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Mar 2022
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DISCOVER THE BEAUTY AND COSMETIC PRODUCTS YOU SHOULD USE AND AVOID
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On today’s show we answer questions about…

  1. How would a US citizen get a sunscreen from outside the US?
  2. Non-pilling Vitamin C products
  3. Why is a foundation considered a hazmat product?
  4. Is curlsmith a less expensive version of Olaplex?
  5. And can you believe claims of youtube derms telling you sunscreens may be causing hair loss?

Beauty News
Walmart going prestige?

Beauty Question links
Link between a hair loss condition (FFA) and sunscreen?

5 products you should avoid?

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