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Jun 18, 2010

The Cosmetics Cop

Paula Begoun

Paula Begoun is the bestselling author of “The Beauty Bible” and “Don’t Go To The Cosmetics Counter Without Me.” We’ll examine the science behind some popular beauty products, and find out what real research says about makeup myths.


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1. TJ Jun 17, 2010 at 10:11

Paula-

I'm a longtime fan & user of your products. I know that you've previously wrote about the fears associated with chemical additives/preservatives in cosmetics & skincare (namely parabens). Do you have any new insights on the subject?

Fondly,
TJ


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2. Stew Green Jul 26, 2010 at 07:19

- Well Done : It's was an inpired choice of subject as it's made a great crossover program as it reaches out to a huge group of people who are not interested in skepticism. I can recommend it to a lot of people. Women are normally such a small part of the skeptic movement, but this edition shows that skepticism is relevant to them.

.. Although not perfect "Do nuns who have spent a lifetime covered really have the best skin ?"


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3. Desiree Jul 28, 2010 at 05:29

Thanks Stew! That's exactly why we don't stick to the more traditional skeptical topics; consumer protection episodes show precisely why critical thinking is important on an everyday level.

Any other women-centric-but-still-accessible-to-the-men topic ideas are welcome and encouraged!

And I would have LOVED to have heard Paula's answer to that question. :)

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