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How Does Shampoo Work?
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How Does Shampoo Work?

This week Reactions takes a look at the science behind how shampoo works. Thanks to chemistry, the products we use to clean and style our hair have evolved over decades — even centuries. How do hairsprays protect your hair while keeping it flexible and light? What's the deal with sls? How do shampoos work, and why are some people choosing to dump the lather altogether? This week, “Ms. Beautyphile” Trina Espinoza and Lex Fleming from “Made U Look” join us in the New York City YouTube Space to explain the science behind hair care. 0:38 - Scientific content starts Find us on all these places: Subscribe! http://bit.ly/ACSReactions Facebook! http://facebook.com/ACSReactions Twitter! http://twitter.com/ACSReactions Tumblr! http://tumblr.com/ACSReactions Virada Cultural 2012 - Old Jazz - Ipiranga & Av Sao Joao by Listening to the City https://soundcloud.com/listeningtothecity Funk by Jack Abrams https://soundcloud.com/jack-abrams Producer: Elaine Seward Writer: Sophia Cai Elaine Seward Executive Producer: Adam Dylewski Scientific consultants: Perry Romanowski Trina Esponiza Sophia Cai Darcy Gentleman, Ph.D. Sources: http://www.ehow.com/about_5460777_basic-antidandruff-shampoo-ingredients.html http://thebeautybrains.com/2007/03/the-shampoo-secret-beauty-companies-dont-want-you-to-know/ Ever wonder why dogs sniff each others' butts? Or how Adderall works? Or whether it's OK to pee in the pool? We've got you covered: Reactions a web series about the chemistry that surrounds you every day. Reactions is produced by the American Chemical Society.
How Does Hairspray Work?
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How Does Hairspray Work?

This week Reactions takes a look at the science of hair spray and how it works. Thanks to chemistry, the products we use to clean and style our hair have evolved over decades — even centuries. How do hairsprays protect your hair while keeping it flexible and light? What's the deal with PVPs? How do shampoos work, and why are some people choosing to dump the lather altogether? This week, “Ms. Beautyphile” Trina Espinoza and Lex Fleming from “Made U Look” join us in the New York City YouTube Space to explain the science behind hair care. 0:28 - Scientific content starts Find us on all these places: Subscribe! http://bit.ly/ACSReactions Facebook! http://facebook.com/ACSReactions Twitter! http://twitter.com/ACSReactions Tumblr! http://tumblr.com/ACSReactions Virada Cultural 2012 - Old Jazz - Ipiranga & Av Sao Joao by Listening to the City https://soundcloud.com/listeningtothecity ιittιε dΔrk oηε - Gypsy Swing Thing https://soundcloud.com/littledark1 Producer: Elaine Seward Writer: Sophia Cai Elaine Seward Executive Producer: Adam Dylewski Scientific consultants: Perry Romanowski Trina Esponiza Sophia Cai Darcy Gentleman, Ph.D. Sources: http://www.wacker.com/cms/en/www_archive/www_2007/www_37/37_innovations/hairstyling_polymer/hairstyling_polymer.jsp http://www.madehow.com/Volume-7/Hairsproy.html http://thebeautybrains.com/2014/11/how-is-makeup-setting-spray-different-than-hairspray/ Ever wonder why dogs sniff each others' butts? Or how Adderall works? Or whether it's OK to pee in the pool? We've got you covered: Reactions a web series about the chemistry that surrounds you every day. Reactions is produced by the American Chemical Society.
How Do Anti-Wrinkle Creams Work?
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How Do Anti-Wrinkle Creams Work?

