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Do plant extracts work in skin care products – episode 222

The Beauty Brains

Meanwhile on today’s show I’m going to be answering questions about… Whether the SkinDupes AI is a reliable way to pick skin care products? Whether it’s worth it to grow your own plant extracts for skin care? Question 4 – Mishu asks Is there no plant extract worth harvesting and using in skincare?

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Is dry shampoo bad for your hair and scalp? episode 223

The Beauty Brains

Beauty Questions Question 1 – Lori – So I’m just curious to hear from you guys if this is a product that you think is actually well it doesn’t do what it claims does it extend the life of your cosmetic products is it something that you would recommend using or is it fine to just keep items in a in a regular fridge looking forward (..)

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Is bee venom a good anti-aging ingredient? Episode 163

The Beauty Brains

RS: BTW, the product also contains azelaic acid and willow bark extract which is a natural source of salicylic acid. But this raised the larger question about the trend of using bee venom in beauty products, specifically in anti-aging products. And thank you for enlightening everyone on how cosmetic products really work.

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Are super foods good for your skin? Episode 137

The Beauty Brains

Edible ingredients are a common source of inspiration for cosmetic products and it usually takes a few years for ingredient to “catch on” in the food industry before they become popular in personal care. Most products contain an extract of the super food and they use that exact at very low levels.

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Nurturing Delicate Skin: Unveiling the World of Baby Creams

Cosmetify

A baby face cream, ideally with soothing ingredients like chamomile and calendula extracts, provides gentle nourishment. Chamomile Extract: Known for its calming properties, chamomile extract is a staple in baby face creams. So, not only does it fight the battle, but it also helps the skin recover and stay healthy.

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Should you be worried about aluminum in deodorants? Episode 134

The Beauty Brains

So, the bottom line despite all the fear mongering you hear about aluminum in cosmetic products the best evidence to date shows that there are no significant health concerns. The current hypothesis is that the high aluminum content in the brains of patients with Alzheimers is a RESULT of the disease, not the cause. Ref: NY Times.

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Can I use a facial cleanser as a shampoo? Episode 212

The Beauty Brains

This skin can display a reaction as a result of reduced tolerance to an environmental exposure, such as the sun or a cosmetic product. That being said, if your skin is reactive to cosmetic products, it’s important to pinpoint which type of ingredient is causing the sensitivity. We can’t forget the JAMA editorial that Drs.

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