Does Red Hair Need Different Care? Your Beauty Questions Answered - episode 436

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On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…
• Are eye masks and eye creams worth using, and where does castor oil fit in?
• How can you replace discontinued exfoliating wipes?
• Can a spray replace a moisturizer, and can you find a fragrance-free alternative to a conditioner you love?
• What evidence should you look for when comparing scalp serums?
• Does red hair call for different skin and hair products?
Katie and Nikki join us through their recorded questions this week. We talk through finding a replacement for a much-loved wipe, what moisturizers need to do beyond adding water, and why comparing scalp-serum marketing claims can be tricky. We also discuss eye-area products, fragrance preferences and the questions still open about red hair and skin.
Beauty News
Jennifer Lawrence’s announced hair-care brand, followed by a discussion of NAD+ skin care, formulation challenges and the evidence for niacinamide.
Links mentioned
• NAD+ skin-care article in Fashionista (fashionista.com/2026/10/nad-skin-care-benefits…)
• Curél Deep Moisture Spray — Canadian product page (curel.com/en-ca/products/deep-moisture-spray)
• L’Oréal EverPure bonding conditioner — Canadian product page (lorealparis.ca/en-ca/everpure/sulfate-free-bon…)
Approximate timestamps
0:00 - Opening and today’s questions
1:00 - Holiday chatter and Halloween decorations
3:30 - Society of Cosmetic Chemists updates
5:10 - Jennifer Lawrence’s hair-care brand
7:35 - NAD+ skin care and niacinamide
12:00 - Carol: eye masks, eye creams and castor oil
16:45 - Katie: replacing discontinued exfoliating wipes
22:45 - Allison: Curél spray versus moisturizer
26:30 - Allison: conditioner scent and fragrance-free alternatives
35:00 - Nikki: comparing scalp serums
43:20 - Monica: red hair, skin and product choices
51:40 - Closing and how to send a question
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