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"No. 1 toxicologist" Dr Yvonne Burkart says sunscreen might be harming your health. But is her advice actually harming your health? Let's take a closer look...
This is a collaboration with toxicologist @Moskinlab - thanks also to toxicologists Professor Norbert Kaminski, PhD (past Society of Toxicology president, Institute of Integrative Toxicology Director at Michigan State University) and Dr Lyle Burgoon, PhD, ATS (Raptor Pharm & Tox) for checking over our scripts!
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0:00 Sunscreen myths, toxicology PhDs
2:51 Sunscreens actually promote skin cancer?
3:52 Secondary sources are great, actually
7:23 Lifestyle sun protection?
9:47 Antioxidant-rich foods?
12:17 Better sunscreen options?
14:02 Endocrine disruptors, "the dose makes the poison" doesn't work?
15:53 Sprays, sticks, organic certifications?
17:06 Less ingredients?
19:07 "Low-tox" is actually bad for your health (maybe this should've been a red string diagram)
Mo's video: youtu.be/WPft7c1-YBo
🙋🏻 I'm Michelle, a chemistry PhD, cosmetic chemist and science educator, here to explain how beauty products work, debunk myths, and help you make smarter decisions about your skincare, hair and makeup!
Website labmuffin.com
Instagram instagram.com/labmuffinbeautyscience
TikTok tiktok.com/@labmuffinbeautyscience
Shop my favourite products: shopmy.us/labmuffin
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Cyperus oil safety: youtube.com/watch?v=ETvEOPTHmTs
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Key references (also see refs for earlier videos)
https://health.ec.europa.eu/publications/vitamin-retinol-retinyl-acetate-retinyl-palmitate_en
doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2133.2010.10057.x
doi.org/10.1002/mnfr.201100232
doi.org/10.1093/ajcn/66.1.116
doi.org/10.1093/jn/131.5.1449
doi.org/10.2903/j.efsa.2021.6877
doi.org/10.1007/s00204-021-03152-7
doi.org/10.1007/s00204-024-03723-4
doi.org/10.1111/jocd.13783
doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0781.1996.tb00189.x
doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-4362.1997.00046.x
doi.org/10.1002/jvc2.251
news.immunologic.org/p/cancer-misinformation-kills-chemotherapy
news.immunologic.org/p/are-cancer-rates-skyrocketing-no
instagram.com/drjessicaknurick/p/DGRWxlyPMps
fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/treehouse-foods-announces-voluntary-recall-certain-waffle-products-due-potential-listeria (via Food Science Babe)
epa.gov/gasoline-standards/gasoline-mobile-source-air-toxics
washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2024/05/23/benzene-pollution-refineries-epa
More on primary vs secondary sources, in the context of history (but very applicable to science too) youtu.be/hMMoPteQuCQ
"No. 1 toxicologist" Dr Yvonne Burkart says sunscreen might be harming your health. But is her advice actually harming your health? Let's take a closer look...
This is a collaboration with toxicologist @Moskinlab - thanks also to toxicologists Professor Norbert Kaminski, PhD (past Society of Toxicology president, Institute of Integrative Toxicology Director at Michigan State University) and Dr Lyle Burgoon, PhD, ATS (Raptor Pharm & Tox) for checking over our scripts!
MY BOOK 📖 The Science of Beauty: labmuffin.com/sob
Shop more of my favourite products here: shopmy.us/labmuffin
Subscribe for videos every fortnight: bit.ly/labmuffinyt
0:00 Sunscreen myths, toxicology PhDs
2:51 Sunscreens actually promote skin cancer?
3:52 Secondary sources are great, actually
7:23 Lifestyle sun protection?
9:47 Antioxidant-rich foods?
12:17 Better sunscreen options?
14:02 Endocrine disruptors, "the dose makes the poison" doesn't work?
15:53 Sprays, sticks, organic certifications?
17:06 Less ingredients?
19:07 "Low-tox" is actually bad for your health (maybe this should've been a red string diagram)
Mo's video: youtu.be/WPft7c1-YBo
🙋🏻 I'm Michelle, a chemistry PhD, cosmetic chemist and science educator, here to explain how beauty products work, debunk myths, and help you make smarter decisions about your skincare, hair and makeup!
Website labmuffin.com
Instagram instagram.com/labmuffinbeautyscience
TikTok tiktok.com/@labmuffinbeautyscience
Shop my favourite products: shopmy.us/labmuffin
✨ Want smooth, glowing skin? Grab a copy of my FREE Essential Guide to Exfoliation! labmuffin.com/exfol
Powered By Chemicals Mugs: labmuffin.com/shop
📺 RELATED POSTS AND VIDEOS
Free exfoliation guide labmuffin.com/exfol
Top sunscreen recommendations 2024 youtu.be/p5p72V3Jrg8
Benzene in your products? The story of Valisure youtu.be/qIupQnxrD4U
Debunking the heat protectant test almost broke me youtu.be/ZYCMXY_MUIQ
Debunking Huberman's dodgy skincare science youtu.be/r0xINIwcF0w
The worst TikTok haircare advice youtu.be/NErfR6OW7m8
Spray sunscreens are worse than we thought youtu.be/vL9ybUpAdu0
Do sunscreen sticks work? The science youtu.be/rDZGu68c5sU
Rosemary oil and scientific fraud youtu.be/KUQJSxc1p8g
Debunking sustainability myths everyone believes youtu.be/QpRNoDn59Lg
US sunscreens "aren't safe" in the EU youtu.be/h5Ta6T2DmRQ
Clean beauty is a scam youtu.be/wkWX2AXNuxg
More great videos from @Moskinlab
Are scented candles safe: youtube.com/watch?v=orcGeH8TNts
Tampons have toxins? youtube.com/watch?v=qPvTfqPbn2k
Paraben safety: youtube.com/watch?v=IvnMiYKeQbo
Cyperus oil safety: youtube.com/watch?v=ETvEOPTHmTs
Hair removal cream youtube.com/watch?v=Vv4qQoHdUxs
VT Reedle Shot safety: youtube.com/watch?v=gYTH5lHGiag
🧴 SKINCARE GUIDE 🧴 Find out more: labmuffin.com/skin
Key references (also see refs for earlier videos)
https://health.ec.europa.eu/publications/vitamin-retinol-retinyl-acetate-retinyl-palmitate_en
doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2133.2010.10057.x
doi.org/10.1002/mnfr.201100232
doi.org/10.1093/ajcn/66.1.116
doi.org/10.1093/jn/131.5.1449
doi.org/10.2903/j.efsa.2021.6877
doi.org/10.1007/s00204-021-03152-7
doi.org/10.1007/s00204-024-03723-4
doi.org/10.1111/jocd.13783
doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0781.1996.tb00189.x
doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-4362.1997.00046.x
doi.org/10.1002/jvc2.251
news.immunologic.org/p/cancer-misinformation-kills-chemotherapy
news.immunologic.org/p/are-cancer-rates-skyrocketing-no
instagram.com/drjessicaknurick/p/DGRWxlyPMps
fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/treehouse-foods-announces-voluntary-recall-certain-waffle-products-due-potential-listeria (via Food Science Babe)
epa.gov/gasoline-standards/gasoline-mobile-source-air-toxics
washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2024/05/23/benzene-pollution-refineries-epa
More on primary vs secondary sources, in the context of history (but very applicable to science too) youtu.be/hMMoPteQuCQ
