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Sep 2023
38m 32s

BOBB - Is retinol toxic? and other beaut...

DISCOVER THE BEAUTY AND COSMETIC PRODUCTS YOU SHOULD USE AND AVOID
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Perry is traveling and Valerie is moving so they weren't able to get a new show recorded. Here is a "best of" which will still be enjoyable. We'll be back next week with an all-new show!

On today’s show we answer questions about:

  1. What we think of the Redken acidic bonding treatments?
  2. Should pregnant women avoid certain ingredients in lip gloss?
  3. Is retinol toxic?
  4. Should you be worried about potential asbestos contamination affecting talc in makeup products?
  5. Is pharmaceutical grade skincare different from over the counter?

Beauty Science News

Kylie Jenner in the lab. 

Celebrity Launch

Alicia Keys launches something 

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Redken acidic bonding
Pharma grade skincare 

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