The Beauty Brains
Episodes
Is Ventner's Daughter Serum worth the price? Episode 229
31 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textQuestions talked about today include Should witch hazel be rinsed off after using?Is Vintner's Daughter serum worth the price?Do y...
Is it ok to blend beauty products? episode 228
20 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today’s show we’re going to be answering questions about…Will cocamidopropyl betaine or decyl glucoside remove water insoluble ...
Most misleading beauty product claims - Episode 227
13 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textValerie and Perry answer questions about which UVA products work best, why azelaic acid products are in gel form, and whether essential ...
Can sunless tanners be organic? Episode 226
02 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today’s show we answer questions aboutIs glycerin bad for curly hair?Are encapsulated ingredients better?Do scalp exfoliators help?...
Are microplastics in cosmetics bad for the environmental? – episode 225
25 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today’s show I’m going to answer questions about Microplastics in cosmetic products Metallic colorants in hair color The best pro...
Will vitamin supplements make my hair grow? Episode 224
19 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWelcome to the Beauty Brains, a show where real cosmetic chemists answer your beauty product questions and give you an insider’s look ...
Is dry shampoo bad for your hair and scalp? episode 223
11 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWelcome to the Beauty Brains, a show where real cosmetic chemists answer your beauty product questions and give you an insider’s look ...
Do plant extracts work in skin care products – episode 222
30 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWelcome to the Beauty Brains, a show where real cosmetic chemists answer your beauty product questions and give you an insider’s look ...
Amino acids in hair plus other beauty questions answered – episode 221
22 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWelcome to the Beauty Brains, a show where real cosmetic chemists answer your beauty product questions and give you an insider’s look ...
Cosmetic Marketing Tricks – Episode 220
14 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHello & welcome to the Beauty Brains, a show where real cosmetic chemists answer your beauty product questions and give you an insid...
Wait time between skincare products – is it necessary? episode 219
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWelcome to the Beauty Brains, a show where real cosmetic chemists answer your beauty product questions and give you an insider’s look ...
Monat MLM Beauty Products – Are they remarkable? Episode 218
22 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWelcome to the Beauty Brains, a show where real cosmetic chemists answer your beauty product questions and give you an insider’s look ...
Victoria Beckham skin, Kiehls, anti-aging products and the oldest beauty brands – episode 217
17 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today’s show we’re going to be answering questions about… Does Kiehls eye alert product help eyes look better? What is the best...
Do bond builders for hair really work? Episode 216
09 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThe Beauty Brains episode 216 featuring cosmetic chemists Valerie George and Perry Romanowski. Beauty questions covered today include:...
Viruses Carnauba Wax and Argan oil on hair – Episode 215
02 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThis is Episode 215. I’m your host, Perry Romanowski and with me today all the way from sunny California is Valerie George. Hello Va...
Is high end lipstick better than store brand lipstick? episode 214
25 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWelcome to the Beauty Brains, a show where real cosmetic chemists answer your beauty product questions and give you an insider’s look ...
Does Beverly Hills MD Brow Serum work and other beauty questions? episode 213
19 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWe have a lot of beauty questions to answer today, including: What do we think of the Beverly Hills MD brow serum Are lash tints safe? W...
Can I use a facial cleanser as a shampoo? Episode 212
11 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text Beauty Questions covered We have a lot of beauty questions to answer today, including: What are the best facial moisturizers for sens...
Vitamin C in Cosmetic Products – Does it work? episode 211
02 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIt’s an all Vitamin C podcast episode. In this show we answer questions including… Beauty Questions Are there different grades of vi...
Is bakuchiol safe during pregnancy? episode 210
18 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWe’ve got a fully packed program today. We’ll be covering a couple of cosmetic science news stories, catching up from my hiatus an...
Is eye lash lift safe and effective? episode 209
07 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIt’s a solo Beauty Brains podcast. Chemical Free RantSince I’m going solo, there are a few topics I’d like to rant about. Let’s ...
Peptides in skin care – episode 208
30 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textBeauty questions answered today include Is there a bar shampoo or bar conditioner that works as well as the ones out of a bottle? Why ca...
Does Diet Affect Acne – plus SkinMedica serum and hair damage – episode 207
22 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today’s program we are going to talk about a couple of beauty industry news stories and answer your questions about… Is an expens...
How do cosmetics impact the environment? episode 206
15 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textBeauty Science News stories On today’s program we are going to talk about a couple of beauty industry news stories and answer your que...
Do you need to reapply sunscreen indoors? episode 205
08 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIt’s a special episode with Perry and Sarah Bellum. On today’s episode we’re going to be answering your beauty questions about D...
