On today’s show we coverCan people with sensitive skin use retinol and vitamin C products?Are there different percentages allowed for body products as opposed to facial products?What skincare products should be avoided when using hypochlorous acid?Are there any at-home hair products that may interfere or damage my hair if combined with professional hair coloringWould using salicylic acid shampoo daily cause any harm, either to hair or scalp?Beauty NewsMost Americans don’t know about PFAS.&nbs...

Episode 349 - Do at-home hair colors and professional salon colors mix?

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On this show we cover lots of questions including…Why are people putting estrogen cream on their face?Can a shampoo offset the negative problems of hard water?Why aren’t more beauty products sold in a concentrated form?When should you apply a leave-in conditioner?What advice do you have for a future cosmetic chemist?Beauty NewsDo gray hair delay products work?Top three innovative ingredients in Cosmetics.  Celebrity launchKate moss launches makeupEverist concentrated Hair CareFive Ways t...

Episode 365 - Is Topical Estrogen the Secret to Youthful Skin?

On today’s show we cover your questions including…Is sun powder a sensation?Does a corneometer measurement prove a moisturizer works better?What does melatonin do in a body scrub?What does it mean when a shampoo claims it “promotes hair growth”?Can eyelash serum cause dry eyes?Beauty NewsUnilever settles a benzene lawsuit. J&J proposes new settlement Should you wear makeup while exercising?Actual exercise study Links relevant to QuestionsSun powder Tik TokL'Oreal Corneomete...

Episode 364 - Dry Eyes, Sleepy Scrubs and Energizing Shampoos

On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…Are shampoos for different hair types all that different? Can topical products help skin once it’s aged?Should you buy tretinoin without a prescription?Do products that claim to get rid of stretch marks actually work?How does a clay mask make skin tingly and red?Beauty NewsWho are the biggest plastic polluters in the world?Five Ways to Ask a question -1. Send us a message through Patreon!2. You can record your question on your smart ph...

Episode 363 - Head, neck, knees and toes questions

On today’s show we cover lots of hair questions including…What should you look for in hair care products to prevent frizz on humid days?What anti dandruff ingredients are ok for colored hair?How do you find a suitable dupe for an expensive conditioner?Can a product really repel water on the hair?Do heat protectants inhibit the ability to crimp hair?Are phytoestrogens helpful in skincare products?Beauty NewsEye ointment product recalledBe wary of buying personal care products from Facebook. &n...

Episode 362 - Hair Care Hacks: Frizz Control, Safe Dandruff Solutions, and Finding Perfect Product Dupes

On today’s show we cover lots of hair questions including…How do different hair bond repair products compare?  What makes nail polish strengtheners work?Does skin know when it is too dry?What are exosomes and why are they in skin care products?Beauty NewsVelveeta hair color72% of young males are using makeup?Serena launches a makeup line. Is Animal testing still a big problem in cosmetics?Five Ways to Ask a question -1. Send us a message through Patreon!2. You can record your questi...

Episode 349 - Do at-home hair colors and professional salon colors mix?

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