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Is Retinol a Scam? The Science

Michelle Wong — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 09:33:27 +0000

If 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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Why Vitamin C Can Stain Your Skin (and How to Avoid It!)

Michelle Wong — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 09:55:34 +0000

Vitamin C is one of the few skincare ingredients with a decent amount of independent research to back up its properties, like its brightening and anti-wrinkle benefits. Related Post: Vitamin C – what does it do for your skin? But those of you who are vitamin C enthusiasts may have noticed that with some vitamin C serums that contain ascorbic acid, ...

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Easy (5 Minute) DIY Vitamin C Serum Recipe

Michelle Wong — Sat, 10 Dec 2022 02:21:35 +0000

I’ve mentioned my super-easy DIY vitamin C serum a few times before on social media, and some of you have been asking me for the recipe… but I’ve been so distracted with other things I never got around to posting it until now. I’m sorry! Please forgive me. I hope the results make up for my tardiness! Here’s the video ...

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Vitamin C Esters: Are ATIP and THDA the Same Thing?

Michelle Wong — Wed, 13 Apr 2022 14:03:33 +0000

Vitamin C is an amazing skincare active, but ascorbic acid can be annoying in products. That’s why vitamin C derivatives were developed – these are slightly altered versions of ascorbic acid that can get around these issues (irritation, instability, stained fingers, fake tan smell). Two of the INCI names for derivatives that you might’ve seen on ingredient lists are ascorbyl ...

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Matter of Fact Vitamin C and Bad Science Review

Michelle Wong — Sat, 26 Mar 2022 13:30:00 +0000

You might’ve seen Matter of Fact skincare all over social media lately. Their star product is a vitamin C serum, and they’ve been doing a lot of sponsorships with influencers, particularly the ones that come across as “sciencey” (with a science background and/or make scientific skincare content). You might’ve been surprised to see me in one of their influencer ads ...

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Ultimate Vitamin C Skincare Guide Part 1: Ascorbic Acid

Michelle Wong — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 20:00:51 +0000

Vitamin C is one of the most commonly raved about ingredients in skincare, with lots of evidence to back up its effects. But it’s also one of the most confusing. There are just so many different vitamin C ingredients and product types, and this is before you even get to all the different products you can buy! So this is ...

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Common Questions About Vitamin C (video collab with Beck Wynta)

Michelle Wong — Sat, 19 Sep 2020 13:45:06 +0000

Today’s video is a collaboration with fellow Australian YouTuber Beck Wynta. We answer some of the most common questions we get asked about vitamin C, including: Can vitamin c be used in the morning? Why does L-ascorbic acid irritate my skin? Does price matter for vitamin C serums? Can you mix vitamin C with sunscreen? Why does vitamin C turn ...

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Ascorbyl Glucoside Vitamin C: Avène A-Oxitive

Michelle Wong — Sat, 20 Jun 2020 22:00:45 +0000

This post is sponsored by Avène. I’ve been really happy to see more vitamin C products hit the marketplace recently. Vitamin C is one of my favourite skincare ingredients – it’s a powerful antioxidant that’s fantastic for soaking up free radical damage, which makes it great for evening out skin tone and reducing fine lines. As someone who’s very prone to ...

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What Does Coenzyme Q10 (Ubiquinone) Do in Skincare?

Michelle Wong — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 10:41:26 +0000

Coenzyme Q10 (ubiquinone) is an ingredient found in lots of skincare products. Here’s the lowdown on what it is, and what it does for your skin. What Is Coenzyme Q10? Coenzyme Q10 (also known as ubiquinone or CoQ10) is a fat-soluble substance found in almost every tissue in your body. Your body naturally produces a lot of it. Its main ...

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Video: Antioxidants in Skincare, and Tips for Product Selection

Michelle Wong — Sat, 02 Jun 2018 12:30:11 +0000

I’ve made a new video about antioxidants in skincare – it’s based on this post from a while ago: Antioxidants in Skincare: What Do They Do? In the video, I talk about: What free radicals are How they’re linked to skin damage Where free radicals come from How antioxidants work Which antioxidant ingredients have been studied in clinical trials Tips on ...

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