Should you wash your hair every day? Episode 167
Hello and welcome to the Beauty Brains, a show where real scientists answer your beauty questions and give you an insiders look at the beauty product industry.
On today’s episode we’re going to be answering questions about
should you wash your hair every day whether dermatologist recommended products are better, the difference between natural and synthetic hair colors how home skin analyzing devices work & if they’re worth it
Beauty Science stories
Parabens continue to be safe
‘Sub-zero waste’ set to be next big global beauty trend in 2019
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Source: thebeautybrains.com - December 10, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: thejoggler Tags: Podcast Uncategorized Source Type: blogs
The Return of the Beauty Brains – Episode 166
After a brief hiatus, the Beauty Brains podcast is back.
Covered on this episode:
Beauty Science stories:
Cruelty free products are free from cruelty.
What does it mean for consumers? Getting rid of animal testing means that products will not be much different than what you could ever make.
EWG on the Kardashian’s show –
We got an email from the PR firm that does the work for the Environmental Working Group (the EWG). This is the group that seems to exist to propagate fear about cosmetics. Well, they sent me a notice crowing about how they were mentioned on the Keeping up with the Kardashian reality tv show. I ...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - December 4, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Perry Romanowski Tags: Podcast hair care natural Source Type: blogs
The Return of the Beauty Brains – Episode 166
After a brief hiatus, the Beauty Brains podcast is back.
Covered on this episode:
Beauty Science stories:
Cruelty free products are free from cruelty.
What does it mean for consumers? Getting rid of animal testing means that products will not be much different than what you could ever make.
EWG on the Kardashian’s show –
We got an email from the PR firm that does the work for the Environmental Working Group (the EWG). This is the group that seems to exist to propagate fear about cosmetics. Well, they sent me a notice crowing about how they were mentioned on the Keeping up with the Kardashian reality tv show. I ...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - December 4, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Perry Romanowski Tags: Podcast hair care natural Source Type: blogs
Should you use a skin cream made with your own blood? Episode 165
We don’t have a transcript for today’s show yet but please enjoy the audio. Listen to the end of show when Perry and I announce that this will be our final podcast for the foreseeable future.
Thanks for stopping by! (Source: thebeautybrains.com)
Source: thebeautybrains.com - January 18, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Randy Schueller Tags: Podcast Source Type: blogs
How to be convincing
The objective should be to discover what is true. Truth is more important than being right.
Don’t fall in love with your own ideas. Always keep an open mind and adjust your thinking based on new evidence.
Seeking out disconfirming evidence can only strengthen your argument. If what you believe is true, then you’ll be prepared to refute any argument against you. This will make you much more convincing. And if you find something that makes you doubt your position, at least you know you need to change your position.
You should ALWAYS be able to answer the question, what evidence would convince me that my position ...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - November 6, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Perry Romanowski Tags: Cosmetic Industry Science safety Source Type: blogs
5 Reasons Sulfate-Free Products Exist
Have you ever wondered why companies sell sulfate free products? If there is some safety issue with sulfates, why do companies continue to sell those products? Why would L’Oreal sell a sulfate free shampoo and also a sulfate containing shampoo?
It all comes down to marketing…mostly.
Interest in sulfate free
A while back I was interviewed by a reporter at Teen Vogue about sulfate free products. It’s a good article and for the most part, my views on sulfate free products were properly portrayed. There was a fair amount of fear mongering from some of the other experts they quoted, but that’s not un...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - November 3, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Perry Romanowski Tags: Cosmetic Formulations Natural cosmetics hair products shampoo sulfate free Source Type: blogs
Understanding US FDA Regulations for Cosmetic Color Additives
I always suggest a review of regulations as the first step in selecting color additives for use in making cosmetics. Colorant regulations can limit the use to certain cosmetic applications and percentages and can also vary by the country in which the product is sold. I recently watched a formulator scramble to replace D&C Red 7 Lake in an eye shadow color at the last minute after realizing it’s not permitted for eye area use in the United States.
US Color Regulations
There are two important definitions to consider when interpreting the color additive regulations for cosmetics. These include the terms ‘cosme...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - October 18, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Kelly Dobos Tags: Formulating Raw Materials regulations Source Type: blogs
To start a cosmetic lab you need Lab Supplies
Here’s the next article in our series about starting a cosmetic lab. Here is the basic equipment you’ll need.
Containers
Weighing equipment
Mixers
Heating & Cooling equipment
Lab supplies
Testing equipment
See the link above for more information about starting a cosmetic lab. In this post we will cover the topic of lab supplies.
