First Derm

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Dermatologists recommend gentle, age-appropriate skincare alternatives like mild cleansers, moisturizers, and sunscreen instead of retinol for young skin. Social media significantly influences the popularity of retinol among young people, leading to increased experimentation without considering safety.

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The Beauty Brains

MARCH 2, 2020

Vitamin C is known to play a role in collagen production in the skin. Additionally, when topically applied it is thought to help heal acne, increase skin barrier function which reduced moisture loss, protects from UV radiation, and prevent & lightens age spots. So, it sounds like a great ingredient! Support the Beauty Brains!

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The Beauty Brains

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Do cosmetic products expire? Is petroleum in skin products like Aquaphor bad for you? What’s the difference between moisturizers and hydrators Beauty news How will the microplastic ban affect cosmetic products ? Do cosmetic products expire? How do moisturizers work?

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The Beauty Brains

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

On today’s episode we’re going to be answering your beauty questions about Does a product’s price indicate anything about quality? Does Glycerin and Aloe Vera really moisturize? What does Salicylic acid do in products? And how legit are beauty product / ingredient trends? Yes, glycerin does. Not much changes.

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The Beauty Brains

JANUARY 15, 2020

Which ingredients are good for these scrubs and moisturizers to have? Question 3 Wahde was wondering if we could help with a paper he wanted to write on the impact of cosmetic use and the environment. I know that a scrub may make lips feel soft in the moment, but will they make my lips feel and look younger over time?

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The Beauty Brains

MARCH 11, 2020

Beauty Questions covered We have a lot of beauty questions to answer today, including: What are the best facial moisturizers for sensitive skin? How does someone become a cosmetic chemist? Beauty Questions Helene on Instagram asks, what are the best facial moisturizers for sensitive skin? Will castor oil help your hair grow?

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The Beauty Brains

APRIL 11, 2019

You know it’s a truism in the media industry…if it bleeds it leads. Fear based news stories are preferred for news organization and stories about cosmetic products are included. Fear based news stories prey on our anxieties and in this online world, they lead to more clicks, social media shares, and advertising money.

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