This week Reactions is looking at the chemistry behind anti-aging creams. We headed to the science to see if the claims to make your skin smooth are true! Skin can stay firm and stretchy thanks to protein fibers called collagen and elastin in the tissue beneath the surface. But environmental factors like smoking or ultraviolet rays from the sun can produce free radicals that damage skin cells’ ability to make more of these supports. Anti-wrinkle products claim they keep the skin surface fresh and rejuvenate these cells, but does their chemistry legit? For more check out these sites: http://cen.acs.org/articles/95/i10/Periodic-graphics-anti-aging-creams.html http://cen.acs.org/articles/94/i19/Making-cosmetic-claims-stick.html Find us on all these places: Subscribe! http://bit.ly/ACSReactions Facebook! http://facebook.com/ACSReactions Twitter! http://twitter.com/ACSReactions Tumblr! http://tumblr.com/ACSReactions LA Funk Pure Natural - Touch Me Roberto Daglio - Flores da Fortuna Producer: Elaine Seward Writer: Trina Espinoza Executive Producer: Adam Dylewski Scientific consultants: Perry Romanowski Darcy Gentleman, Ph.D. Kyle Nackers Sources can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vd30RYNzqeDNSyqtR442oUf0DVCdupj7t_qM5sgnz2M/edit?usp=sharing Ever wonder why dogs sniff each others' butts? Or how Adderall works? Or whether it's OK to pee in the pool? We've got you covered: Reactions a web series about the chemistry that surrounds you every day. Reactions is produced by the American Chemical Society.
What Happens If You Stop Washing Your Hair?
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What Happens If You Stop Washing Your Hair?

This week Reactions takes a look at the science behind what happens if you stop washing your hair. That's right--no poo chemistry. Thanks to chemistry, the products we use to clean and style our hair have evolved over decades - even centuries. How do hairsprays protect your hair while keeping it flexible and light? How do shampoos work, and why are some people choosing to dump the lather altogether? This week, "Ms. Beautyphile" Trina Espinoza and Lex Fleming from "Made U Look" join us in the New York City YouTube Space to explain the science behind hair care. 0:42 - Scientific content starts Find us on all these places: Subscribe! http://bit.ly/ACSReactions Facebook! http://facebook.com/ACSReactions Twitter! http://twitter.com/ACSReactions Tumblr! http://tumblr.com/ACSReactions Virada Cultural 2012 - Old Jazz - Ipiranga & Av Sao Joao by Listening to the City https://soundcloud.com/listeningtothe... Touch Me by Pure Natural Producer: Elaine Seward Writer: Sophia Cai Elaine Seward Executive Producer: Adam Dylewski Scientific consultants: Perry Romanowski Trina Esponiza Sophia Cai Darcy Gentleman, Ph.D. Sources: http://thebeautybrains.com/2007/03/the-shampoo-secret-beauty-companies-dont-want-you-to-know/ http://thebeautybrains.com/2009/08/whats-really-not-true-about-your-shampoo/ Ever wonder why dogs sniff each others' butts? Or how Adderall works? Or whether it's OK to pee in the pool? We've got you covered: Reactions a web series about the chemistry that surrounds you every day. Reactions is produced by the American Chemical Society.
Does Shaving Cream Do Anything?
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Does Shaving Cream Do Anything?

