Episode 393 - Jojoba Oil, Retinol, and Other Unexpected Power Couples

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On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…
• Are cosmetic products filled with microplastics?
• What do you do about facial hair?
• Is jojoba oil good to use with retinol?
• How can a formula with hypochlorous acid and azeleic acid be stable?
• How do you handle acne at the hair line?
Beauty News
Will printed skin replace animal testing? (independent.ie/business/technology/new-3d-prin…)
Is Gelatin the same as a Collagen supplement? (allure.com/story/gelatin-skin-care-supplements)
Is California going to ban anti-aging products for people under 18? (cosmeticsdesign.com/Article/2025/04/08/legal-e…)
J&J Talc case update - another rejection for a $10 billion settlement (globalcosmeticsnews.com/jjs-talc-turmoil-court…)
Recall news
Henkel recall (fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safe…)
Acne product recall (cosmetics.specialchem.com/news/industry-news/f…)
Time Stamps
0:00 - Intro and chit chat
4:45 - Beauty News
8:50 - Collagen and Gelatin
11:45 - California and kids cosmetics
14:15 - Talc lawsuit update
16:40 - Recall news
21:45 - Listener feedback
25:05 - Microplastics and cosmetics
31:55 - Facial hair advice
37:00 - Jojoba oil and Retinol
45:20 - Mixing acids
48:45 - Acne and hair lines
52:45 - Ending

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