Lab Muffin Beauty ScienceValisure found benzene, a "known human carcinogen" at "unacceptably high levels" in your sunscreen, dry shampoo and now your benzoyl peroxide acne creams. Are we rubbing cancer into our skin, or is it deliberate fearmongering? IMO it's clearly the latter.
0:00 Benzene in your products: a short history 2:04 Temperature hijinks 9:32 Cancer shenanigans 14:09 Concentration illusions 24:09 Methodology fails 31:44 What's the harm? 35:19 Follow the money?
🙋🏻 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!
How Valisure tricked you into tossing your sunscreenLab Muffin Beauty Science2024-04-11 | Valisure found benzene, a "known human carcinogen" at "unacceptably high levels" in your sunscreen, dry shampoo and now your benzoyl peroxide acne creams. Are we rubbing cancer into our skin, or is it deliberate fearmongering? IMO it's clearly the latter.
0:00 Benzene in your products: a short history 2:04 Temperature hijinks 9:32 Cancer shenanigans 14:09 Concentration illusions 24:09 Methodology fails 31:44 What's the harm? 35:19 Follow the money?
🙋🏻 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!
Note: All non-licensed clips used for fair use commentary, criticism, review and educational purposes.Are gel manicures dangerous? The ScienceLab Muffin Beauty Science2024-10-14 | Do UV nail lamps used for gel manicures cause cancer, or skin aging? And what's with allergies? We're looking at the science of these tanning-bed-looking-things today
0:00 UV wavelength and dose 2:14 How gel polish works 4:47 UV lamp studies 5:30 Which wavelengths? 6:52 What doses? 8:50 Beauty science nerd tip: conflicts of interest, study designs 10:56 Lamps and skin cancer 12:52 Case reports 13:37 Lamps and skin aging 15:00 Melanoma cases? 15:33 What should you do? 16:18 New studies? 18:10 A scarier risk 19:35 How to minimise risk
🙋🏻 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!
🧴 SKINCARE GUIDE 🧴 Find out more: labmuffin.com/skinRosemary oil and hair loss Pt 2: Scam like a scientistLab Muffin Beauty Science2024-09-26 | Does rosemary oil work for hair loss? The evidence is actually so much worse than I thought. Let's dive into the shady world of paper mills, image duplication, and rising scientific fraud.
0:00 Rosemary oil isn't as effective as minoxidil 3:17 Paper mills and scientific fraud 6:49 Types of errors 7:43 Dodgy authors 12:43 Other studies, uncontrolled variables, dodgy reviews 15:02 The dodgiest mouse study? 18:04 Beware of squids 🦑 18:54 Watch out for zebras 🦓
0:00 Intro, testing sunscreen on toast 3:25 Can you test lip balm on paper? 9:25 pH testing Vaseline 12:24 pH testing vitamin C serums 15:12 Betadine (iodine) test for vitamin C 18:00 Vitamin C and apples 21:53 Sunscreen tests (OneSkin): UV sensor, UV cameras 32:20 "Acne-safe" makeup app 35:48 Yuka ratings for sunscreen 42:38 Dermatologist does every test to show which serums "actually work", I guess?
🙋🏻 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!
Thanks to Dr Alex Argyros for his assistance on this video! Mistakes remain my own. My other main sources: Inorganic Pigments 2nd edn by Gerhard Pfaff, Coloring the Cosmetic World by Edwin B Faulkner 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!
🧴 SKINCARE GUIDE 🧴 Find out more: labmuffin.com/skinIs benzoyl peroxide giving you cancer? 😱Lab Muffin Beauty Science2024-08-06 | ...Yukas Toxic ingredients 🤔Lab Muffin Beauty Science2024-08-01 | ...DIY sunscreen isnt better for the environmentLab Muffin Beauty Science2024-07-30 | ...Why DIY sunscreen sucksLab Muffin Beauty Science2024-07-30 | ...Spray sunscreens are worse than we thought: a laboured analysisLab Muffin Beauty Science2024-07-10 | Sunscreen sprays seem like the perfect way to reapply sunscreen. But how effective are they? I did some experiments to find out, and the results were pretty shocking.
0:00 Intro 0:33 Why sprays are tricky 2:33 Where does the spray go? 5:04 More complicatedness: Volatile ingredients 8:49 How much lands on your face? 10:37 What if you try really hard? 14:53 What if you try even harder? 17:21 Even coverage? 18:45 Aerosol sprays are… worse 22:27 What we learned
More details: labmuffin.com/do-sunscreen-sprays-actually-work-the-science Aerosol spray studies: https://www.arpansa.gov.au/sites/default/files/aerosol_sunscreen_report_final.pdf, https://www.arpansa.gov.au/sites/default/files/aerosol_sunscreen_report_november_2021_0.pdf
🙋🏻 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!
