The Beauty Brains

Episode 393 - Jojoba Oil, Retinol, and Other Unexpected Power Couples


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On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…

  • Are cosmetic products filled with microplastics? 
  • What do you do about facial hair?
  • Is jojoba oil good to use with retinol?
  • How can a formula with hypochlorous acid and azeleic acid be stable?
  • How do you handle acne at the hair line?

Beauty News

Will printed skin replace animal testing?
Is Gelatin the same as a Collagen supplement?
Is California going to ban anti-aging products for people under 18?
J&J Talc case update - another rejection for a $10 billion settlement

Recall news

Henkel recall

Acne product recall

Time Stamps

0:00 - Intro and chit chat 
4:45 - Beauty News
8:50 - Collagen and Gelatin
11:45 - California and kids cosmetics
14:15 - Talc lawsuit update
16:40 - Recall news
21:45 - Listener feedback
25:05 - Microplastics and cosmetics
31:55 - Facial hair advice
37:00 - Jojoba oil and Retinol
45:20 - Mixing acids
48:45 - Acne and hair lines
52:45 - Ending


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