Episode 388 - Minoxidil, Hair Loss Lawsuits, Phthalates and cats

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On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…
• Can you mix chemical exfoliant with a hydrating serum to dilute the exfoliant?
• Is using a topical minoxidil for women safe to use on eyebrows?
• Does shampoo really strip all the lipids from your hair?
• Is the Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Cream properly preserved?
• Do we know of a good website to find allergenic ingredients in products?
Beauty News
First lawsuit of the year! (cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/Article/2025/01/21/…)
What you should know about the toxins in beauty products. (today.tamu.edu/2025/01/10/what-you-should-know…)
Question links
Nature article (nature.com/articles/s41598-019-46370-x)
Time Stamps
0:00 - Intro and chit chat
4:45 - Beauty News
17:26 - Beauty Questions - Hydrating serum
21:18 - Minoxidil on eyebrows
25:05 - Shampoo stripping lipids
29:35 - Aveeno properly preserved
38:10 - website suggestions
42:00 - Ending
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