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…

On this show we cover lots of questions including… Are silicones like amodimethicone and dimethicone environmentally sound? Is it ok to use both a rinse-off and leave-on conditioner? What do you think of the dermatologist recommended brand (Defenage) Are there any problems with spraying fragrance on your hair? Is exfoliation just as important as SP…

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 you…

On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… Does a shampoo really contain 3% citric acid? Does deodorant work even if you have long armpit hair? How good are sulfate free detergents? What do you know about Albage & bioprogramming technology Is the Andalou Oil Free Lotion effective and are the natural things in it gimmicks? Beauty News Col…

On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… Does topical collagen really work? How good is the whatsinmyjar website? What is the best product/ingredient for long lasting hydration? How good is the Trophy Line Manely Long Hair Polisher as a daily leave-in? Is Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate & Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate the same ingredient? What …

On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… Can a scalp serum or electric wands actually help you regrow your hair? Is it ok to have alcohol in a hair product? What do you think of Mother Science and Malassezin What do you think about the Skingredients products? How does color changing makeup work? Beauty News Can brands really educate co…

On today’s show we cover questions including… Can using too much heat make your hair yellow? Can you turn your bronzer into an SPF 50 with drops from a serum? What is the actual difference between derma glow versus hydra facial consumer results vs clinical results? Is dimethicone bad for your scalp and hair? Are there any benefits to scalp cleanses…

On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… Does tranexamic acid really help reduce hyperpigmentation? Can Rene Furterer products for "reactional thinning hair" do what they claim? Will eating hyaluronic acid improve skin? What’s the difference between derma glow versus hydra facial? Does Gucci Westman’s use a more potent form of Vitamin …

On today’s show we cover lots of skin questions including… Does spraying magnesium on your legs help you sleep and relieve nausea? Are Olivada's waterless skincare products, which use pressed olive oil, truly effective and comparable to Botox? Is the new DIY vitamin C serum from Drunk Elephant safe, effective, and likely to be popular among consume…

On this show we cover lots of questions including… Is a deep conditioner really needed? Is long hair bad for your pregnancy? What ingredients in hair products might make you lose hair? What hair products can we use that don’t have toxic chemicals in them? Do microneedles help ingredients work better? News Creating A Semi-Custom SPF Just Got A Lot E…

This is the 200th episode that Valerie and Perry have recorded together!! And in celebration we had a LIVE virtual audience made up of our patrons. But this is a regular show too so, On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… Can face & body treatments and moisturizers be used on the scalp, and is it okay to use hada labo toner on the sc…

On this show we cover lots of questions including… Why are people putting estrogen cream on their face? Can a shampoo offset the negative problems of hard water? Why aren’t more beauty products sold in a concentrated form? When should you apply a leave-in conditioner? What advice do you have for a future cosmetic chemist? Beauty News Do gray hair d…

On today’s show we cover your questions including… Is sun powder a sensation? Does a corneometer measurement prove a moisturizer works better? What does melatonin do in a body scrub? What does it mean when a shampoo claims it “promotes hair growth”? Can eyelash serum cause dry eyes? Beauty News Unilever settles a benzene lawsuit. J&J proposes new s…

On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… Are shampoos for different hair types all that different? Can topical products help skin once it’s aged? Should you buy tretinoin without a prescription? Do products that claim to get rid of stretch marks actually work? How does a clay mask make skin tingly and red? Beauty News Who are the bigge…

On today’s show we cover lots of hair questions including… What should you look for in hair care products to prevent frizz on humid days? What anti dandruff ingredients are ok for colored hair? How do you find a suitable dupe for an expensive conditioner? Can a product really repel water on the hair? Do heat protectants inhibit the ability to crimp…

On today’s show we cover lots of hair questions including… How do different hair bond repair products compare? What makes nail polish strengtheners work? Does skin know when it is too dry? What are exosomes and why are they in skin care products? Beauty News Velveeta hair color 72% of young males are using makeup? Serena launches a makeup line. Is …

On today’s show we cover questions including… Can silicones prevent the penetration of peptides into skin? What makes a hair spray brushable? Is the Revlonissimo shampoo safe to use? Does copper peptide turn vitamin C orange? What are the basic ingredients in a mascara formula? Beauty News: Benzoyl peroxide is bad? More Benzoyl peroxide news Sephor…