Chems in your cosmetics

化妆品中的化学成分

Today, Explained

2026-05-10

29 分钟
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From lotions to hair extensions, the products that make us look good may also make us feel bad. This episode was produced by Danielle Hewitt and Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Bridger Dunnagan, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill. Photo by Edward Berthelot/Getty Images. If you have a question, give us a call at 1-800-618-8545 or email askvox@vox.com. Listen to Explain It to Me ad-free by becoming a Vox Member: vox.com/members. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  • Support for Explain It To Me comes from Starbucks.

  • Vibing to the hook of your favorite song, stepping outside and immediately feeling the sun on your face,

  • sipping a refreshing drink.

  • Those are the moments that energize us.

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  • Made without sulfates, parabens, or dyes.

  • Parasol top, guilty and free.

  • Perfectly poreless, totally natural.

  • I have my laptop and charger and phone so that I can get some work done.

  • A couple weeks ago, I packed up a tote bag and got ready for an all-day affair.

  • Snacks, so I have some almonds.

  • Gonna get coffee and a breakfast sandwich on the way so that I don't get hangry.

  • The weather warmed up and it was time to get my hair braided.

  • Also probably Tylenol because sometimes the braids are tight and I get a little headache.

  • My go-to styles changed through the years.

  • Brandy-inspired box braids in elementary school.

  • Alicia Keys-inspired cornrows in middle school.

  • A little break when my mom finally let me chemically straighten my hair with a relaxer in high school.