🧴 SKINCARE GUIDE 🧴 Find out more: labmuffin.com/skinAre you washing your hair wrong? #beautyscience #hairLab Muffin Beauty Science2024-07-08 | ...Is your sunscreen safe to eat? #nontoxicbeauty #spfLab Muffin Beauty Science2024-06-28 | ...Stop drying your hair wrong: the scienceLab Muffin Beauty Science2024-06-23 | What's the best way to dry your hair? Is it towels, hair dryers or just letting it dry naturally? Here's what the science says.
0:00 Intro 0:20 Hair and water, hydrogen bonds 2:14 Wet vs dry cuticle 3:43 Hair and heat 4:18 Bubble hair 5:34 Air vs heat drying study 6:38 Is air drying actually more damaging? Hygral fatigue evidence? 7:51 Styling 9:28 Dandruff 10:08 Time and effort, microfibre towels, wet to dry straighteners 11:41 Summary and my personal approach
🙋🏻 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!
🙋🏻 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!
🧴 PRODUCTS (affiliate links) NOTE: Most of these aren't sold in Australia. Many were originally provided as PR samples or as part of a sponsorship. AU sunscreen disclaimer: Always read the label and follow the directions for use. Limit sun exposure and use protective clothing, hats and eye wear. Reapply sunscreen regularly. ✨YesStyle code (non-affiliate): LABMUFFIN12 for 12% off orders over US$59 0:00 Important info: skin type, preferences, excluded products 3:03 Nivea Japan UV Deep Protect & Care Essence SPF 50+: go.shopmy.us/p-5645884 4:29 Bioré UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF 50+: go.shopmy.us/p-5645886 6:02 Eucerin Sun Face Oil Control Sun Gel Cream Dry Touch SPF 50+: go.shopmy.us/p-5645900 6:59 Garnier Ambre Solaire Ultra-Light Sensitive Sun Protection Face Fluid SPF 50+: go.shopmy.us/p-5644818 8:22 La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 * Invisible Fluid SPF 50+: go.shopmy.us/p-5645902 * Oil Control Gel Cream SPF 50+: go.shopmy.us/p-5645903 12:59 Evy Technology Mousses * Kids Sunscreen SPF 50: go.shopmy.us/p-5645904 * Daily Defense Face SPF 50: go.shopmy.us/p-5645905 14:33 Round Lab Birch Juice Sun Cream SPF 50+: go.shopmy.us/p-5645906 Full review: youtu.be/l39BAHikc034 15:47 Skin1004 Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF 50+: go.shopmy.us/p-5645907 Full review: youtu.be/lg4LzODZY40 16:15 Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Moisture Airyfit Daily Sunscreen SPF 50+: go.shopmy.us/p-2731839 Full review: youtu.be/LhfVBCWuFpQ 16:39 Australian sunscreen disclaimers and explanation 19:45 Cancer Council Active Sunscreen SPF 50+: go.shopmy.us/p-5644893 21:11 Hamilton Everyday Face Cream SPF 50+: go.shopmy.us/p-5644881 21:53 INTERLUDE: Omar's Strong Opinions on Packaging 24:06 Clear Skincare Hydrating Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+: go.shopmy.us/p-5644903 25:13 Bondi Sands Hydra UV Protect SPF 50+ Body Lotion: go.shopmy.us/p-5645908 26:11 Naked Sundays SPF 50 CabanaClear Water Gel Serum: go.shopmy.us/p-5538889 27:27 Sunscreen wishlist 28:10 The perfect sunscreen?
🙋🏻 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!
🧴 SKINCARE GUIDE 🧴 Find out more: labmuffin.com/skinSeed oils cause sunburn?Lab Muffin Beauty Science2024-05-19 | ...Debunking the worst sunscreen misinformation on TikTokLab Muffin Beauty Science2024-05-13 | It's sunscreen myth time! Again, TikTok serves up the best misinformation - let's talk about the actual science.
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
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!
🙋🏻 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!
🤓📖 PRE-ORDER MY BOOK: The Science of Beauty geni.us/TheScienceOfBeauty Subscribe for videos every fortnight: http://bit.ly/labmuffinyt 0:00 What is amodimethicone? 2:13 How is it different from other silicones? 7:32 Wash-off conditioners 10:37 Leave-on conditioners 12:34 Silicone-free products
🙋🏻 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!
Shop more of my favorite products here: shopmy.us/labmuffinTesting popular lip balmsLab Muffin Beauty Science2024-04-23 | ...Finally seeing my book 🥹 #beautyscienceLab Muffin Beauty Science2024-04-18 | ...Acne safe makeup is a scam #skincare #acneLab Muffin Beauty Science2024-04-09 | ...How to find smudge proof eyeliner #makeup #makeupscienceLab Muffin Beauty Science2024-03-31 | ...2024 Skincare Routine + Wedding skincareLab Muffin Beauty Science2024-03-11 | I got married - here's the skincare I used to prepare my skin, and a general update on my skincare routine. And some venting about my poor decisions in life.