Year end wrap up – episode 204
31 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHappy New Year! We take a look at some of the hottest trends in the beauty industry in 2019 including clean beauty, CBD, Indie beauty an...
Are high quality cosmetic ingredients a thing? #203
24 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today’s episode we’re going to be answering your beauty questions about Quality of ingredients versus price of the product? The...
CBD in cosmetics – Waterless products – and hair dye cancer scare – episode 202
11 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today’s episode we just felt like ranting! Today we cover 3 beauty science topics that have affected the beauty world. Here you’l...
Will meadowfoam seed oil help your face? episode 201
04 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today’s episode we’re going to be answering your beauty questions about Is meadowfoam seed oil making skin less itchy? Can rins...
Stem cells in cosmetics – Beauty Brains rewind episode 166
26 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textCovered on this episode: Beauty Science stories: Cruelty free products are free from cruelty. EWG on the Kardashian’s show – Beauty ...
Fragrance free hair care and No-BS skincare – episode 200
19 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThe Beauty Brains answer questions about… Why can’t I find more fragrance-free hair products? Living Proof hair care (is the price w...
Collagen for skin, tea tree oil for acne and other beauty questions – episode 199
12 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThe Beauty Brains answer questions about… Should you take collagen supplements? Is there a difference between men & women’s hair...
Is Paw Paw ointment different than Vaseline? Episode 198
06 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today’s episode we answer your questions about Is Lucas’s Paw Paw ointment different than vaseline? What does the term cosmece...
Is vaping bad for skin – episode 197
28 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today’s episode we answer your questions about Is vaping bad for your skin Is there any benefit to inverse hair conditioning Do ...
Hydroquinone creams, Vitamins in hair and more – episode 196
16 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn this episode of the Beauty Brains we answer a number of beauty product questions and talk about big companies and the brands they own...
More on clean beauty, supplements, baking soda and mineral oil – episode 195
09 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn this episode of the Beauty Brains we answer a number of beauty product questions and talk about big companies and the brands they own...
Clean beauty, oil cleansing and more – episode 194
20 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn this episode of the Beauty Brains we answer a number of beauty product questions and talk about big companies and the brands they own...
Monistat for hair growth – does it work? episode 193
26 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn this episode of the Beauty Brains we answer a number of beauty product questions and talk about big companies and the brands they own...
Do oxygen facials work & more beauty questions – episode 192
14 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today’s episode we’re going to be answering your beauty questions about Oxygen facials and how they work How does plant based h...
Cosmetic brands and big companies – Who owns that – episode 191
06 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn this episode of the Beauty Brains we answer a number of beauty product questions and talk about big companies and the brands they own...
Skin microbiome and cosmetics – peppermint oil and hair growth – episode 190
28 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn this solo episode of the Beauty Brains we cover… Beauty Product Topics Skin Microbiome – Do these beauty products really work? Pe...
Henna hair color and hygral fatigue – episode 189
15 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn this episode of the Beauty Brains we cover a variety of topics for both hair and skin. On this show… Beauty Questions Can you use r...
Blue light protection for skin – do you need it? episode 188
08 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn this episode of the Beauty Brains we cover a variety of topics for both hair and skin. On this show… Beauty News Mental Health &...
Natural ingredients for hair and skin – what works? episode 187
24 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn this episode of the Beauty Brains we cover a variety of topics for both hair and skin. On this show… How does Hard water affect hai...
Fragrance Loophole vacation episode 186
14 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWe’re on vacation this week but instead of skipping the week we thought we’d give you some insight on the fragrance loophole and wha...
Does Beer work for hair and answers to other beauty questions – episode 185
05 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWelcome to the Beauty Brains. A podcast and website where real cosmetic scientists answer your beauty questions. On the show today we co...
Will sunscreen prevent tanning? episode 184
29 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWelcome to the Beauty Brains. A podcast and website where real cosmetic scientists answer your beauty questions. On the show today we co...
Tree nut allergies and cosmetics – episode 183
22 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today’s episode we answer beauty questions about : Should one be worried about tree nuts in cosmetic products? What’s the differe...
BB glow facials – DHA safety – and hard water cosmetics 182
13 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThe Beauty Brains episode 182 – we cover beauty questions about BB glow facials The safety of self tanners Doing you own research and ...
Fermented milk and Shellfish Cosmetics – Episode 181
30 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWelcome to the Beauty Brains, a show where real scientists answer your beauty questions and give you an insider’s look at the beauty p...
Your hair care questions answered – episode 180
23 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWelcome to the Beauty Brains show. On today’s episode we’re going to be answering your hair care beauty questions! Hair products tha...
