Beauty by the Beaker

In this episode of Beauty by the Beaker, hosts Sadie and Natalie are diving into the science of haircare. They discuss identifying your hair type, and the importance that plays on an ideal haircare routine. This week they answer questions about the effectiveness of heat protectants for styling, and rosemary oil for hair growth. Stick around for a discussion on salon ‘grade’ versus drugstore haircare products, and a reminder of the importance of personal preference in hair care routines. Welcome to Beauty by the Beaker, the podcast where science meets your bathroom shelf. We're two cosmetic chemists who want to reveal what really goes into your favorite products - and we aren't afraid to bust some myths while doing it. Whether you’re a skincare enthusiast, a curious consumer, or just tired of being told coconut oil cures everything, you’re in the right place. Let's gossip about all things beauty together! Pull up a chair, your appointment's about to start.Visit our website to read more about this episode and check out our blog post with sources.Join us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Youtube!@beautyxbeaker@natbxb@sadiebxbContact us at info@beautyxbeaker.comSpecial thanks to Flip Twogood for our photos and Hailey Romero for our branding.

Natalie and Sadie are thankful for you! In this weeks episode the hosts are getting you ready to buy beauty products this holiday season. With all the flashy advertising, it can be hard to know what to believe, and what products are going to work best for you. Tune in if you want to know the secret to finding your perfect skincare routine. Welcome to Beauty by the Beaker, the podcast where science meets your bathroom shelf. We're two cosmetic chemists who want to reveal what really goes into your favorite products - and we aren't afraid to bust some myths while doing it. Whether you’re a skincare enthusiast, a curious consumer, or just tired of being told coconut oil cures everything, you’re in the right place. Let's gossip about all things beauty together! Pull up a chair, your appointment's about to start.Visit our website to read more about this episode and check out our blog post with sources.Join us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Youtube!@beautyxbeaker@natbxb@sadiebxbContact us at info@beautyxbeaker.comUse code BXB10 for 10% off a Hair Analysis from ⁠⁠⁠⁠Strandprint⁠⁠Special thanks to Flip Twogood for our photos and Hailey Romero for our branding.

Welcome back to another episode, and the first of many on Natural vs. Synthetic cosmetic ingredients. This week, we’re talking all about what “natural” actually means (spoiler: the FDA doesn’t even know). We discuss why petroleum might be more natural than you think, and why nature — beautiful as she is — definitely does not have our best interests in mind. The goal here isn’t to make you scared of your skincare, but to help you feel more confident and informed when you’re picking your cosmetics. After all, it is PERSONAL care. Welcome to Beauty by the Beaker, the podcast where science meets your bathroom shelf. We're two cosmetic chemists who want to reveal what really goes into your favorite products - and we aren't afraid to bust some myths while doing it. Whether you’re a skincare enthusiast, a curious consumer, or just tired of being told coconut oil cures everything, you’re in the right place. Let's gossip about all things beauty together! Pull up a chair, your appointment's about to start.Visit our website to read more about this episode and check out our blog post with sources.Join us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Youtube!@beautyxbeaker@natbxb@sadiebxbContact us at info@beautyxbeaker.comUse code BXB10 for 10% off a Hair Analysis from ⁠⁠⁠⁠Strandprint⁠⁠Special thanks to Flip Twogood for our photos and Hailey Romero for our branding.