In this video: 0:00 Intro 0:25 Long-term maintenance, procedures 3:37 Skincare routine 5:28 Morning routine 9:04 Evening routine 12:15 Actives: retinoids, exfoliants, “gentle stuff” 18:27 Body care 19:35 Things I regret from my wedding routine
🙋🏻 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!
🧴 SKINCARE GUIDE 🧴 Find out more: labmuffin.com/skinBenzene in benzoyl peroxide acne products? Part 1 #skincare #acneLab Muffin Beauty Science2024-03-10 | ...Benzene in benzoyl peroxide acne cream? Part 2 #skincare #acneLab Muffin Beauty Science2024-03-10 | ...Toxic monoxides in beauty products??! 😱🚨 #cleanbeauty #nontoxicbeauty #cleanskincare #naturalbeautyLab Muffin Beauty Science2024-03-05 | ...AVOID AT ALL COSTS!!! 😱😱😱 #haircare #shampoosLab Muffin Beauty Science2024-02-29 | ...Rosemary oil for hair loss? How to spot bad scienceLab Muffin Beauty Science2024-02-26 | Is rosemary oil an all-natural, science-backed treatment for hair loss that works as well as minoxidil? No. Let's take a closer look at the study that everyone keeps pointing to...
0:00 What is rosemary oil meant to do? 1:21 How peer review works 5:42 Never trust the abstract 7:34 The abstract 8:55 The actual paper 9:45 Dermatology problems 11:35 A whole flood of problems 15:20 The "significant" results 17:29 Why people might think it "works" 19:31 My conclusions vs "peer reviewed" conclusions 20:13 What about other evidence? Mechanistic reasoning 23:16 Can it work like finasteride? (5-alpha reductase inhibitor) (No) 25:04 Is rosemary oil worth trying? How to use it and what to try instead
🙋🏻 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!
🧴 SKINCARE GUIDE 🧴 Find out more: labmuffin.com/skinTry eating your soap! 🤔Lab Muffin Beauty Science2024-02-24 | ...Why percentage doesnt always matter in skincareLab Muffin Beauty Science2024-02-19 | ...Only use DIY sunscreen?Lab Muffin Beauty Science2024-02-14 | ...Avoid insoluble silicones for haircare? #haircare #haircaremythsLab Muffin Beauty Science2024-02-07 | ...Natural shampoo is better? #sulfatefree #haircare #haircaremyths #beautymythsLab Muffin Beauty Science2024-01-27 | ...Water is bad for hair? Part 2 #haircare #haircaremyths #haircarescience #beautymythsLab Muffin Beauty Science2024-01-24 | ...Why shampoo foams more on the second wash #haircareLab Muffin Beauty Science2024-01-20 | ...Debunking the worst haircare misinformation on TikTokLab Muffin Beauty Science2024-01-16 | TikTok has an impressive amount of myths and misinformation. This time I'm covering haircare - let's try looking at the actual science, for a change!
0:00 Doctor Youn, Misinformation, doctors on social media 3:15 DMDM hydantoin, formaldehyde 7:10 Hair loss lawsuits 9:23 Shampoo your hair twice? 13:30 Heat protectant fire test 15:24 Head & Shoulders, Tresemme, OGX 22:55 Batiste dry shampoo, Aussie 3 Minute Miracle, "insoluble silicones" 28:38 Bobby, neurotoxins, EWG 33:18 Salt in shampoos 35:53 Benzene in dry shampoo, US vs UK and EU regulations
🙋🏻 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!
🧴 SKINCARE GUIDE 🧴 Find out more: labmuffin.com/skinVit C supplements work better than skincare? Pt 1 #skincare #science #chemistexplainsLab Muffin Beauty Science2024-01-12 | ...Water is bad for hair? Pt 1 #haircare #haircaremyths #hairscience #chemistexplainsLab Muffin Beauty Science2024-01-10 | ...The science behind colour changing sunscreen #skincare #spf #makeupLab Muffin Beauty Science2024-01-09 | ...Is tretinoin better than adapalene? Ultimate Guide to Drug RetinoidsLab Muffin Beauty Science2023-12-29 | Drug retinoids like tretinoin and adapalene are some of the most powerful skincare ingredients. But what's the difference between them, and which one works best for acne, anti-aging, or pigment? And what about the different formulations? I'm breaking it down in this video, and busting a bunch of retinoid myths too!
🙋🏻 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!
🧴 SKINCARE GUIDE 🧴 Find out more: labmuffin.com/skinYou need to clean your makeup? 😱 #beautymyths #makeuptipsLab Muffin Beauty Science2023-12-28 | ...Should you even use tretinoin? A scientific breakdownLab Muffin Beauty Science2023-12-21 | Drug retinoids are some of the most powerful ingredients in skincare. So why would anyone use cosmetic retinoids? And are compounded drug retinoids the perfect middle ground between them? (No.)
I break down drug, cosmetic, and compounded drug retinoids, which one you should use, and bust a whole bunch of retinoid myths along the way.
🙋🏻 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!