hi. Is there any difference in the formulas besides fragrance? Suave Professional Men Daily Clean Shampoo says “Refreshing Shampoo made specifically for men’s hair” Is this BS? Tha...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - November 12, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Perry Romanowski Tags: Podcast Source Type: blogs
