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Jan 2025
54m 5s

Episode 385 - Air drying, growth factors...

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

  • How effective are growth factors in topical products?
  • Can low dose Minoxidil pills treat hair loss in women?
  • Does air drying cause more damage than blow drying?
  • What shampoo & conditioner won’t weigh down fine hair?
  • Can a dark spot serum work to reduce pigmentation?

Beauty News

The Rock - Papatui

Study validates anti-aging benefit of collagen peptides?

Time Stamps

0:00 - Introduction / chit chat
7:45 - The Rock hair care
10:30 - Collagen peptide story
16:05 - Beauty questions - topical growth factors
23:25 - Minoxidil pills for hair loss
27:40 - Air drying and damage
36:00 - Shampoo & conditioner unscented
43:10 - Dark spot serum
50:00 - Ending

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