Jun 23

The New Sunscreen Ingredient, Niacinamide Overload, and Keratin Treatments - Episode 428

Send us Fan MailOn today’s show we cover lots of questions including…Are benzoyl peroxide products dangerous?Is a UBEAUTY serum really a holy grail?What is the new sunscreen active approved by the FDA?Do you need more than 5% Niacinamide?How do keratin treatments work?Links in qu ... Show More

47m 54s

Jun 9

Millennial skin care, face food and what really works - episode 427

Send us Fan MailOn today’s show we cover lots of questions including…What are our thoughts on Herbal Face Food brand?Can eye creams make skin sensitive to the sun?Do we have recommendations for reducing C-section scars?Have we ever looked at the brand Timeless?What do Silymarin a ... Show More

52m 45s

Jun 1

Does Sunscreen Stop Your Skincare From Working? - Episode 426

Send us Fan MailOn today’s show we cover lots of questions including…Does sunscreen block skincare ingredients in makeup from working?What do you think of The Good Face Project for cosmetic formulation?Does AO2 Clear help treat acne?What would be a cheaper dupe for StriVectin Ant ... Show More

45m 54s

Apr 2024

Ask a Chemist: Can you dissolve a liquid into a solid? (and other questions)

Bonus Episode: Question and Response 54 In this month's bonus episode, Melissa and Jam respond to your comments and questions about dissolving, purple shampoo, coal ash, and petroleum waste. Thanks to our monthly supporters</strong ... Show More

30m 33s

Mar 2024

Ask a Chemist: How does purple shampoo work, or does it? (and other questions)

Bonus Episode: Question and Response 53 In this month's bonus episode, Melissa and Jam respond to your comments and questions about purple shampoo, salt on icy roads, msg, and more! Thanks to our monthly supporters <ul ... Show More

27m 32s

May 2022

Bonus: Why is caffeine in shampoo? (and other questions)

Bonus Episode: Question and Response 31 In this month's bonus episode, Melissa and Jam respond to comments and questions about shampoo, microplastics, misunderstood chemicals, sports teams, ADHD medications, and more! Want to start your own podca ... Show More

52m 3s

Jun 2024

Ask a Chemist: Why do chemicals smell "chemically?" (And other questions)

Question and Response 57 In this bonus episode of 'Chemistry For Your Life,' hosts Melissa Collini and Jam Robinson answer listener-submitted questions about various chemistry topics. They discuss the distinction between 'chemical' and 'natural' smells, ... Show More

24m 45s

Sep 2022

Bonus: How does gel nail polish dry under UV light? (and other questions)

Bonus Episode: Question and Response 34 In this month's bonus episode, Melissa and Jam respond to comments and questions about nail polish, tattoos, viscosity, humidity, life updates, and more! Want to start your own podcast? <a href="https://tra ... Show More

26m 14s

May 2020

Bonus: My girlfriend's sweat doesn't stink (and other questions)?

Bonus Episode: Question and Response 9 In this month's bonus episode, Melissa and Jam respond to comments and questions about sunlight bleaching, weird feeling soap, sweat and smells, popcorn, and more! We're proud to partner with <a href="https: ... Show More

30m 27s

Sep 2023

Bonus: How does numbing cream work? (and other questions)

Bonus Episode: Question and Response 48 In this month's bonus episode, Melissa and Jam respond to comments and questions about shoes, freeze-drying, water filters, botox, and more! Thanks to our monthly supporters <ul> ... Show More

37m 35s

Oct 2022

Bonus: How did Bella Hadid's spray-on dress work? (and other questions)

Bonus Episode: Question and Response 36 In this month's bonus episode, Melissa and Jam respond to comments and questions about raw garlic burns, Bella Hadid's dress, carbon monoxide poisoning, and more! References from this Episode ... Show More

32m 51s

Jun 2023

Hair Loss, Facelifts and the Return of Beautycon

Have you dealt with hair loss before? Sara is sharing her recommendations for restoring your hair post-pregnancy. (Including some follower suggestions, too!) We then discuss Catt Sadler's facelift and whether 48 is too young to consider an invasive surgery of that nature. (Kirbie ... Show More

40m 3s

Jul 2023

Bonus: Are my shoes chemistry? (and other questions)

Bonus Episode: Question and Response 46 In this month's bonus episode, Melissa and Jam respond to comments and questions about rubber, cold brew coffee, crystals, greenhouse gases, and more. Thanks to our monthly supporters</strong ... Show More

24m 46s

Episode 345 - Is there still formaldehyd...