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On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…

1. Are benzoyl peroxide products dangerous?
2. Is a UBEAUTY serum really a holy grail?
3. What is the new sunscreen active approved by the FDA?
4. Do you need more than 5% Niacinamide?
5. How do keratin treatments work?

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UBEAUTY serum

Approximate timestamps

0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Chit chat
6:00 - Trigger warning: Nose injury story
9: 45 - Can AI be used to learn about active ingredients?
16:00 - Benzoyl peroxide lawsuit
22:25 - UBEAUTY serum
31:10 - New sunscreen active
36:20 - Niacinamide in products
40:00 - Keratin treatments
45:50 - Ending

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On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…

1. What are our thoughts on Herbal Face Food brand?
2. Can eye creams make skin sensitive to the sun?
3. Do we have recommendations for reducing C-section scars?
4. Have we ever looked at the brand Timeless?
5. What do Silymarin and Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate do for skin?

Beauty News

Science of scam?

Boomer skincare vs Millennials

Question links

Herbal face food

Authentic Ego

Approximate timestamps

0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Chit chat
3:45 - Listener feedback
8:00 - Does Perry believe anything works?
12:05 - Beauty News - science or scam
18:20 - Millennials vs Boomer skincare advice
25:50 - Herbal Face food
32:20 - Eye creams and the sun
37:35 - C-section scar treatment
42:45 - Timless brand
45:35 - Silymarin and Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate
51:10 - Ending

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On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…

1. Does sunscreen block skincare ingredients in makeup from working?
2. What do you think of The Good Face Project for cosmetic formulation?
3. Does AO2 Clear help treat acne?
4. What would be a cheaper dupe for StriVectin Anti-Wrinkle Line BlurFector Primer?
5. Do infrared hair tools damage hair, and do heat protectant oils actually work?

Beauty News

What happens when clean has to mean something

Approximate timestamps

0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Chit chat
6:25 - Beauty News - Defining clean beauty
11:10 - Listener feedback
13:10 - Sunscreen blocking skincare ingredients
17:40 - The good face project
23:45 - AO2 clear up acne
30:05 - Strivectin alternatives
35:35 - Infrared hair damage
44:25 - Ending

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On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…

1. Is it a good idea to put pure glycerin on skin?
2. Can a salon professional attend a cosmetic chemist course?
3. Why don’t all Amlactin lotions smell bad?
4. Is there a good two in one shampoo on the market?
5. Are there differences in ingredient quality between brands?

Beauty News

Why would dangerous chemicals be allowed in the us but banned in the EU?

Register for Valerie's Hair Science course

Extras:

Perry's Kitten microneedling -

https://www.tiktok.com/@porchkitties6/video/7636173742468615455

Approximate timestamps

0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Chit chat
5:20 - Beauty News - EU bans chemicals
10:50 - Pure glycerin on skin
20:30 - Salon professionals at cosmetic chemist courses
24:10 - AmLactin doesn't smell?
28:20 - Pantene shampoo
36:00 - Ingredient quality differences
43:10 - Ending

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On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…

1. What’s the difference between Cetaphil and AmLactin?
2. How do you know if a sunscreen is delivering the SPF they claim?
3. Are copper peptides better than retinol?
4. How do you to stay smoother longer after shaving?
5. Can extreme heat or cold affect the performance of a beauty product?

Beauty News

Is this really new technology?

In cosmetics hot ingredient PDRN

Best podcasts

Animal products in cosmetics

Approximate timestamps

0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Chit chat
6:30 - New hair color technology
10:00 - PDRN technology
14:05 - Animal products in cosmetics
17:40 - Cetaphil vs AmLactin
24:50 - SPF cream delivery
30:30 - Copper peptides and retinol
37:15 - Staying smooth after shaving
42:25 - Temperature effects on products
46:25 - Ending

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On today’s show we cover questions including…

1. Does NAD skincare actually have real efficacy data?
2. Do hair masks give better results if they are left on longer?
3. Does shampooing after depositing the color weaken or degrade it?
4. Is glycerin drying skin at high altitudes?

Beauty News

Refillable beauty products. Innovation or a gimmick?

Approximate timestamps

0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Chit chat
8:45 - Refillable beauty products
13:20 - Listener feedback - estrogen skincare
16:10 - NAD skincare
23:10 - Hair masks
32:00 - Shampoo removing color
37:25 - Glycerin at high altitudes
42:00 - Ending

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On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…

1. What are our thoughts on The Hair Multiplier from Le Jardin?
2. We’ll look at Paula’s Choice new longevity serum
3. What’s going on with Leaked Labs?
4. Are various hair products bad for curls?

Beauty News

Taking beauty advice from scientists.

Valerie's quoted article.

Henkel buys olaplex

Panthenol talk

Supplier's day mentioned in the show

Approximate timestamps

0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Chit chat
5:45 - Silicones and hair
9:00 - Taking beauty product advice from scientists
13:50 - Henkel buys Olaplex
15:05 - Panthenol study - does it do anything?
23:30 - Hair multiplier product
30:15 - Paula's chice longevity serum
37:45 - Leaked Labs launch
45:30 - Are products bad for curly hair
50:50 - Ending

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On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…

1. What’s the scoop on rice protein for hair?
2. Can one improve the texture of synthetic hair?
3. Are azelaic acid and copper peptides compatible?
4. Will Alpharet improve 60 year old hands?
5. What are alternatives to Crown Affair’s air dry mousse?

Beauty News

Does rosemary oil help with hair growth?

Rosemary oil vs minoxidyl

What happened to Vegan brands?

Cosmetic ingredient safety checker app.

Approximate timestamps

0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Chit chat
3:50 - Rosemary oil help with hair growth
12:25 - Vegan brands
17:20 - Cosmetic safety checkers
20:20 - Listener feedback
28:00 - Rice protein and hair
33:10 - Synthetic hair texture
37:35 - Azelaic acid and peptides
41:45 - Improving 60 year old hands
48:35 - Air dry mousse
51:50 - Ending

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