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Oct 2020
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ELI5 Shampoo - all colors of shampoo foa...

ELI5 Explain Like I'm Five Podcast
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Why do adult shampoos sting your eyes while kid shampoos are eye friendly? What is the difference between shampoo, soap and shower gel? Why is it that no matter the color of the shampoo, the foam is always the same - white? If shampoo strips away oil and conditioner adds oil, how are 2 in 1 shampoo + conditioner products possible?

 

... We explain like i'm five!

 

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