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 6 with Amy Enos: Low-Tox Living and Navigating Toxins in Personal Care
Ep 9 with Amy Enos: Low-Tox Beauty
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