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May 2024
38m 41s

Episode 363 - Head, neck, knees and toes...

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

  • Are shampoos for different hair types all that different? 
  • Can topical products help skin once it’s aged?
  • Should you buy tretinoin without a prescription?
  • Do products that claim to get rid of stretch marks actually work?
  • How does a clay mask make skin tingly and red?

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