Jul 24

Can a $1,200 Eye Treatment Really Reduce Wrinkles? - Episode 430

Send us Fan MailOn today’s show we cover lots of questions including…How does Olaplex Bond Shaper Curl Rebuilding work?Are plant stem cells reducing wrinkles?What chemical in hair color damages the hair?What’s a good sunscreen to use that won’t sting eyes?Is Le Balm solid moistur ... Show More

45m 59s

Jul 10

What really works - Episode 429

Send us Fan MailOn today’s show we cover lots of questions including…How do you know a study can be trusted?Are collagen supplements for skin a myth?What makes a hair conditioner condition? Is EGF worth the hype?Is exfoliation just as important as SPF?Approximate timestamps0:00 - ... Show More

41m 22s

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

Sep 2018

How To Fix Dry Skin & Do Beauty Supplements Work?

Find all the beauty products we mentioned in this episode here: http://mamamia.com.au/the-beauty-chef On this episode we chat beauty supplements...are they a miracle cure or a waste of your hard earned? And now that winter is over I bet you're fed up of dry, cracked skin? We'll f ... Show More

12m 25s

Jun 2021

When to Start Retinol, What Order Your Sunscreen Should Be Applied, Our Favorite Lightweight Concealers and More Mailbag Questions

You called, so we're answering! On today's Mailbag episode, we're addressing all of the questions you left us on our hotline, on Instagram, and in the Facebook group. Tune in to hear our hot takes on when to start using retinol, what order your sunscreen should be applied, and ou ... Show More

36m 55s

Dec 2024

Skincare & Cosmetic Q&A: Must-Have Products, Pore Vacuums, Morning Shed Explained, and Myths Debunked + Benefits of Sculptra & RF Microneedling

In this episode of Derm Approved, I answer your burning skincare, cosmetic, and haircare questions while debunking viral myths. In this episode, we’re diving into some of the most talked-about topics: Is beef tallow the next big thing for your skin? Do I recommend using pore vacu ... Show More

47m 25s

May 2023

Skin Care: Is Anti-Aging a Scam?

When it comes to keeping our skin looking younger, what works? Retinol, hyaluronic acid, vitamin C? This simple question has become confused by the billion-dollar skin-care industry, which floods us with scientific-sounding claims about the chemicals they say we should put on our ... Show More

36m 19s

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

Jul 2021

What is hyaluronic acid and is it magical?

#103 What do roosters' combs and cows' eyeballs have that our skin needs? Let's add another chapter to the chemistry of skin care. Today we explore a special and unusual acid that has some surprising and unique abilities when used in skincare applicatio ... Show More

28m 52s

Apr 2023

9. Collagen Part 1: Is it really doing that much for your skin?

In this episode Fatima and Farah discuss if collagen is the actual IT GIRL it's hyped up to be. The hosts dive in deep into what is collagen, how it's formed, and give you all the beauty industry secrets you didn't know behind collagen.

24m 17s

Jun 2024

Do anti-aging products work?

#099 Rebroadcast In this special re-release episode, Melissa and Jam dive deep into the world of Vitamin A (retinol) and its role in anti-aging skincare. They revisit a popular episode that explores whether anti-aging products genuinely work. The hosts ... Show More

40m 24s

Jun 2019

Here’s A Science Lesson For Your Skincare

This week, Leigh’s giving us a science lesson on our skincare. If you’ve ever heard big beauty words like cosmeceutical or pharmaceutical, but have no clue what they mean, this episode is for you. Leigh explains exactly what cosmeceutical and pharmaceutical products are, what the ... Show More

17m 50s

Dec 2019

Ep 17: Answering All Your Frequently Asked Questions

We're back for another episode of Beauty IQ Uncensored, brought to you by Adore Beauty. What’s on this episode? We’re glad you asked... We get lots of questions from our loyal listeners, so we decided to wrap up the end of 2019 with a rapid-fire Q&A to answer some of your most f ... Show More

24m 30s

Can Collagen really improve skin & why i...