Debunking the worst haircare misinformation on TikTok
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TikTok has an impressive amount of myths and misinformation. This time I'm covering haircare - let's try looking at the actual science, for a change! 🤓📖 PRE-ORDER MY BOOK: The Science of Beauty https://geni.us/TheScienceOfBeauty Subscribe for videos every fortnight: http://bit.ly/labmuffinyt 0:00 Doctor Youn, Misinformation, doctors on social media 3:15 DMDM hydantoin, formaldehyde 7:10 Hair loss lawsuits 9:23 Shampoo your hair twice? 13:30 Heat protectant fire test 15:24 Head & Shoulders, Tresemme, OGX 22:55 Batiste dry shampoo, Aussie 3 Minute Miracle, "insoluble silicones" 28:38 Bobby, neurotoxins, EWG 33:18 Salt in shampoos 35:53 Benzene in dry shampoo, US vs UK and EU regulations Thanks to @tara_abramowicz (IG) for letting me use her explanation! Papers mentioned: https://doi.org/10.1002/macp.202300110, https://doi.org/10.1523/JNEUROSCI.22-17-07408.2002, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaad.2021.09.003 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 Threads https://threads.net/@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 The worst skincare misinformation on TikTok https://youtu.be/2DVcs9kP97s Benzene in sunscreens https://youtu.be/ykdJ7yj6snA Formaldehyde in nail polish https://youtu.be/IW9gXmUiRlY My top haircare hacks https://youtu.be/rUbbx00iVqs Busting Silicone Myths https://youtu.be/yzM4pCKXZ5Y What everyone gets wrong about shampoo https://youtu.be/-_3P3OGVzSA Scientist explains: Every reason your hair products stopped working https://youtu.be/-7Wj956V1g4 Is Retinol a Scam? The Science https://youtu.be/e6Z5Vr7uSiA Faves of 2023 https://youtu.be/aJlnOmc9Wys Clean beauty is a scam https://youtu.be/wkWX2AXNuxg US sunscreens "aren't safe" in the EU https://youtu.be/h5Ta6T2DmRQ Science of hair products https://youtu.be/RC5UQP1AQqo 🧴 SKINCARE GUIDE 🧴 Find out more: https://labmuffin.com/skin
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