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On today’s show we cover questions including…

1. What do you think of the young goose line of products
2. How do silicones work in hair care products?
3. How does Cetaphil nourishing oil to foam cleanser work?
4. Are those outdoor sunscreen stations providing effective product?
5. Does light from your cell phone affect your skin?

Beauty News

1.  5 recent breakthroughs in cosmetic science

2. Beauty industry giants collide for cosmetic safety to end ‘historical lack of collaboration’

3. How reliable is the Yuka app for buying beauty products?

4. Ulta Beauty hit with lawsuit over ‘clean’ beauty claims

Approximate timestamps

0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Chit chat
7:20 - Beauty news - 5 cosmetic science "breakthrus"
10:45 - Cosmetic safety in the industry
13:25 - Ulta Beauty clean claim lawsuit
17:00 - Yuka app
21:15 - Beauty Questions - Young Goose line
30:05 - Silicones in hair care
34:25 - Cetaphil oil cleanser
38:30 - Outdoor sunscreen stations
44:15 - Blue light and your skin
49:05 - Ending

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

1. Why would a company reformulate a product?
2. Do different hair products cancel each other out?
3. What sources do you recommend where consumers can educate themselves?
4. What hair ingredient could be staining your shirt?
5. Is a lotion with CBD oil suitable for sensitive skin?

Beauty News

Pycnogenol in skin care

K beauty causing problems?

SPF updates: 

SPF 50

Sunscreen investigation

Approximate timestamps

0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Chit chat
5:30 - Beauty news - Pycnogenol
9:00 - K beauty problems
15:30 - Beauty Questions - Product reformulation
20:10 - Do products cancel each other out?
23:20 - Sources for beauty education
27:45 - Ingredient staining a shirt
32:25 - CBD lotion
38:00 - Ending

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

1. Is it a good idea to load up a product with active ingredients?
2. What do you think of the Ziip Halo device?
3. How do you remove mineral sunscreen from your skin?
4. What do humectants really do in hair?
5. What is Neogen plasma skin regeneration?

Beauty News

What the Hell Are Skin-Loving Cosmetics?

Do you think that is true?  I’m cynical but even I think that sounds a bit over the top.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vvht6jMYlY

Pterostibene - New anti-aging ingredient?

Approximate timestamps

0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Chit chat
6:30 - Beauty news - Skin loving cosmetics
13:20 - Pterostibene
17:40 - Beauty Questions - Loaded with active ingredients
25:00 - Ziip Halo device
32:55 - Removing mineral sunscreen
36:05 - Humectants in hair
45:15 - Neogen
49:35 - Ending

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

1. Is the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology a reliable source for peptide information?
2. How do you know if a product with an active has enough to be effective?
3. Does topical estrogen improve skin?
4. Do at-home microneedling devices work, and is hypochlorous acid spray for skin care?
5. 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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On this show we cover lots of questions including…

1. How can you tell if a new product is just a name change or the formulas are different?
2. Why can’t companies sell mousse sunscreens?
3. Why is purple shampoo drying?
4. What’s the deal with OS-01 peptide? / What are your thoughts on Molecular Mesh?
5. How do you deal with rosacea?

Beauty News

Do collagen supplements really improve skin?

Is VO5 better than Pantene

Approximate timestamps

0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Chit chat
5:45 - Beauty news - Collagen supplements
10:35 - VO5 vs Pantene
16:40 - Product reformulation
28:25 - Mousse sunscreen
34:20 - Purple shampoo
40:45 - OS1 and Molecular mesh
43:40 - Rosacea
53:15 - Ending

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

1. Do non-UV wavelengths of light also damage the skin
2. Are Dr Emi Arpa products truly innovative or just driven by trendy marketing? 
3. Does using an ultra-plush, water-only makeup remover cloth cause significant mechanical exfoliation?
4. Are there baby products that people should use and avoid?
5. Do facial serums work?

Beauty News

Ozempic face aging - Valerie is quoted 

J&J settles privacy lawsuit

Approximate timestamps

0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Chit chat
7:30 - Beauty news - Ozempic face aging
10:25 - J&J lawsuit
15:40 - UV and skin damage
23:15 - Dr Emi Arpa products
28:25 - Makeup remover cloth enough?
32:25 - Baby products
38:50 - Facial serums
42:20 - Ending

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

1. What is the right way to apply sunscreen sticks? 
2. What role do oils, butters, and silicones actually play in haircare
3. Do you need less anhydrous sunscreen than lotion based ones?
4. Do all hair masks work the same way?

Beauty News

PETA suspends Beauty without Bunnies program

Can We Stop Hating on Chemicals In Skincare, Please and Thanks?

Urban decay reformulation - is L’Oreal trying to cheapen the product?

Price analysis of over the counter retinol products

Approximate timestamps

0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Chit chat
4:45 - Beauty news - PETA suspends program
8:05 - Chemicals in skincare
13:30 - Urban Decay reformulation
20:05 - More expensive products don't have more retinol
23:25 - Application of sunscreen sticks
32:10 - What do oils, butters and silicones do in hair
39:20 - Anhydrous sunscreen
45:20 - Hair masks

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On this show Valerie is back and we cover...

1. Does product build-up cause breakage?
2. Is a chemical exfoliant better than a soft silicone scrubber? 
3. What are your thoughts about beef Tallow facial creams?
4. Are rinse-free shampoos any good?

Beauty News

Safer Beauty Bill

Martha Stewart launches a line

Approximate timestamps

0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Chit chat
5:50 - Beauty news - Safer beauty bill
11:20 - Martha Stewart beauty
15:15 - product build up on hair
19:55 - Exfoliating
21:40 - Facial sunscreen vs body sunscreen
25:15 - Beef tallow products
31:40 - Rinse free shampoos
35:30 - Ending

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

1. Are the IS Clinical Hydra Cool products special?
2. What do we think of the anti-aging and effectiveness of Pavise?
3. What ingredients might be responsible for the great results in a conditioner?
4. What can be done about under eye dark circles?
5. How do you practice sun safety diligently

Approximate timestamps

0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Chit chat
3:50 - Natural talk
11:05 - IS Clinical
17:10 - Pavise sunscreen
26:50 - Kerastas conditioner
32:10 - Dark circles
38:15 - Sunscreen safety
44:55 - Ending

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

• How do you know if a product is providing heat protection?
• What kind of damage can high force air do to wet hair?
• What makes a facial mask work amazingly?
• What is really important when using sunscreen?
• Do red light masks spur collagen growth?

Beauty News

Buzzy skincare ingredients - which do you think are the most promising?

Approximate timestamps

0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Chit chat
4:50 - Beauty News - Buzzy ingredients
14:55 - Beauty Questions - Heat protection
17:50 - Air force on hair
26:00 - Facial masks
32:00 - Sunscreen
37:45 - Red light masks
45:05 - Ending

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