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What makes a cosmetic chemist – Episode 168

The Beauty Brains

There was a study published in British Journal of Dermatology back in 2001 where they looked at the Hair density, hair diameter and the prevalence of female pattern hair loss. Question 5: Janis says “My hair is thinning as I age. Is that inevitable?” For a large portion of people, yes. Thanks again for listening now, go make a difference!

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Are spray sunscreens illegal? And other sunblock questions – Episode 175

The Beauty Brains

I looked into how this works and according to a patent granted in 2001 (patent 6290936B1) they use a water-soluble dye or a blend of water-soluble dyes whose color substantially disappears when the sunscreen emulsion dries after it is spread on the skin and/or is rubbed out. Support the Beauty Brains! The Beauty Brains are now on Patreon !

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Let’s Get Picky About Professional Skin Care Lines

California Skincare Supply

It’s also a good idea to keep up with fashion magazines, beauty bloggers, and other social media influencers to stay in the know about popular trends and products. Since the brand’s launch in 2001, Circadia has been leading industry innovation with skincare based on the body’s circadian rhythms.

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Vitamin C in Cosmetic Products – Does it work? episode 211

The Beauty Brains

Well, in a study published in Dermatologic Surgery back in 2001 looking at this exact question, none of the derivatives significantly converted to L-ascorbic acid in the skin. So, these other versions need to penetrate the skin and then get converted to ascorbic acid to be effective. Support the Beauty Brains!

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Can Vitamin D and Magnesium Curb Your Anxiety and Depression?

Aesthetics Advisor

The use of magnesium and vitamin D for anxiety and depression has been trending on social media — and this is one viral theme that’s worth paying attention to. The chatter includes anecdotal reports from long-time anxiety sufferers who say they’ve gotten relief from the natural supplements. 2021 May; 27(5): 484–493 21 J Aging Gerontol.