Is Quaternium 18 a silicone? Episode 179
16 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWelcome to the Beauty Brains, a show where real scientists answer your beauty questions and give you an insider’s look at the beauty p...
Curology questions – Salon conditioners and bar soap shampoo – episode 178
11 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today’s episode of The Beauty Brains we’re going to be answering your beauty questions about The differences between salon and st...
What does Mandelic Acid do in Deodorants – The Beauty Brains solo
01 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWelcome to episode 177! It’s a solo episode of the Beauty Brains. On this episode we’re going to be answering your beauty questions ...
This episode smells – we answer fragrance questions
18 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWelcome to episode 176! Today is our all-fragrance question extravaganza!! On this episode we’re going to be answering your beauty ...
Are cosmetics safer in Europe than in the US? Episode 101
05 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWe had a technical glitch this week & Perry is on vacation so enjoy a show from the archives…episode 101 Question of the week: How...
Are spray sunscreens illegal? And other sunblock questions – Episode 175
26 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThis is episode 175 and on today’s episode we’re going to cover a news stories we found interesting in the cosmetics industry, and t...
Does lip balm expire and other beauty questions – Episode 174
19 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textBeauty questions covered on this episode include… Why is the prescription azelaic acid so expensive? Do cosmetic products expire? Is p...
What to look for in a facial sunscreen – Episode 173
12 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHello and welcome to the Beauty Brains, a show where real scientists answer your beauty questions and give you an insider’s look at th...
Expensive beauty products – how is their price determined? Episode 172
04 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today’s episode we’re going to be answering your beauty questions about Does a product’s price indicate anything about quality?...
Jade Rollers – Micellar water – and more – Episode 171
28 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today’s episode we’re going to be answering your beauty questions about Do jade rollers work or are they just hype? Is micellar w...
The Curly Girl Method – what’s the science? episode 170
21 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today’s episode of the Beauty Brains we cover beauty questions about Shampoo and what it does to hair color Whether collagen works ...
Is more hemp coming to your cosmetics? – Episode 169
14 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWelcome to the Beauty Brains podcast. In today’s episode we answer questions about Petrolatum and it’s use in skin care, whether eye...
What makes a cosmetic chemist – Episode 168
07 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textBeauty Science News What makes a cosmetic chemist? Here’s a story published in the Insider back in November talking about the Luxury s...
Should you wash your hair every day? Episode 167
10 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHello and welcome to the Beauty Brains, a show where real scientists answer your beauty questions and give you an insiders look at the b...
The Return of the Beauty Brains – Episode 166
04 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAfter a brief hiatus, the Beauty Brains podcast is back. Covered on this episode: Beauty Science stories: Cruelty free products are free...
Should you use a skin cream made with your own blood? Episode 165
18 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWe 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 tha...
Are beauty products from Amazon the real thing? Episode 164
29 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textToday, we bring you a special Beauty Brains episode featuring Sarah Bellum. Randy is on vacation. We answer a few question. About beau...
Is bee venom a good anti-aging ingredient? Episode 163
24 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIs 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...
Can you use diaper rash cream as sunscreen? Episode 162
20 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textCan you use diaper rash cream as sunscreen? Mari asks…Today a customer came into the retail pharmacy where I work and demanded that we...
How can you find a cheaper natural lip balm? Episode 161
13 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHow can you find a cheaper natural lip balm? Abby says…I have a question about Bite Beauty’s Agave Lip Mask. It claims its natural f...
Can hair straighteners stop your hair from being naturally curly? Episode 160
18 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textCan hair straighteners stop your hair from being naturally curly? Sarah asks…Can straightening your hair for a long time change it fr...
Why isn’t everyone exfoliating with AHAs? Episode 159
21 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhy isn’t everyone exfoliating with AHAs? Melissa says…I’ve been using an night cream with glycolic acid and I noticed that my ski...
How does color changing makeup work? Episode 158
20 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHow does color changing makeup work? Julia asks…I’m a make up artist and my question is how does color adjusting makeup work? I’ve...
Are lotions with water bad for your skin? Episode 157
24 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAre lotions with water actually bad for your skin? Veronica asks…I heard that using lotions with water is actually bad for your skin b...
Is aloe vera lotion really good for skin? Episode 156
25 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIs aloe lotion good for skin? Gemma asks…I am a huge fan of Vaseline Intensive Care Aloe Fresh lotion. However, I have found another a...
How can I tell if a product will cause acne? Episode 155
18 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textCan a patch test predict acne? Janelly asks…I would like to know if patch testing a product for acne can really work. I see this conce...
