Heat protectants, red light, antioxidants and more - episode 412

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On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…
• How long do heat protectants last?
• Is there a meaningful difference between different red light therapy masks?
• Why would an anti-aging cream be really expensive?
• Can you just use rubbing alcohol to prevent itching and ingrown hairs?
• In an antioxidant balm, will the antioxidants absorb into the skin or stay on top?
Beauty News
Augustinus Bader backs Dua Lipa’s wallet-friendly line. (forbes.com/sites/tanyaakim/2025/11/05/augustin…)
Are beauty products going all become the same? (cosmeticsbusiness.com/artificial-intelligence-…)
Approximate timestamps
0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Chit chat
9:00 - Beauty News - Dua Lipa launch
12:20 - Are formulas going to become the same?
16:00 - Are you a Valerie or a Perry?
19:15 - Heat protectants
24:35 - Red light therapy
30:00 - What makes products expensive
37:45 - Rubbing alcohol ingrown hairs
41:00 - Antioxidant balms
45:00 - Ending
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