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I talk a lot about how you don't need to avoid most of the products people tell you to avoid... but here are some products that I DO avoid ❌ Let me know which ones you avoid!
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0:00 Lash serums
2:55 Dip kits
6:23 Burst removers
8:00 Online shopping
10:24 Some cleansers
12:22 Tinted sunscreens
14:07 Mascara
17:52 Bad packaging
Burst gel removers facebook.com/share/p/16L7AfKfAP
Toxic nail polishes straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/seoul-authorities-find-toxic-substances-in-shein-and-temu-products
Kmart cleansing balm https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-12/kmart-skin-product-issue-hyaluronic-acid-hospital-eye-damage/105041162
Scicomm studies:
doi.org/10.1177/0963662515572068
doi.org/10.1007/s10755-014-9313-4
doi.org/10.1177/0963662518786
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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!
Website labmuffin.com
Instagram instagram.com/labmuffinbeautyscience
TikTok tiktok.com/@labmuffinbeautyscience
Shop my favorite products (affiliate links): shopmy.us/labmuffin
✨ Want smooth, glowing skin? Grab a copy of my FREE Essential Guide to Exfoliation! labmuffin.com/exfol
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I talk a lot about how you don't need to avoid most of the products people tell you to avoid... but here are some products that I DO avoid ❌ Let me know which ones you avoid!
MY BOOK 📖 The Science of Beauty: labmuffin.com/sob
Shop more of my favorite products here: shopmy.us/labmuffin
Subscribe for videos every fortnight: bit.ly/labmuffinyt
0:00 Lash serums
2:55 Dip kits
6:23 Burst removers
8:00 Online shopping
10:24 Some cleansers
12:22 Tinted sunscreens
14:07 Mascara
17:52 Bad packaging
Burst gel removers facebook.com/share/p/16L7AfKfAP
Toxic nail polishes straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/seoul-authorities-find-toxic-substances-in-shein-and-temu-products
Kmart cleansing balm https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-12/kmart-skin-product-issue-hyaluronic-acid-hospital-eye-damage/105041162
Scicomm studies:
doi.org/10.1177/0963662515572068
doi.org/10.1007/s10755-014-9313-4
doi.org/10.1177/0963662518786
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!
Website labmuffin.com
Instagram instagram.com/labmuffinbeautyscience
TikTok tiktok.com/@labmuffinbeautyscience
Shop my favorite products (affiliate links): 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
Debunking TikTok "expert" advice youtu.be/0bRpljNL7ro
Top sunscreen recommendations 2024 youtu.be/p5p72V3Jrg8
Are gel nails dangerous? UV, skin cancer, aging and allergies youtu.be/Gpqkuo7rzuM
Busting cleansing myths youtu.be/gZB3SLdGpeA
Protecting Your Skin From Visible Light youtu.be/XYrylZkmT_w
Blue Light From Screens and Skin youtu.be/ZnpdmXm5oxc
Blue light update youtu.be/Rr4p6hC2ewc
How to REALLY read an ingredient list (feat. cosmetic chemists) youtu.be/MTs7DR5tTmQ
🧴 SKINCARE GUIDE 🧴 Find out more: labmuffin.com/skin
Wearing Cable Stitch Sweater by @TCDDIY with a shorter neck, Knit Picks Brava Worsted in Dublin
