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🎙️ EP 21 Chin Chats: Is Your Make-Up Making You Itch? Metals, Allergens and What No One Tells You About Nickel

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In this Chin Chats episode, Spencer shares her personal journey navigating severe eczema, nickel allergies, and the hidden allergens lurking in your makeup bag. She unpacks how hidden metals like nickel, cobalt, mica, and iron oxides in your make-up bag could be causing your skin reactions, and what to do about it!

You’ll learn:

  • Why mica and shimmer makeup might trigger your eczema

  • What a nickel allergy really looks like (and how to know if you have one)

  • How cobalt and iron oxides sneak into your cosmetics

  • What to know about patch testing and metal sensitivities

  • Simple tips to lower your allergy burden and feel more in control

If you've ever had a mystery rash, persistent eczema, or reacted to new makeup, this episode is for you!

Related The Hairy Chin Podcast Episodes:

Ep 3 with Kelli Ellis: Mohs On My Nose

Ep 9 with Amy Enos: Low-Tox Beauty

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DISCLAIMER: The information shared here is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not medical advice and should not be treated as such. I am not a doctor or licensed healthcare professional. Always consult with a qualified provider before making any medical decisions, changing your health routine, or starting a new treatment. This content is here to help you learn and advocate for yourself, what you do with it is entirely up to you. 💛

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