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Jun 2024
40m 24s

Do anti-aging products work?

Melissa and Jam, Bleav
About this episode
The ads are everywhere. Trying to convince us to buy something to prevent or undo the wrinkles and skin damage that comes with aging. But can those products really do anything for us? Is it even chemistry? Or is it all just a bunch of hooey? Let's find out. 
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