Episode 21

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2nd Jun 2025

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

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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The Hairy Chin Podcast
Unapologetic conversations that empower women to trust their bodies, speak up, and reclaim their stories.
The Hairy Chin Podcast cuts through the noise of wellness fads, medical gaslighting, and unrealistic expectations to give women what they deserve most: a space to learn, question, and hone the skills to advocate for themselves.

Hosted by Spencer Moore, each episode dives into the raw, real, and often ignored aspects of the female experience. This isn’t about chasing perfection - it’s about embracing the messy, complex, and magical reality of womanhood.

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Spencer Moore

Spencer Moore is the founder of The Hairy Chin and host of The Hairy Chin Podcast, where she teaches women the lifelong skill they deserve most: self-advocacy. After navigating decades of chronic illness, mental health challenges, and an early-stage breast cancer diagnosis, Spencer turned her lived experience into a mission to help women understand their bodies and trust their voices. Through candid conversations, expert insights, and creative storytelling, she empowers women to take control of their health and well-being on their own terms.