In this week's episode, hosts Sadie and Natalie are diving deep into the science of acne — what it is, why it happens, and how to treat it. This episode explores all the factors that contribute to breakouts and what makes acne so complex. We’ll cover the different types of acne, lasting effects like scarring and hyperpigmentation, and the emotional toll it can take. Plus, we break down treatment options, covering everything from prescription retinoids to Over the Counter Drugs, to ingredients that claim to help acne but are not recognized by the FDA. So whether you’re just starting your acne journey or have tried everything, this episode helps make sense of it all and reminds us that Beauty is deeper than skin! Welcome to Beauty by the Beaker, the podcast where science meets your bathroom shelf. We're two cosmetic chemists who want to reveal what really goes into your favorite products - and we aren't afraid to bust some myths while doing it. Whether you’re a skincare enthusiast, a curious consumer, or just tired of being told coconut oil cures everything, you’re in the right place. Let's gossip about all things beauty together! Pull up a chair, your appointment's about to start.Use code BXB10 for 10% off a Hair Analysis from ⁠⁠Strandprint⁠⁠Visit our website to read more about this episode and check out our blog post with sources.Join us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Youtube!@beautyxbeaker@natbxb@sadiebxbContact us at info@beautyxbeaker.comSpecial thanks to Flip Twogood for our photos and Hailey Romero for our branding.

In this weeks episode, hosts Sadie and Natalie are answering your burning questions, while participating in a Halloween activity, painting pumpkins! We cover our most coveted products, our stance on clean beauty and cosmetic ingredient websites, and how we recommend getting into the industry. We also talk about the 2025 sunscreen drama, or sunscreen gate. Plus the pros and cons of contract manufacturing. This week, it's Halloween craft night with your cosmetic chemist BFFs. Welcome to Beauty by the Beaker, the podcast where science meets your bathroom shelf. We're two cosmetic chemists who want to reveal what really goes into your favorite products - and we aren't afraid to bust some myths while doing it. Whether you’re a skincare enthusiast, a curious consumer, or just tired of being told coconut oil cures everything, you’re in the right place. Let's gossip about all things beauty together! Pull up a chair, your appointment's about to start.Special shout out to Jen from The Eco Well, and Michelle from Lab Muffin Beauty Science for being great sources. Check out Jen's episode with Dr. Angelo LandriscinaRead the Teen Vogue article on Cosmetic Advice Join the Society of Cosmetic Chemists! Use code BXB10 for 10% off a Hair Analysis from ⁠Strandprint⁠Visit our website to read more about this episode and check out our blog post with sources.Join us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Youtube!@beautyxbeaker@natbxb@sadiebxbContact us at info@beautyxbeaker.comSpecial thanks to Flip Twogood for our photos and Hailey Romero for our branding.

Welcome back! This week hosts Natalie and Sadie are back in the classroom, and they are ready to teach you everything you need to know before you start mixing! In todays episode, Natalie is going to give you the first 4 lesson of Potions Class. This course is designed help keep you safe from misleading information, and potentially dangerous beauty products. If you have ever considered making DIY cosmetics, stick around, this one is for you! Welcome to Beauty by the Beaker, the podcast where science meets your bathroom shelf. We're two cosmetic chemists who want to reveal what really goes into your favorite products - and we aren't afraid to bust some myths while doing it. Whether you’re a skincare enthusiast, a curious consumer, or just tired of being told coconut oil cures everything, you’re in the right place. Let's gossip about all things beauty together! Pull up a chair, your appointment's about to start.Much of our information for todays episode is from Jen at The Eco Well Podcast. Listen for yourself hereRead more about MUDCAPSVisit our website to read more about this episode and check out our blog post with sources.Join us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Youtube!@beautyxbeaker@natbxb@sadiebxbContact us at info@beautyxbeaker.comSpecial thanks to Flip Twogood for our photos and Hailey Romero for our branding.

Welcome back to another episode! This week is all about getting to know our favorite fall fruit, the Pumpkin! Join hosts Natalie and Sadie as they discuss everything about this gourd, from biology to Jack-o-lantern. They break down how botanical naming works and how it can help us understand the organisms' relation to other living things. Learn all about plant metabolites, and why humans like them so much, and stick around for some extra fun pumpkin facts!Welcome to Beauty by the Beaker, the podcast where science meets your bathroom shelf. We're two cosmetic chemists who want to reveal what really goes into your favorite products - and we aren't afraid to bust some myths while doing it. Whether you’re a skincare enthusiast, a curious consumer, or just tired of being told coconut oil cures everything, you’re in the right place. Let's gossip about all things beauty together! Pull up a chair, your appointment's about to start.***PLEASE READ BEFORE ANY PUMPKIN DIY - please use caution if trying pumpkin in cosmetics. Pumpkin is not preserved, and is NOT shelf stable. Do not add pumpkin to existing cosmetics unless intended for immediate use. There are many pumpkin DIY recipes online, some say they are shelf stable, but they are NOT. Unpreserved cosmetics are dangerous. Visit our website to read more about this episode and check out our blog post with sources.Join us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Youtube!@beautyxbeaker@natbxb@sadiebxbContact us at info@beautyxbeaker.comSpecial thanks to Flip Twogood for our photos and Hailey Romero for our branding.

