Send us a text On this episode, we answer questions about... Do pharmaceutical grade claims mean anything?If my product smells like stinky feet or cheese, does it still work?Can Glycolic acid be used as a deodorant?Do salon hair brands really work better?Plus we review trend predictions from last year and our trend predictions for the coming year. Beauty New ... Show More
Mar 2024
Ask a Chemist: How does purple shampoo work, or does it? (and other questions)
<p><strong>Bonus Episode: Question and Response 53<br />
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<p>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!</p>
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27m 32s
Jan 2024
Bonus: How do "forever chemicals" sneak into our clothes? (and other questions)
<p><strong>Bonus Episode: Question and Response 51<br />
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<p>In this month's bonus episode, Melissa and Jam respond to your comments and questions about PFAS/forever chemicals, the periodic table, chemistry and engineering, and more!</p>
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23m 2s
Mar 2024
Why do things fade in the sun?
<p><strong>#081 Rebroadcast<br />
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<p>The sun. It's nice, it's warm, it helps things grow, it helps us see, it helps us exist in the first place. But it's also a massive burning molten ball of radiation and ultraviolet rays. So how does our mysterious yellow friend f ... Show More
29m 5s
Sep 2023
Can forever chemicals be destroyed? (PFAS part 4)
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So is there any hope of destroying forever chemicals? Once we've made these super resilient molecules, can we finally figure out how to unmake them? And if so, how? Well the good news is yes, they can be destroyed, and the methods are fascina ... Show More
43m 1s
Mar 2020
Ep. 237 10 things to look forward to in Spring 2020
Spring 2020 is shaping up to be far different than anything anyone could have expected. We are, as a global community, just beginning to feel the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. At Sorta Awesome, we know it's a struggle to find anything to be joyful about right now. But we belie ... Show More
52m 1s
Oct 2021
Ep. 346: Relearning Beauty Etiquette, Listener Favorites for Sensitive Skin & The Week’s Beauty News
We discuss rusty social skills and how to comment (or not?) on someone’s appearance. Plus, Jenn made a DIY linen spray, we have three “Raise A Wand” suggestions for sensitive skin, and there’s lots of news to chat about: the future of fragrance at Parfums Christian Dior and Estée ... Show More
34m 52s