#TheScienceOfBeauty
May 17, 2025 at 5:21 PM
It's sunscreen misinformation season! Don't get sucked in my darlings, especially by irrational panic about "chemicals". As always, Lab Muffin knows what's up. youtu.be/wCPp8EJSG-Y?...
Debunking the worst sunscreen misinformation on TikTok
It's sunscreen myth time! Again, TikTok serves up the best misinformation - let's talk about the actual science. 🤓📖 PRE-ORDER MY BOOK: The Science of Beauty https://geni.us/TheScienceOfBeauty Subscribe for videos every fortnight: http://bit.ly/labmuffinyt 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 Seed oils: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xTaAHSFHUU https://theproof.com/fact-check-paul-saladino-on-seed-oils/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-science-of-seed-oils-myth-busting-with-dr-idz/id1267716638?i=1000654666023 Critique of Huberman's cold and flu episode: https://immunologic.substack.com/p/andrew-huberman-spreads-misinformation Powered By Chemicals Mugs: https://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! Blog https://labmuffin.com Instagram https://instagram.com/labmuffinbeautyscience TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@labmuffinbeautyscience ✨ Want smooth, glowing skin? Grab a copy of my FREE Essential Guide to Exfoliation! https://labmuffin.com/exfol 📺 RELATED POSTS AND VIDEOS Free exfoliation guide https://labmuffin.com/free-guide US sunscreens "aren't safe" in the EU https://youtu.be/h5Ta6T2DmRQ Every sunscreen question answered https://youtu.be/AyCNQhCVdqs This lab keeps finding CANCER CHEMICALS in our products https://youtu.be/qIupQnxrD4U Debunking the worst haircare misinformation on TikTok https://youtu.be/gLttCDPCADY No TikTok, skincare is not killing you https://youtu.be/2DVcs9kP97s How do sunscreens work? https://youtu.be/AfWG6avOR_E 100% mineral sunscreens are lying, SPF boosters https://youtu.be/_Lcakmug-c0 Rosemary oil for hair growth? How to spot bad science https://youtu.be/SW2NCv_vF2Q Is Retinol a Scam? The Science https://youtu.be/e6Z5Vr7uSiA DIY sunscreen test? Reacting to Style Theorists' video https://youtu.be/2DS3Uhis6Bg My top Korean sunscreens https://youtu.be/5--tTmAKTBA Do sunscreen sticks work? The science https://youtu.be/rDZGu68c5sU 🧴 SKINCARE GUIDE 🧴 Find out more: https://labmuffin.com/skin
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May 14, 2024 at 12:04 AM
Debunking the worst sunscreen misinformation on TikTok
It's sunscreen myth time! Again, TikTok serves up the best misinformation - let's talk about the actual science. 🤓📖 PRE-ORDER MY BOOK: The Science of Beauty https://geni.us/TheScienceOfBeauty Subscribe for videos every fortnight: http://bit.ly/labmuffinyt 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 Seed oils: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xTaAHSFHUU https://theproof.com/fact-check-paul-saladino-on-seed-oils/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-science-of-seed-oils-myth-busting-with-dr-idz/id1267716638?i=1000654666023 Critique of Huberman's cold and flu episode: https://immunologic.substack.com/p/andrew-huberman-spreads-misinformation 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! Powered By Chemicals Mugs: https://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! Blog https://labmuffin.com Instagram https://instagram.com/labmuffinbeautyscience TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@labmuffinbeautyscience ✨ Want smooth, glowing skin? Grab a copy of my FREE Essential Guide to Exfoliation! https://labmuffin.com/exfol 📺 RELATED POSTS AND VIDEOS Free exfoliation guide https://labmuffin.com/free-guide US sunscreens "aren't safe" in the EU https://youtu.be/h5Ta6T2DmRQ Every sunscreen question answered https://youtu.be/AyCNQhCVdqs This lab keeps finding CANCER CHEMICALS in our products https://youtu.be/qIupQnxrD4U Debunking the worst haircare misinformation on TikTok https://youtu.be/gLttCDPCADY No TikTok, skincare is not killing you https://youtu.be/2DVcs9kP97s How do sunscreens work? https://youtu.be/AfWG6avOR_E 100% mineral sunscreens are lying, SPF boosters https://youtu.be/_Lcakmug-c0 Rosemary oil for hair growth? How to spot bad science https://youtu.be/SW2NCv_vF2Q Is Retinol a Scam? The Science https://youtu.be/e6Z5Vr7uSiA DIY sunscreen test? Reacting to Style Theorists' video https://youtu.be/2DS3Uhis6Bg My top Korean sunscreens https://youtu.be/5--tTmAKTBA Do sunscreen sticks work? The science https://youtu.be/rDZGu68c5sU 🧴 SKINCARE GUIDE 🧴 Find out more: https://labmuffin.com/skin
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June 14, 2024 at 11:49 AM
Debunking the worst sunscreen misinformation on TikTok
It's sunscreen myth time! Again, TikTok serves up the best misinformation - let's talk about the actual science. 🤓📖 PRE-ORDER MY BOOK: The Science of Beauty https://geni.us/TheScienceOfBeauty Subscribe for videos every fortnight: http://bit.ly/labmuffinyt 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 Seed oils: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xTaAHSFHUU https://theproof.com/fact-check-paul-saladino-on-seed-oils/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-science-of-seed-oils-myth-busting-with-dr-idz/id1267716638?i=1000654666023 Critique of Huberman's cold and flu episode: https://immunologic.substack.com/p/andrew-huberman-spreads-misinformation 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! Powered By Chemicals Mugs: https://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! Blog https://labmuffin.com Instagram https://instagram.com/labmuffinbeautyscience TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@labmuffinbeautyscience ✨ Want smooth, glowing skin? Grab a copy of my FREE Essential Guide to Exfoliation! https://labmuffin.com/exfol 📺 RELATED POSTS AND VIDEOS Free exfoliation guide https://labmuffin.com/free-guide US sunscreens "aren't safe" in the EU https://youtu.be/h5Ta6T2DmRQ Every sunscreen question answered https://youtu.be/AyCNQhCVdqs This lab keeps finding CANCER CHEMICALS in our products https://youtu.be/qIupQnxrD4U Debunking the worst haircare misinformation on TikTok https://youtu.be/gLttCDPCADY No TikTok, skincare is not killing you https://youtu.be/2DVcs9kP97s How do sunscreens work? https://youtu.be/AfWG6avOR_E 100% mineral sunscreens are lying, SPF boosters https://youtu.be/_Lcakmug-c0 Rosemary oil for hair growth? How to spot bad science https://youtu.be/SW2NCv_vF2Q Is Retinol a Scam? The Science https://youtu.be/e6Z5Vr7uSiA DIY sunscreen test? Reacting to Style Theorists' video https://youtu.be/2DS3Uhis6Bg My top Korean sunscreens https://youtu.be/5--tTmAKTBA Do sunscreen sticks work? The science https://youtu.be/rDZGu68c5sU 🧴 SKINCARE GUIDE 🧴 Find out more: https://labmuffin.com/skin
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June 14, 2024 at 11:49 AM