Sunscreen scandals, Busted celebrity brands & beauty questions answered - episode 407
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Episode Sunscreen scandals, Busted celebrity brands & beauty questions answered - episode 407
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On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…
• Is the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology a reliable source for peptide information? • How do you know if a product with an active has enough to be effective? • Does topical estrogen improve skin? • Do at-home microneedling devices work, and is hypochlorous acid spray for skin care? • Is a salon detangler different than one you can buy in the store?
Beauty News
We were on the radio
Washington State bans formaldehyde preservatives.
ChatGPT now has a marketplace?
TPO gel nail polish ban?
Is there a sunscreen scandal?
Celebrity Corner
Drew Barrymore’s line Flower Child closes.
Kim Kardashian SKNN closing
Approximate timestamps
0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Chit chat 5:15 - Beauty news - Formaldehyde bans 9:55 - ChatGPT marketplace 11:55 - TPO ban 16:40 - Sunscreen scandal 21:50 - Celebrity brands shutting down 23:35 - Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology 28:55 - Active ingredient in products 33:25 - Topical Estrogen 38:40 - Microneedling 45:00 - Salon detangler 50:25 - Ending
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