video – 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 video – 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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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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Blue Lizard and “Australian” Gold mineral sunscreen reviews https://labmuffin.com/mineral-sunscreen-reviews-blue-lizard-australian-gold/ https://labmuffin.com/mineral-sunscreen-reviews-blue-lizard-australian-gold/#respond Thu, 26 Oct 2023 12:02:30 +0000 https://labmuffin.com/?p=14514 Australian Gold Blue LizardI recently tried Blue Lizard and Australian Gold, two US sunscreens with mineral (inorganic) active ingredients. Both of these have been popular on skincare forums and Reddit for years, but aren’t actually available in Australia (despite being marketed as “Australian sunscreen”). I’ve been really curious to try them out, so I picked them up as souvenirs when I was in ...

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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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Best Skincare Products from Beauty of Joseon https://labmuffin.com/best-skincare-products-beauty-of-joseon/ https://labmuffin.com/best-skincare-products-beauty-of-joseon/#respond Tue, 26 Sep 2023 21:50:07 +0000 https://labmuffin.com/?p=14480 beauty of joseon best productsI think everyone knows about the Beauty of Joseon sunscreen. If you don’t, it’s super popular right now because it’s so light and comfortable, while still being protective and really budget friendly. But Beauty of Joseon have a lot of other fantastic budget friendly skincare products, some of which are really underrated. I’m going to tell you about some of ...

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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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Ranking Reddit’s Top Skincare Tips https://labmuffin.com/ranking-reddits-top-skincare-tips/ https://labmuffin.com/ranking-reddits-top-skincare-tips/#comments Mon, 21 Aug 2023 22:00:55 +0000 https://labmuffin.com/?p=14420 reddit top skincare tipsReddit is a fantastic source for budget-friendly skincare tips that could potentially make a huge difference to your skin without breaking the bank, but some of the tips are very user-dependent. I rounded up the top tips and went through the science behind them, then put them into a tier list for my latest video – check it out here. ...

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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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