In this episode of Beauty by the Beaker, hosts Sadie and Nat are diving into one of the most misunderstood topics in beauty — parabens and preservatives. We get into how parabens have been used safely for so long, when they got such a bad rep, and why some of the so-called “clean” alternatives might not be any better. We talk about the Darbre study that started all the drama around parabens (and why it’s actually pretty flawed), plus what “hazard vs. risk” really means. Welcome to Beauty by the Beaker, the podcast where science meets your bathroom shelf. We're two cosmetic chemists who want to reveal what really goes into your favorite products - and we aren't afraid to bust some myths while doing it. Whether you’re a skincare enthusiast, a curious consumer, or just tired of being told coconut oil cures everything, you’re in the right place. Let's gossip about all things beauty together! Pull up a chair, your appointment's about to start.Visit our website to read more about this episode and check out our blog post with sources.Join us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Youtube!@beautyxbeaker@natbxb@sadiebxbContact us at info@beautyxbeaker.comSpecial thanks to Flip Twogood for our photos and Hailey Romero for our branding.

On this week’s episode of Beauty by the Beaker, Sadie and Natalie are officially welcoming spooky season (aka the best month of the year) — and celebrating Natalie’s 30th! They’re breaking down why preservatives in your beauty products actually matter, how microbes can sneak in and mess things up, and the real risks if products aren’t properly protected. Of course, they’ve got a few cosmetic horror stories to share, plus practical tips to help you make sure your routine is safe and effective. Stick around for a teaser on next week’s topic: parabens.Welcome to Beauty by the Beaker, the podcast where science meets your bathroom shelf. We're two cosmetic chemists who want to reveal what really goes into your favorite products - and we aren't afraid to bust some myths while doing it. Whether you’re a skincare enthusiast, a curious consumer, or just tired of being told coconut oil cures everything, you’re in the right place. Let's gossip about all things beauty together! Pull up a chair, your appointment's about to start.Visit our website to read more about this episode and check out our blog post with sources.Join us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Youtube!@beautyxbeaker@natbxb@sadiebxbContact us at info@beautyxbeaker.comSpecial thanks to Flip Twogood for our photos and Hailey Romero for our branding.

It's finally here - Sunscreen part 2! This is just the beginning of what we are sure will be a series. In today's episode we freshen up on UVA and UVB, talk about how sunscreen is tested, and discuss what options you have to keep yourself safe from the sun! If you want to learn about how the sun leads to premature aging, or you want to know the difference between different types of sunscreen - todays episode is for you!Welcome to Beauty by the Beaker, the podcast where science meets your bathroom shelf. We're two cosmetic chemists who want to reveal what really goes into your favorite products - and we aren't afraid to bust some myths while doing it. Whether you’re a skincare enthusiast, a curious consumer, or just tired of being told coconut oil cures everything, you’re in the right place. Let's gossip about all things beauty together! Pull up a chair, your appointment's about to start.Visit our website to read more about this episode and check out our blog post with sources.Join us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Youtube!@beautyxbeaker@natbxb@sadiebxbContact us at info@beautyxbeaker.comSpecial thanks to Flip Twogood for our photos and Hailey Romero for our branding.

