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Is Your Makeup Causing Your Skin Reactions? What Women Need to Know About Hidden Metals Like Nickel
Episode 212nd June 2025 • The Hairy Chin Podcast • Spencer Moore
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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!

Disclaimer: The Hairy Chin does not provide medical advice. All content is for informational purposes only. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for personal medical concerns.

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