Whether you rock sideburns or baby-smooth legs, all shavers share one concern –– the threat of razor-sharp metal. But luckily, shaving cream packs the right chemistry to keep us looking good while protecting our sensitive skin. What is this fantastic foam in a can? Today, with the help of Ms. Beautyphile, Reactions gets up close and personal with the chemistry of your bathroom's most magical soap. Subscribe to msbeautyphile! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5gI4wshlCozPRgYaBIHREQ Subscribe! http://bit.ly/ACSReactions Facebook! http://facebook.com/ACSReactions Twitter! http://twitter.com/ACSReactions Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/acsreactions/ Tumblr! http://acsreactions.tumblr.com/ You might also like: How Does Moisturizer Work? https://youtu.be/QdNPiW4ZULk How Do Deodorants and Antiperspirants Work? https://youtu.be/qBl0zRi69HQ How Does Shampoo Work? https://youtu.be/SbRzADkzPIQ What's The Best Way To Whiten Teeth? https://youtu.be/_HqA4lCG2EU How Do Anti-Wrinkle Creams Work? https://youtu.be/2ueEEwg7bck Credits: Producer: Kirk Zamieroski Writer: Alexa Billow Scientific Consultants: Michelle Boucher, PhD; Brianne Raccor, PhD; Paul Cziko, PhD Executive Producer: Hilary Hudson Music: Alandra Lightflower Jones - Strike it up Sources: https://patents.google.com/patent/US4761279A/en https://chemistscorner.com/cosmetic-formulation-basics-shaving-cream/ https://www.wired.com/2006/11/whats-inside-shaving-cream/ https://sharpologist.com/2012/03/anatomy-of-a-shaving-cream.html https://health.howstuffworks.com/skin-care/men/shaving-tips/shaving9.htm http://www.madehow.com/Volume-1/Shaving-Cream.html https://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/ingredients/00000157-711d-d279-a1ff-751f66340000 https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/20701#section=Top https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17266256 https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredient/706639/TRIETHANOLAMINE/ Ever wonder why dogs sniff each others' butts? Or how Adderall works? Or whether it's OK to pee in the pool? We've got you covered: Reactions a web series about the chemistry that surrounds you every day. Produced by the American Chemical Society.
How Did the 80s Get Hair So Big?
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How Did the 80s Get Hair So Big?

You can check out Google's Science Journal app at http://g.co/ScienceJournal The 80s was a decade full of neon leg warmers, power ballads, and big hair. But how did we get that big hair so bad it’s good? A little bit of teasing and a lot of chemistry. This week Ms. Beautyphile helps us tackle the science behind perms and crimping and overall big 80s hair. Check out Ms. Beautyphile: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5gI4wshlCozPRgYaBIHREQ How Does Hairspray Work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=haP-EaElL-M Subscribe! http://bit.ly/ACSReactions Facebook! http://facebook.com/ACSReactions Twitter! http://twitter.com/ACSReactions Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/acsreactions/ Tumblr! http://acsreactions.tumblr.com/ You might also like: The Chemistry of Redheads https://youtu.be/Ylt_p2zzONw How Does Hairspray Work? https://youtu.be/haP-EaElL-M Why Flamingos Are Pink and HARDCORE https://youtu.be/rbjnvYVX4Oc How Does Shampoo Work? https://youtu.be/SbRzADkzPIQ What Happens If You Stop Washing Your Hair? https://youtu.be/aTRZ-Up1iWA Credits: Producer: Elaine Seward Writer: Trina Espinoza Scientific Consultants: Michelle Boucher, PhD Brianne Raccor, PhD Trina Espinoza, Trefor Evans, PhD Executive Producer: Hilary Hudson Music: 80s Sitcom TV Show Theme - Dannyj Sam Leopard - Eg Guitar Boogie Classic Version Pop Back to the 80s - Cue The Music Sources: https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/07ee/f42942b5d97a052ebcd800c98dd0437ebd71.pdf http://hairmomentum.com/hair-chemistry-101-quick-glance-hydrogen-bonding/ http://chemistry.elmhurst.edu/vchembook/568hairwave.html http://www.chemistry-blog.com/2018/01/31/the-chemistry-of-hair-relaxers/comment-page-1/ https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/7a04/9292a77dde05d4a3ffd32ca011ba9e2e6967.pdf https://helix.northwestern.edu/blog/2014/05/science-curls https://myhairdressers.com/blog/beginners-guide-perm-works/ https://studylib.net/doc/6974033/making-waves--the-chemistry-of-hair-perms http://cenblog.org/just-another-electron-pusher/2011/09/making-waves-the-chemistry-of-hair-perms/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/thestarmama/69575193 Ever wonder why dogs sniff each others' butts? Or how Adderall works? Or whether it's OK to pee in the pool? We've got you covered: Reactions a web series about the chemistry that surrounds you every day. Produced by the American Chemical Society.

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