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Send us Fan MailOn today’s show we are going to answer questions about…Do allergens last through soap reactions?What is CBD doing in my adult product?Is this DIY Vitamin C recipe worth all the hype?Beauty Science NewsUnilever to axe petrochemicals from it’s entire cleaning rangeA ...  Show more

Send us Fan MailOn today’s show Valerie and Perry answer questions about…Are glycols a problem in skincare?What is hypochlorous acid doing in skincare products?Is Argirelene botox in a bottle?Do we have thoughts on the brand KEEP ME ANCHORED?Beauty Science NewsAre shampoo bottles ...  Show more

Send us Fan MailOn today’s show, Valerie and Perry answers questions about...Is snail mucin a worthwhile ingredient?Do blackhead suction devices work?Will a humidifier help your skin?Beauty Science storiesGarnier teams up with Walmart to launch clean beauty hair care brandLawsuit ...  Show more

Send us Fan MailOn this episode of the Beauty Brains we answer a number of beauty product questions and talk about big companies and the brands they own. Beauty Questions On today’s episode we answer your questions about Yeast infection medicine to treat hair loss Is an organic f ...  Show more