science – 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 science – 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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Is Your Sunscreen Killing Coral Reefs? The Science https://labmuffin.com/is-your-sunscreen-killing-coral-the-science-with-video/ https://labmuffin.com/is-your-sunscreen-killing-coral-the-science-with-video/#comments Tue, 22 Aug 2023 21:30:28 +0000 https://labmuffin.com/?p=9138 Is Your Sunscreen Killing Coral? The Science (with Video)You might have seen that Hawaii has banned certain sunscreens that have been linked to coral bleaching. In particular, it’s the organic “chemical” sunscreen ingredients oxybenzone and octinoxate that have been banned. It sounds like a great victory for the environment, right? But if you search a little past the headlines, you’ll find that there are actually a lot of ...

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Why your hair products stop working https://labmuffin.com/why-your-hair-products-stop-working/ https://labmuffin.com/why-your-hair-products-stop-working/#comments Wed, 02 Aug 2023 13:00:51 +0000 https://labmuffin.com/?p=14379 So you found the hair routine of your dreams and your hair is just magnificent…  But then it just stops working. What’s going on? Here’s the science behind why your products just suddenly stop working, and what can you do about it. The video is here, keep scrolling for the text version. You might need to change shampoos First off, ...

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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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Natural ingredients aren’t actually better for the environment https://labmuffin.com/are-natural-ingredients-better-for-the-environment/ https://labmuffin.com/are-natural-ingredients-better-for-the-environment/#comments Fri, 02 Jun 2023 13:00:35 +0000 https://labmuffin.com/?p=13830 natural eco beautyBeauty brands are talking a lot more about sustainability and the environment, and it makes sense. Climate change is a huge problem, and most of us don’t want to make things worse. But beauty marketing is full of false promises and meaningless buzzwords. What’s actually better for the environment, and what’s just feelgood fluff? Well… a lot of it is ...

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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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