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Aveeno Calm + Restore Oat Gel Moisturizer

Oat-based moisturizer on a gel base instead of a heavier cream — calming without the fatty acids that feed Malassezia yeast. Part of the rebuilt seborrheic dermatitis routine.

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Biossance 100% Squalane Oil

Pure squalane gives the same post-shave softening as an oil without anything for Malassezia yeast to digest. Replaced a homemade shave oil that turned out to be built from exactly the fats the yeast wants most.

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Daviky Pill Organizer (4x Daily, Weekly)

Thin weekly case with four daily slots — the at-a-glance way to confirm a dose was actually taken, not just a reminder to take it. The 4-pack makes travel easy.

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Double Wood Supplements Magnesium Glycinate 400mg

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