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Jan 2024
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Episode 355 - Do you become immune to sk...

DISCOVER THE BEAUTY AND COSMETIC PRODUCTS YOU SHOULD USE AND AVOID
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On today’s show we cover questions including…

  1. Does freezing hair cause damage?
  2. Does skin get immune to the benefits of skin care products?
  3. What do we think of coconut oil for hair?
  4. Are collagen supplements for skin care a myth?
  5. What are the key ingredients in shampoos like Nioxin that make hair look more full?
  6. What makes Curel Hydratherapy Wet Skin Moisturizer a  "water-activated moisturizer"?

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