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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 Do collagen supplements really improve skin? Is VO5 better than Pantene Approximate timestamps 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Chit chat 5:45 - Beauty news - Colla...
Send us a text On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… Do non-UV wavelengths of light also damage the skinAre 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 avoid?Do facial serums work?Beauty News Ozempic face aging - Valerie is quoted J&J settles privacy lawsuit Approximate timestamps 0:0...
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 1:00 - Chit chat 5:50 - Beauty news - Safer beauty bill 11:20 - Martha Stewart beauty 15:15 - product build up on hair 19:55 - Exfoliating 21:40 - F...
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 diligentlyApproximate timestamps 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Chit chat 3:50 - Natural talk 11:05 - IS Clinical 17:10 - Pavise sunscreen 26:50 - Kerastas conditioner 32:10 ...
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 free' nail polishes safer? Beauty News Peptides in moisturizers. Do you really need them? Troubling world of dupe fragrances Stop falling fo...
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 best shampoos for men? Sydney Sweeny bath soap sparks controversy Approximate timestamps 0:00 Intro 1:00 Chit Chat 8:20 Beauty News - Best s...
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 protectantsDo regular hydrolyzed proteins build up on hair?Beauty News Protein to restart hair growth Hair color litigation Social media influencing ingredient choice Huda drops claims after saying it was the “strongest setting spray ever” Valerie on another podcast? Beauty Qu...
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.Beauty News NPR chemical story Huffpost toxic ingredients Best wrinkle creams according to Good Housekeeping Question links: Calecim products To...
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 Acid product?Beauty Science Best new skincare ingredients 1. Retinol Alternatives (e.g., Bakuchiol) 2. Malassezin 3. Growth Factors 4. Sturgeon DNA (...
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 testing? Is Gelatin the same as a Collagen supplement? Is California going to ban anti-aging products for people under 18? J&J Talc case update -...
Send us a text On today’s show we cover the following questions: Does beef tallow do anything for skin?What can you do to address the effects of second hand smoke on skin and hair? What should you consider when picking humectants?Why are cheap conditioners so thin?What does it mean for a fatty acid to swell?Beauty News Articles like this have been showing up in my feeds. 68 year olds spring skin routine made sagging skin 43% firmer? 47 year old skin became 42% firmer? Time Stamps 0:00 - ...
Send us a text On today’s show we cover questions including… Can you make your own grey treatment shampoo at home?Is an at-home micro needling system a great addition to skin care routine? What is squalene and why does my skin love products that have it in it?Why can’t you feel the menthol effect everywhere as strongly?What’s the difference between body lotion or cleanser and face lotion or cleanser?Beauty News Are beauty labels lying to you? Can you really create beauty products that ar...
Send us a text On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… Can you mix chemical exfoliant with a hydrating serum to dilute the exfoliant?Is using a topical minoxidil for women safe to use on eyebrows?Does shampoo really strip all the lipids from your hair?Is the Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Cream properly preserved?Do we know of a good website to find allergenic ingredients in products?Beauty News First lawsuit of the year! What you should know about the toxins in beauty products. Ques...
Send us a text On this show we cover questions including… What are our thoughts on eye lash glues?What polymers are used in tubing mascara?What is inflammaging and is it going to be a big trend this year?Does Estriol cream live up to its claims?How do you restore hair's natural texture and manageability after washing? Beauty News Top 10 most beautiful women according to science? Best ingredients for mature skin Time Stamps 0:00 - Intro and chit chat - bug bites, cat in the wall update 6:...
Send us a text On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… How much should you trust seals of approvals on product labels?What do you think of Brooke Shields hair care line?What makes a good lip mask and day cream?What are your thoughts on the Geek & Gorgeous brand?Why would a brand include two hydroquinone-based lightening creams with the same active ingredient and concentration?Beauty News FDA bans red #3 from food. Time Stamps 0:00 - Intro and chit chat - black eye, cat...
Send us a text On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… Is it ok to use self-tanner under your eyes and around your lips?Are PFAS the ingredients that cause products to self-foam?How can a silicone protect hair up to temperatures of 450 degrees?Are certain types of products worth getting the more expensive product?What is the chemistry of nanoplasty?But first… Beauty News FDA proposes new test for talc containing products. Walmart says it won’t hit its’s emission goals. Five Ways...
1Send us a text On this show we cover questions including… What do you think of Oneskin products?Are there any good beauty finds in the EU that you can’t find in the US?Will hair water damage hair over time?Do you have to wash the sweat out of your hair every time?Can a cream really “firm” or lift the neck? Prediction show! Time stamps 0:00 - Intro and chit chat 5:00 - Prediction review from 2024 14:15 - Beauty predictions for 2025 25:30 - Oneskin products 29:00 - European Beauty Finds 34...
Send us a text It's a solo episode today but lots to cover including... Are quats in hair conditioners causing bacterial resistance?What do you think of WISH skin health products?Do more expensive heat protectant products provide better protection?How do you figure out whether hair is high or low porosity?Is it worth buying products online instead of in drug stores?Are patented ingredients really game-changers, or just marketing tricks?Time stamps 0:00 - Intro and chit chat 3:30 - Quaternary ...
Send us a text On this show we cover lots of questions including… How can a cosmetic company claim their product “fixes” DNA errors?How does hair coloring and hair bleaching affect hair damage differently?Why isn’t there an SPF rating on hair care products that protect from UV damage?What are your thoughts about rejuran skincare?How good is 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid? How does the Rebond Leave-in Miracle Bond³ Building Mask work?Beauty News The next 5 years in Beauty Skin benefits of ...
Send us a text On this show we cover lots of questions including… What can Batanna oil do for hair? Is there a benefit to looking for “quat free” products?Can you use a clarifying shampoo more than once a week?Is there a difference between men’s and women’s products that treat thinning hair?Plus career advice!Beauty News Are fish guts going to help smooth your wrinkles? Are you paying too much for shampoo and conditioner? Selena Gomez is a billion dollar brand? Approximate timestamps 0:0...
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I'm late to listening but warts are NOT fungal, they are caused by the human papillomavirus. Wart treatments work because they kill the virus cells under the skin. If you don't kill all the cells and are just scraping away the top skin, the wart will keep coming back.
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Wow...your phrase about 20 yrs too late is still a spoiler. That was deliberate with a condescending tone at the end. There other ways to describe Idris' role without saying that you just chose to be an a$$.
Learned a lot of stuff from both of you. Particularly, the debunking of marketing methods done by cosmetics company. These are very helpful information that i hope everyone has access to.
This is so weird.. I decided to listen to this podcast while styling my hair. I bought a new hair product to try and I was really debating whether I should continue using dimethicone in my hair products. And my name is Shay!! WHOOAA talk about coincidental!! 🤯
great informative podcast.
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Great episode!
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