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Dec 2023
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Episode 351 - Glycolic acid as a deodora...

DISCOVER THE BEAUTY AND COSMETIC PRODUCTS YOU SHOULD USE AND AVOID
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On this episode, we answer questions about...

  1. Do pharmaceutical grade claims mean anything?
  2. If my product smells like stinky feet or cheese, does it still work?
  3. Can Glycolic acid be used as a deodorant?
  4. Do salon hair brands really work better?

Plus we review trend predictions from last year and our trend predictions for the coming year.

Beauty News

Trend predictions for 2024 

More 2024 beauty industry predictions 

Tik Tok account of salon product question 

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