We have a long way to go when it comes to education in beauty- but who's responsible for that? This week we talk about how influencers have transformed the cosmetic industry.Welcome to Beauty by the Beaker, the podcast where science meets your bathroom shelf. We're two cosmetic chemists who want to reveal what really goes into your favorite products - and we aren't afraid to bust some myths while doing it. Whether you’re a skincare enthusiast, a curious consumer, or just tired of being told coconut oil cures everything, you’re in the right place. Let's gossip about all things beauty together! Pull up a chair, your appointment's about to start.Visit our website to read more about this episode and check out our blog post with sources.Join us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Youtube!@beautyxbeaker@natbxb@sadiebxbContact us at info@beautyxbeaker.comSpecial thanks to Flip Twogood for our photos and Hailey Romero for our branding.

Join us in this weeks episode to hear Nat talk all about sunscreen! ... wait... no, it's mostly just the Sun. Learn how the sun came to be, and why you need to be worried about it! We hope you are ready for your chemistry lesson! Part 2 of this episode will be released on Wednesday, September 24thWelcome to Beauty by the Beaker, the podcast where science meets your bathroom shelf. We're two cosmetic chemists who want to reveal what really goes into your favorite products - and we aren't afraid to bust some myths while doing it. Whether you’re a skincare enthusiast, a curious consumer, or just tired of being told coconut oil cures everything, you’re in the right place. Let's gossip about all things beauty together! Pull up a chair, your appointment's about to start. Visit our website to read more about this episode and check out our blog post with sources. Join us on Instagram, TikTok and Youtube!@beautyxbeaker @natbxb @sadiebxbContact us at info@beautyxbeaker.com or visit our website for inquiries. Special thanks to Flip Twogood for our photos and Hailey Romero for our branding.

From lead-based face creams to donkey milk exfoliants and even gladiator sweat, skincare has always been a mix of ritual, culture, science, and risk. In this episode, we chatted about the strange and surprising history of beauty, from ancient Egypt and Rome to today’s TikTok trends, and discovered what it reveals about gender, class, colonialism, and medicine.Welcome to Beauty by the Beaker, the podcast where science meets your bathroom shelf. We're two cosmetic chemists who want to reveal what really goes into your favorite products - and we aren't afraid to bust some myths while doing it. Whether you’re a skincare enthusiast, a curious consumer, or just tired of being told coconut oil cures everything, you’re in the right place. Let's gossip about all things beauty together! Pull up a chair, your appointment's about to start. ⁠Visit our website⁠ to read more about this episode and check out our ⁠blog post with sources⁠. Join us on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠ and ⁠Youtube⁠!@beautyxbeaker @natbxb @sadiebxbContact us at info@beautyxbeaker.com or ⁠visit our website for inquiries⁠. Special thanks to Flip Twogood for our photos and Hailey Romero for our branding.

Welcome to Beauty by the Beaker, the podcast where science meets your bathroom shelf. We're two cosmetic chemists who want to reveal what really goes into your favorite products - and we aren't afraid to bust some myths while doing it. Whether you’re a skincare enthusiast, a curious consumer, or just tired of being told coconut oil cures everything, you’re in the right place. Let's gossip about all things beauty together! Pull up a chair, your appointment's about to start. Visit our website to read more about this episode and check out our blog post with sources. Join us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Youtube!@beautyxbeaker   @natbxb  @sadiebxbContact us at info@beautyxbeaker.comSpecial thanks to Flip Twogood for our photos and Hailey Romero for our branding. 

Welcome to Beauty by the Beaker, the podcast where science meets your bathroom shelf. We're two cosmetic chemists who want to reveal what really goes into your favorite products - and we aren't afraid to bust some myths while doing it. Whether you’re a skincare enthusiast, a curious consumer, or just tired of being told coconut oil cures everything, you’re in the right place. Let's gossip about all things beauty together! Pull up a chair, your appointment's about to start. Visit our website and check out our blog for recaps and sources for each episode. Join us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Youtube!@beautyxbeaker   @natbxb  @sadiebxbContact us at info@beautyxbeaker.comSpecial thanks to Flip Twogood for our photos and Hailey Romero for our branding.