Sunscreen scandals, Busted celebrity brands & beauty questions answered - episode 407

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On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…

1. Is the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology a reliable source for peptide information?
2. How do you know if a product with an active has enough to be effective?
3. Does topical estrogen improve skin?
4. Do at-home microneedling devices work, and is hypochlorous acid spray for skin care?
5. Is a salon detangler different than one you can buy in the store?

Beauty News

We were on the radio

Washington State bans formaldehyde preservatives.

ChatGPT now has a marketplace?

TPO gel nail polish ban?

Is there a sunscreen scandal? 

Celebrity Corner

Drew Barrymore’s line Flower Child closes.

Kim Kardashian SKNN closing

Approximate timestamps

0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Chit chat
5:15 - Beauty news - Formaldehyde bans
9:55 - ChatGPT marketplace
11:55 - TPO ban
16:40 - Sunscreen scandal
21:50 - Celebrity brands shutting down
23:35 - Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology
28:55 - Active ingredient in products
33:25 - Topical Estrogen
38:40 - Microneedling
45:00 - Salon detangler
50:25 - Ending

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