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Mar 2023
26m 15s

Mascara

Bbc Radio 4
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Apr 30
Hair Removal Devices
Can Intense Pulsed Light devices really "zap" away your unwanted hair? You may have seen IPL devices advertised on social media - that promise painless hair removal using light to "zap" away body hair.Listener Karen got in touch to ask if these "Zappers" could possibly free her f ... Show More
29m 31s
Apr 23
Infrared Saunas
Are infrared saunas as effective as traditional ones?If you've ever sat sweating on a wooden bench in a traditional ('Finnish') sauna wondering if there was an easier way, could infrared be the answer? Infrared saunas work at lower temperatures, ostensibly making it easier to sta ... Show More
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Apr 16
Earwax Removers
Almost everyone is guilty of fiddling with their ears, especially if they can feel a build-up of earwax in there. But what actually works to get rid of it, and should we be messing with them in the first place?Listener Martin got in touch after finding out his earwax build-up was ... Show More
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