Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
I've debunked a lot of skincare myths, but I also used to believe some of them! In the spirit of learning and growing and becoming better people, let's talk about skincare myths I used to believe, why I fell for them, why they're wrong, and what to do instead.
MY BOOKS 📖 The Science of Beauty labmuffin.com/sob 📖 Basic Skincare Guide labmuffin.com/skin
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0:00 Chemical sunscreens need to be applied differently
2:57 Checking for active ingredients
6:38 How peeling gels work
9:39 Hyaluronic acid binding water
14:19 Hyaluronic acid (and other humectants) dry out skin
Sunscreen myth directory labmuffin.com/spf-myths
Hyaluronic acid article library.scconline.org/v075n01/44
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🙋🏻 I'm Michelle, a chemistry PhD and science communicator, 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
Threads threads.net/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
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I've debunked a lot of skincare myths, but I also used to believe some of them! In the spirit of learning and growing and becoming better people, let's talk about skincare myths I used to believe, why I fell for them, why they're wrong, and what to do instead.
MY BOOKS 📖 The Science of Beauty labmuffin.com/sob 📖 Basic Skincare Guide labmuffin.com/skin
Subscribe for videos every fortnight: bit.ly/labmuffinyt
Shop my favorite products here: shopmy.us/labmuffin
0:00 Chemical sunscreens need to be applied differently
2:57 Checking for active ingredients
6:38 How peeling gels work
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🙋🏻 I'm Michelle, a chemistry PhD and science communicator, 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
Threads threads.net/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
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Products I refuse to use as a chemist youtu.be/Lb8DkTzFyYI
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