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Jul 2024
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Episode 368 - Drunk Elephant vitamin C a...

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

  • Does spraying magnesium on your legs help you sleep and relieve nausea?
  • Are Olivada's waterless skincare products, which use pressed olive oil, truly effective and comparable to Botox?
  • Is the new DIY vitamin C serum from Drunk Elephant safe, effective, and likely to be popular among consumers?
  • What are the differences, pros, and cons of Morpheus 8 and Ultherapy for skin tightening?
  • Can cheaper hyaluronic acid products be as effective as more expensive ones?

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Talc lawsuit 

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