Uploaded May 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
It's sunscreen myth time! Again, TikTok serves up the best misinformation - let's talk about the actual science.
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0:00 Intro
0:31 Paul Saladino’s DIY “animal-based” sunscreen
4:39 Seed oils don’t cause sunburn (more Saladino)
10:50 SPF isn’t strength?
14:29 Sunscreen isn’t preventing cancer?
20:06 Dermatologist avoids chemical sunscreens, endocrine disruption, pregnancy
29:50 Sunscreen is bad for your skin?
31:39 Huberman: sunscreen found in the brain 10 years after use
37:29 Sunscreen cushion hack
39:03 Chemical lip SPF - featuring @Moskinlab
42:08 Bobby, milk, coral reefs, non-toxic
Seed oils: youtube.com/watch?v=-xTaAHSFHUU
theproof.com/fact-check-paul-saladino-on-seed-oils
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-science-of-seed-oils-myth-busting-with-dr-idz/id1267716638?i=1000654666023
Critique of Huberman's cold and flu episode: immunologic.substack.com/p/andrew-huberman-spreads-misinformation
Note: I don't think the librarian was responsible for the NOAA page, I think librarians usually know the limits of their expertise and how to assess sources far better than most scientists! IMO it was probably filtered through a bunch of graphic designers and interns and marketing people, plus I have some suspicions about why the NOAA page still hasn't been changed. Stay tuned!
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🙋🏻 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!
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It's sunscreen myth time! Again, TikTok serves up the best misinformation - let's talk about the actual science.
🤓📖 PRE-ORDER MY BOOK: The Science of Beauty geni.us/TheScienceOfBeauty
Subscribe for videos every fortnight: bit.ly/labmuffinyt
0:00 Intro
0:31 Paul Saladino’s DIY “animal-based” sunscreen
4:39 Seed oils don’t cause sunburn (more Saladino)
10:50 SPF isn’t strength?
14:29 Sunscreen isn’t preventing cancer?
20:06 Dermatologist avoids chemical sunscreens, endocrine disruption, pregnancy
29:50 Sunscreen is bad for your skin?
31:39 Huberman: sunscreen found in the brain 10 years after use
37:29 Sunscreen cushion hack
39:03 Chemical lip SPF - featuring @Moskinlab
42:08 Bobby, milk, coral reefs, non-toxic
Seed oils: youtube.com/watch?v=-xTaAHSFHUU
theproof.com/fact-check-paul-saladino-on-seed-oils
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-science-of-seed-oils-myth-busting-with-dr-idz/id1267716638?i=1000654666023
Critique of Huberman's cold and flu episode: immunologic.substack.com/p/andrew-huberman-spreads-misinformation
Note: I don't think the librarian was responsible for the NOAA page, I think librarians usually know the limits of their expertise and how to assess sources far better than most scientists! IMO it was probably filtered through a bunch of graphic designers and interns and marketing people, plus I have some suspicions about why the NOAA page still hasn't been changed. Stay tuned!
Powered By Chemicals Mugs: labmuffin.com/shop
🙋🏻 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!
Blog labmuffin.com
Instagram instagram.com/labmuffinbeautyscience
TikTok tiktok.com/@labmuffinbeautyscience
✨ Want smooth, glowing skin? Grab a copy of my FREE Essential Guide to Exfoliation! labmuffin.com/exfol
📺 RELATED POSTS AND VIDEOS
Free exfoliation guide labmuffin.com/free-guide
US sunscreens "aren't safe" in the EU youtu.be/h5Ta6T2DmRQ
Every sunscreen question answered youtu.be/AyCNQhCVdqs
This lab keeps finding CANCER CHEMICALS in our products youtu.be/qIupQnxrD4U
Debunking the worst haircare misinformation on TikTok youtu.be/gLttCDPCADY
No TikTok, skincare is not killing you youtu.be/2DVcs9kP97s
How do sunscreens work? youtu.be/AfWG6avOR_E
100% mineral sunscreens are lying, SPF boosters youtu.be/_Lcakmug-c0
Rosemary oil for hair growth? How to spot bad science youtu.be/SW2NCv_vF2Q
Is Retinol a Scam? The Science youtu.be/e6Z5Vr7uSiA
DIY sunscreen test? Reacting to Style Theorists' video youtu.be/2DS3Uhis6Bg
My top Korean sunscreens youtu.be/5--tTmAKTBA
Do sunscreen sticks work? The science youtu.be/rDZGu68c5sU
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