analysis – Lab Muffin Beauty Science https://labmuffin.com The science of beauty, explained simply Thu, 21 Dec 2023 08:59:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://labmuffin.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/cropped-muffin-logo-bw-1-32x32.png analysis – Lab Muffin Beauty Science https://labmuffin.com 32 32 Drug, cosmetic or compounded retinoid: Which one should you use? https://labmuffin.com/drug-cosmetic-compounded-retinoid-which-use/ https://labmuffin.com/drug-cosmetic-compounded-retinoid-which-use/#respond Thu, 21 Dec 2023 20:30:20 +0000 https://labmuffin.com/?p=14646 drug vs cosmetic retinoidsRetinoids are the gold standard skincare ingredients. They’re the next essential product after sunscreen, because they can help with so many skin issues, and there’s scientific evidence to back them up. But there are a lot of options, so it’s tricky to work out which one you should use – and it doesn’t help that there’s so much incorrect info ...

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Vitamin C doesn’t work? Debunking Science Vs Skin Care Podcast https://labmuffin.com/debunking-science-vs-skin-care-podcast-vitamin-c-doesnt-work/ https://labmuffin.com/debunking-science-vs-skin-care-podcast-vitamin-c-doesnt-work/#comments Thu, 23 Nov 2023 13:30:05 +0000 https://labmuffin.com/?p=14668 Science Vs Skincare PodcastThe Science Vs podcast episode on Skin Care: Is Anti-Aging a Scam? in part inspired my recent post on whether retinol in cosmetic skincare products worked. I’ve had some questions about some of the other parts of the podcast, especially about vitamin C and whether it actually penetrates skin. As I’ve discussed before, vitamin C in L-ascorbic acid form is ...

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Is Retinol a Scam? The Science https://labmuffin.com/does-retinol-work-skincare-science-scam/ https://labmuffin.com/does-retinol-work-skincare-science-scam/#comments Tue, 07 Nov 2023 09:33:27 +0000 https://labmuffin.com/?p=14593 Retinol Scam thumbnailIf there’s one skincare ingredient that works, it’s retinol. Pretty much everyone agrees – whatever skin concern you have, it’s one of your best bets. But is it all a scam? Let’s dive into the science behind retinol, and the bigger question of why skincare science looks so different from what academic scientists are used to. The video is here, ...

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DIY sunscreen test? Reacting to Style Theorists’ video https://labmuffin.com/diy-sunscreen-test-reacting-to-style-theorists-video/ https://labmuffin.com/diy-sunscreen-test-reacting-to-style-theorists-video/#comments Tue, 03 Oct 2023 10:44:32 +0000 https://labmuffin.com/?p=14499 style theorists sunscreen reaction videoThe Style Theorists recently did a video where they tried to test sunscreen “scientifically”, including… in a tanning bed. A lot of people sent it to me, so I filmed a video reacting to it! You can watch it here. Some of the topics covered: People should wear more sunscreen Sunscreen absorbing into blood Coral reefs and science by press ...

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Sunscreen myths in the media https://labmuffin.com/sunscreen-myths-in-the-media/ https://labmuffin.com/sunscreen-myths-in-the-media/#comments Mon, 26 Jun 2023 22:30:52 +0000 https://labmuffin.com/?p=13944 myths in sunscreen articlesIt’s sunscreen season, and as you’d expect, there are lots of sunscreen articles coming out, full of common myths.  I’ve debunked a lot of myths about sunscreens before – sunscreens are toxic, you can make your own sunscreen – but this time I’m going to focus on incorrect advice from trusted media sources. These myths tend to be a bit ...

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Are plastics and petrochemical products bad for the environment? https://labmuffin.com/plastics-petrochemicals-environmental-impact/ https://labmuffin.com/plastics-petrochemicals-environmental-impact/#respond Fri, 02 Jun 2023 20:00:05 +0000 https://labmuffin.com/?p=13814 plastic eco beautyMore beauty brands are talking about sustainability, but there’s a lot of greenwashing. In the last installment we talked about the impact of producing natural ingredients and after they go into the environment, as well as organic versus conventional farming. In this part, Jen of The Eco Well and I are breaking down myths about synthetic ingredients made from petroleum ...

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Sulfate-Free Shampoo? The Science https://labmuffin.com/sulfate-free-shampoo-science/ https://labmuffin.com/sulfate-free-shampoo-science/#comments Sat, 13 May 2023 16:02:41 +0000 https://labmuffin.com/?p=13785 Sulfate free shampoo science thumbnailLots of people say you have to use sulfate-free shampoo to avoid damaging or stripping your hair. There also people who say you have to use shampoo with sulfates to get your hair clean. They are both wrong. I’ve been paying more attention to hair science info on the internet lately. There are a lot of completely wrong explanations, and strong ...

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Fading Hair Dye With Low Damage https://labmuffin.com/fading-hair-dye-with-low-damage/ https://labmuffin.com/fading-hair-dye-with-low-damage/#comments Fri, 12 May 2023 21:30:56 +0000 https://labmuffin.com/?p=10203 fade-hair-dye-bleach-videoI had purple and mauve hair for about six months, but the purple I had really sunk and it’s way in, and I couldn’t get it to the warm, peachy color that I really wanted. But I was a bit scared of just bleaching it because I had to bleach it twice the first time to get it to get ...

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How Much of a Sunscreen Stick Should You Apply? https://labmuffin.com/how-to-apply-sunscreen-stick/ https://labmuffin.com/how-to-apply-sunscreen-stick/#comments Mon, 13 Mar 2023 20:30:14 +0000 https://labmuffin.com/?p=13459 sunscreen spf stick experimentSunscreen sticks are really convenient, but it’s difficult to measure out how much you need to apply, or whether you’ve applied enough. So I decided to put them to the test!  I recently did a few investigations of sunscreen sticks. I tried to work out: How much protection you’re getting with reasonable amounts of sunscreen sticks How much you would ...

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Sunscreen absorption and receptor binding: Debunking TikTok Misinformation https://labmuffin.com/sunscreen-absorption-hormone-receptor-binding-myth-science/ https://labmuffin.com/sunscreen-absorption-hormone-receptor-binding-myth-science/#comments Wed, 22 Feb 2023 11:00:25 +0000 https://labmuffin.com/?p=13413 tiktok misinfo hormoneThere’s tons of misinformation on the dangers of sunscreen on social media, and it seems like all of the myths make the rounds each time a new platform emerges. Currently the trending platform is TikTok. Even though sunscreen safety is a topic I’ve covered many times, it repeatedly comes up in many different flavours. I’ll break down the misinformation in ...

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