What lab supplies you need
Once you have your containers, mixers, weighing stuff, and temperature control equipment, there are still a few more things to get for completing your cosmetic lab setup. While this isn’t an exhaustive list, here are some things that I’ve...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - October 5, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Perry Romanowski Tags: Formulating Resources Source Type: blogs
Are beauty products from Amazon the real thing? Episode 164
Today, we bring you a special Beauty Brains episode featuring Sarah Bellum. Randy is on vacation.
We answer a few question.
About beauty products on Amazon
cejxn19 asks – Hi Guys, I’ve heard some horror stories of people buying expired or knock off beauty products on amazon. Is there any good way to tell if a product is legit other than trial and error?
About the K-Beauty product craze
shar037 says – Hi! I am fascinated with the whole K Beauty craze. With ingredients like Snail Mucen (goo), bee venom, sheep placenta…my curiosity is peaked. Not to mention the fact that most K Beauty routines consis...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - September 29, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: thejoggler Tags: Podcast Source Type: blogs
Is bee venom a good anti-aging ingredient? Episode 163
Is bee venom a good anti-aging ingredient?
Monika asks…Korean Bee Venom essence but it does seem to work. My question is the bee venom really magic or is there something else that removes the spots?
RS: Thanks Monika…this gives me the perfect excuse time to remind listeners to go back to Episode 105 and listen to the story about how Perry got stung in the eye by a bee. If nothing else, just go the webpage and check out the picture of his face. It’s horrific. I’m not kidding. But let’s put my personal revulsion aside and try to figure out why this product seemed to work on Monika’s acne.
PR: We found a study pub...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - August 24, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Randy Schueller Tags: Podcast Source Type: blogs
Things to know about starting an organic or natural cosmetic line
I frequently get requests here on Chemists Corner from people who want to start their own organic skin care line or their own natural cosmetics line. Sometimes they want to know how to make it themselves and other times they are looking for a chemist that can help them. If you have such ambitions, I wish you good luck and will provide you any information you need to help you along your journey. But before you launch your own natural or organic personal care or cosmetic line, here are some things you need to know.
Natural cosmetics are not safer
One of the most common reasons people give for wanting to start an organic ...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - August 22, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Perry Romanowski Tags: Formulating Natural cosmetics Source Type: blogs
The challenges of formulating a natural cosmetic line
Conclusion
While creating truly natural products can be challenging, it can be done demonstrated by successful brands like Burts Bees, Aveeno, and Physicians Formula. It requires you to figure out what your consumer believes is natural then make products that adhere to those natural standards. After that, success is just a matter of good marketing. (Source: thebeautybrains.com)
Source: thebeautybrains.com - August 20, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Perry Romanowski Tags: Natural cosmetics Source Type: blogs
Creating a cosmetic lab – Heating and Cooling equipment
Here’s the next article in our series about starting a cosmetic lab. Here is the basic equipment you’ll need.
Containers
Weighing equipment
Mixers
Heating & Cooling equipment
Lab supplies
Testing equipment
We have already covered the first three topics. In this post we will cover the topic of Heating and Cooling equipment.
Why you need lab heating / cooling equipment
There are a few reasons why you need a way to control the temperature of your prototypes. These include…
Melting water-insoluble solid ingredients
Creating emulsions
Reducing air entrapment
Reducing viscosity
Speeding up production
...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - August 15, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Perry Romanowski Tags: Formulating Source Type: blogs
in-Cosmetics North America Partners with Leading Cosmetics Trade Associations
Two leading US cosmetic trade associations have been confirmed as partners for this year’s in-cosmetics North America exhibition. The Independent Cosmetic Manufacturers and Distributors Association (ICMAD) and The Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) are backing the region’s newest cosmetic ingredients event, highlighting its importance and value to the country’s booming personal care market.
Both partnerships will primarily focus on promotion of the event – which takes place from 11-12 October 2017– to their respective membership databases. The associations will highlight how in just two days, in-cosmetic...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - August 9, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Perry Romanowski Tags: Cosmetic Industry Source Type: blogs
Can you use diaper rash cream as sunscreen? Episode 162
Can you use diaper rash cream as sunscreen?
Mari asks…Today a customer came into the retail pharmacy where I work and demanded that we sell him zinc oxide diaper rash paste so he could use it as sunscreen. I tried to steer him in the direction of actual sunscreens with listed SPFs, but he was not to be dissuaded and ended up leaving with a tube of generic diaper rash cream (with no listed SPF) in hand. His rationale was that diaper rash paste has a higher percentage of zinc oxide than zinc oxide sunscreens. Although this is sometimes true, depending on the brand, my concern is that (a) the formulation of a diaper rash pa...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - July 20, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Perry Romanowski Tags: Podcast Source Type: blogs
