Products I refuse to use (as a chemist)
Lab Muffin Beauty Science
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I’m Michelle, a science educator and chemistry PhD from Sydney, Australia. I’m here to help you work out which beauty products are worth buying and which aren’t, using science! I started Lab Muffin because I was frustrated that there weren't enough easy-to-understand explanations of the science behind beauty products. I firmly believe that anyone can understand the science behind skincare and beauty. For business/PR enquiries: [email protected] DISCLAIMER: I am not a medical doctor. Care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information here, but it is provided for education and research purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider regarding any medical conditions. No liability is accepted for any injury, loss or damage incurred by use of or reliance on the information provided by me.
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I talk a lot about how you don't need to avoid most of the products people tell you to avoid... but here are some products that I DO avoid ❌ Let me know which ones you avoid! MY BOOK 📖 The Science of Beauty: https://labmuffin.com/sob Shop more of my favorite products here: https://shopmy.us/labmuffin Subscribe for videos every fortnight: http://bit.ly/labmuffinyt 0:00 Lash serums 2:55 Dip kits 6:23 Burst removers 8:00 Online shopping 10:24 Some cleansers 12:22 Tinted sunscreens 14:07 Mascara 17:52 Bad packaging Burst gel removers https://www.facebook.com/share/p/16L7AfKfAP/ Toxic nail polishes https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/seoul-authorities-find-toxic-substances-in-shein-and-temu-products Kmart cleansing balm https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-12/kmart-skin-product-issue-hyaluronic-acid-hospital-eye-damage/105041162 Scicomm studies: https://doi.org/10.1177/0963662515572068 https://doi.org/10.1007/s10755-014-9313-4 https://doi.org/10.1177/0963662518786 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! Website https://labmuffin.com Instagram https://instagram.com/labmuffinbeautyscience TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@labmuffinbeautyscience Shop my favorite products (affiliate links): https://shopmy.us/labmuffin ✨ Want smooth, glowing skin? Grab a copy of my FREE Essential Guide to Exfoliation! https://labmuffin.com/exfol Powered By Chemicals Mugs: https://labmuffin.com/shop/ 📺 RELATED POSTS AND VIDEOS Free exfoliation guide https://labmuffin.com/exfol Debunking TikTok "expert" advice https://youtu.be/0bRpljNL7ro Top sunscreen recommendations 2024 https://youtu.be/p5p72V3Jrg8 Are gel nails dangerous? UV, skin cancer, aging and allergies https://youtu.be/Gpqkuo7rzuM Busting cleansing myths https://youtu.be/gZB3SLdGpeA Protecting Your Skin From Visible Light https://youtu.be/XYrylZkmT_w Blue Light From Screens and Skin https://youtu.be/ZnpdmXm5oxc Blue light update https://youtu.be/Rr4p6hC2ewc How to REALLY read an ingredient list (feat. cosmetic chemists) https://youtu.be/MTs7DR5tTmQ 🧴 SKINCARE GUIDE 🧴 Find out more: https://labmuffin.com/skin Wearing Cable Stitch Sweater by @TCDDIY with a shorter neck, Knit Picks Brava Worsted in Dublin
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