Are cosmetics poisoning our water supply? Episode 154
11 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textShould your cosmetics be biodegradable? Fabi asks about biodegradable products… I have an outdoor shower and it drains into the ground...
Is store brand mouthwash as good as name brands? Episode 153
04 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHow can I tell if a store brand mouthwash is the same as the expensive name brand? Victoria says…My husband insists that all name bra...
Can Baby Foot really make your feet smoother? Episode 152
27 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHow does baby foot work? Leslie asks…Can you please explain how Babyfoot works and if it is truly safe to use. I have used it and my f...
How does Tresemme Beauty-Full Volume Reverse Wash haircare system work? Episode 151
20 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHow does Tresemme Beauty-Full Volume Reverse Wash haircare system work? Jess says…I just saw an ad for the Tresemme Beauty-Full Volume...
Are Micellar Water makeup removers the real deal? Episode 150
13 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat’s the deal with micellar water make up removers? Taylor asks…I’m a new listener and enjoy your show so much. (Gets me through...
Is Charlotte Tilbury Multi-Miracle cream really miraculous? Episode 149
06 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIs Charlotte Tilbury Multi-miracle cream really worth it? Jo asks…I love Charlotte Tilbury’s Multi-Miracle Glow product but I’m a...
Does an anti-aging skin cleanser really exist? Episode 148
30 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOur plane just landed and I’m posting this from my phone while waiting for Perry who’s stuck in customs. Apparently they think his j...
Zika or bug spray: which is more dangerous? Episode 147
23 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textI thought for sure we’d be back in the country by now but before we could board the plane Perry was detained by the police. I’m sti...
Are fragrance allergies all in your head? Episode 146
16 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textI thought we’d be flying home from our tropical vacation today but it turns out Perry lost our plane tickets in a poker game last nig...
Can the Think Dirty app really protect you from dangerous cosmetics? Episode 145
09 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textI was planning on coming back to work today but Perry just ordered another picture of margaritas. That means today’s podcast has to be...
Do you smell different when you ovulate? Episode 144
02 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textPerry and I are still at the beach but don’t worry he’s constantly rubbing me down with sunscreen. While we’re gone please enjoy t...
Is it safe to use antibacterial soaps? Episode 143
26 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textPerry and I are on summer vacation. While we’re gone please enjoy this encore episode of our podcast about antibacterial soaps. Cl...
Do you really need 3 kinds of conditioner? Episode 142
19 Jul 2016
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Send us a textDo I really need to use 3 kinds of conditioner? Dev asks… Is it absolutely essential to use a leave in, a rinse out, and a deep condit...
Can Coca Cola give you a better sun tan? Episode 141
12 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textCan Coca Cola give you a better tan? Nanda asks…Will Coca Cola give you a better sun tan? When I first head this I thought it was an o...
Is fabric softener a good hair conditioner? Episode 140
04 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDoes blotting oily sunscreen reduce SPF? Emma asks in Gmail…I don’t like the oily skin I get from using sunscreen so I blot off the ...
Can hair really be sensitive to protein? Episode 139
28 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIs the NIOD brand really “ultra-scientific?” Saania says…I have a question about a skincare brand that’s gained a cult status am...
Are boar bristle brushes better for your hair? Episode 138
21 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAre boar bristle brushes better for your hair? Georgina asks…Are boar bristle brushes better for your hair? I’m looking at a Mason P...
Are super foods good for your skin? Episode 137
14 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAre super foods effective beauty ingredients? Jana asks…What are your thoughts on super foods in skin care? Ingredients like acacia, c...
Can I use clay to shampoo my hair? Episode 136
07 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textCan I use clay to shampoo my hair? Joneen says…I have a question about rhassoul clay. I’ve heard great things about using it as a ...
Do anti-aging patches really work? Episode 135
31 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDo anti-aging patches really work? Julia asks…Can micro needle patches really work to deliver anti-aging ingredients like hyaluronic a...
Should you be worried about aluminum in deodorants? Episode 134
24 May 2016
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Send us a textShould we be worried about aluminum in deodorants? Erin asks…Should we be worried about aluminum in deodorants? First of all don’t g...
Will silicone ruin a coconut oil hair treatment? Episode 133
17 May 2016
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Send us a textIs the “Remedy” hair treatment by Rita Hazan really magic? Lizzy asks…Does the Rita Hazan Remedy have any magic in it? My hair fee...
Can I mix my own sunscreen? Episode 132
10 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHow do I find a sunscreen that doesn’t cause acne? Allison asks…What’s the difference between a sunscreen and a sunblock? Also, ...