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Is store brand mouthwash as good as name brands? Episode 153

The Beauty Brains

Listerine is named after Dr. Joseph Lister who pioneered the used of disinfectants in hospitals. The safety profile can be different in this case because you’re mixing a powder into a nail polish and that powder can become airborne. No, it’s companies that sell contaminated cosmetic products. You know what that is?

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How can I tell if a product will cause acne? Episode 155

The Beauty Brains

According to Fisher’s Contact Dermatitis, acne can result from topical application of cosmetic products via two mechanisms. There’s a rating scale published by ARPANSA which stands for Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency. The second is the result of follicular irritation and that takes weeks to occur.