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

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On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…
• Is the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology a reliable source for peptide information?
• How do you know if a product with an active has enough to be effective?
• Does topical estrogen improve skin?
• Do at-home microneedling devices work, and is hypochlorous acid spray for skin care?
• Is a salon detangler different than one you can buy in the store?
Beauty News
We were on the radio (howonearthradio.org/archives/10278)
Washington State bans formaldehyde preservatives (cosmeticsdesign.com/Article/2025/08/29/washing…).
ChatGPT now has a marketplace? (gcimagazine.com/retail/digital-e-commerce/news…)
TPO gel nail polish ban? (patch.com/us/across-america/gel-polish-ingredi…)
Is there a sunscreen scandal? (bbc.com/news/articles/c4gzl41rpdqo)
Celebrity Corner
Drew Barrymore’s line Flower Child closes (beautyindependent.com/drew-barrymore-makeup-br…).
Kim Kardashian SKNN closing (globalcosmeticsnews.com/kim-kardashian-shuts-d…)
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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