A (likely incomplete) collection of my speaking engagements, media appearances and other outreach work. If these links are broken by the time you reach them, try Internet Archive or archive.is.
2024
Publications
Wong M. The Science of Beauty. DK Books, 2024.
Speaking engagements
- Social Media: The New Frontier of Sunscreen (Mis)information (Plenary Conference Talk). 6th International Conference on Ultraviolet Radiation and Skin Cancer Prevention. Brisbane, Australia. September 11, 2024.
- Influencers and Sunscreens: Social Media Landscape and TGA Regulations (Conference Talk). 6th International Conference on Ultraviolet Radiation and Skin Cancer Prevention Pre-conference Workshop. Brisbane, Australia. September 10, 2024.
- Challenges of Beauty SciComm (Conference Talk). Truth in Beauty E-Summit. September 29, 2024.
- Active Ingredients (Conference Talk). Beauty Myths Camp, BeautySciComm. August 10, 2024.
Media appearances
- Sunscreen (TV interview). ABC News Morning. December 16, 2024.
- What is the Anti-SPF movement on TikTok? Kara Jensen Mackinnon, ABC Listen. December 27, 2024.
- This carcinogen keeps cropping up in personal care products. Knvul Sheikh and Janna Mandell. The New York Times. December 9, 2024.
- Moments after Rachael posted the 58-second clip, her phone started to buzz. What she saw next horrified her. Maddison Leach, 9 News. December 9, 2024.
- ‘Blocked’ vitamin D and nasty chemicals: Scientists debunk myths about sunscreen. Lera Shvets, SBS News. November 26, 2024.
- The sunscreen myth: could it really be causing skin cancer? Melissa Davey, The Guardian. November 7, 2024.
- Mixed response to misinformation crackdown bill. Rachael Ward, AAP. October 12, 2024.
- Influencer beauty claims put under microscope (TV interview). ABC News. August 3, 2024.
- Lessons in Chemistry: Dr Michelle Wong uses science to bust some skincare myths. Charlotte Jolly, Hello! Magazine. June 24, 2024.
- The biggest beauty myths busted by Dr Michelle Wong. Charlotte Heathcote, Express. July 1, 2024.
- Michelle Wong: The science behind your skincare (Radio interview). Jim Mora, Radio New Zealand. June 23, 2024.
- Why is it so hard to find unbiased beauty advice online? Lauren Ironmonger, The Sydney Morning Herald. June 15, 2024.
- Common sunscreen myths, debunked. Keren Landman, Vox. June 10 2024.
- Influencers Are Saying Sunscreen Causes Cancer. They Are Wrong. Jennifer Calfas, Wall Street Journal. May 19, 2024.
- BTN Classroom Episode 5, 2024: Skinfluencers (TV inteview). Cale Matthews, ABC Behind The News. March 5, 2024.
- Why kids are obsessed with skincare (TV interview). Cale Matthews, ABC BTN High. February 21, 2024.
- Tweens, teens developing complex skincare routines as ‘Sephora kids’ trends on TikTok. Tegan Osbourne and Cale Matthews. ABC News BTN High. February 21, 2024.
- Skincare trend alert: Kids using skincare products (TV interview). The Project TV, Network 10. February 11, 2024.
- Sunday Morning: Should men use moisturiser? (Radio interview). Jim Mora, Radio New Zealand. May 19, 2024.
Other appearances
- Conquering Skin Cancer (Documentary). Directed by Mike Hill. November 20, 2024.
- The Real Science of “Toxic” Skin Care (Video Podcast). Dr Karan Explores Podcast. August 24, 2024.
- Why your lip balm doesn’t work. Answer in Progress. December 14, 2024.
- Lab Muffin’s take on chemical vs physical sunscreen (Podcast). Beauty IQ Uncensored. June 24, 2024.
- How to build a science-backed skincare routine. That’s Helpful with Ed Stott. June 27, 2024.
- Skincare Science Ahoy. In Moderation. April 4, 2024.
- Here comes the sun(screen) (co-author). Your Local Epidemiologist. June 4, 2024.
- Is Sunscreen Safe? Men’s Skin Care Secrets (Video Podcast). Rena Malik, MD Podcast. July 13, 2024.
- Myth Busting: The Dodgy Science Behind Some of the Most Viral Ingredients & More (Video Podcast). Skinthusiast: The Podcast. October 1, 2024.
- 208: Dirty Dozen Disinformation (Podcast). Conspirituality. May 30, 2024.
- The Dark Story of Vybz Kartel. Foreign Man in a Foreign Land. September 26, 2024.
- Experts Behaving Badly Roundtable. The Eco Well Podcast. October 1, 2024.
- Save your money: Skincare myths debunked by a cosmetic chemist. You Beauty. February 19, 2024.
2023
Publications
- Improving patient communication on sunscreen choice: Updating mechanistic misconceptions. Zundell MP, Wong M et al. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol Clin Pract 2023;2(4):963-964.
- Adore Beauty Skincare School, Season 2 (Podcast co-host). January – April 2023.
Speaking engagements
- Chemistry (Conference Talk). Beauty Science Camp, BeautySciComm. November 6, 2023.
- Science (Convention Panellist). Open Sauce. San Francisco, USA. July 16, 2023.
- How It’s Made (Convention Panellist). Open Sauce. San Francisco, USA. July 15, 2023.
- Sci-Comm in Sun Care: Why and How? (Conference Talk). Sunscreen E-Summit. May 8, 2023.
- Challenges and Opportunities for the Suncare Sector (Conference Panellist). Sunscreen E-Summit. May 8, 2023.
- Hair Care Misconceptions (Conference Fireside Chat). Hair Science E-Summit. September 25, 2023.
- What TikTok trends piss off chemists? Unpacking Beauty. September 25, 2023.
Media appearances
- Dr Michelle Wong Brings the Science of Skincare to New Audiences. Swapna Krishna, Wired. November 15, 2023.
- Have you ever considered what goes into your skincare? (TV interview). ABC News. June 19, 2023.
- Sunday Morning: Your skincare questions answered by a chemist (Radio interview). Jim Mora, Radio New Zealand. December 17, 2023.
- Sunday Morning: Under the skin of the beauty industry (Radio interview). Jim Mora, Radio New Zealand. December 10, 2023.
- The dangerous myths sold by the conspiritualists. Derek Beres, Coda. October 3, 2023.
Other appearances
- 153: The Anti-Sunscreen Movement (Podcast). Conspirituality. May 11, 2023.
- Suncream, natural vs unnatural cosmetic ingredients, and myths debunked. The Happy Pear Podcast. May 17, 2023.
- Unpacking Beauty. September 25, 2023.
- Beauty Sci-Comm. The Eco Well. May 17, 2023.
- Does Drinking Water Actually Hydrate Dry Skin? Beauty IQ Uncensored. February 7, 2023.
2022
Speaking engagements
- Influencer tips for debunking misinformation (Conference Talk). Google News Initiative APAC Trusted Media Summit. September 20, 2022.
- Sunscreen Mythbusting: Reflections from the Social Media Frontline (Conference Talk). Sunscreen E-Summit. May 16, 2022.
- La Roche-Posay Serum School (Panellist). Sydney, Australia. November 8 and 9, 2022.
- Bondi Sands Everyday Skincare Launch (Panellist). Sydney, Australia. April 21, 2022.
- Misinformation vs Product Safety: ‘Safe’ Beauty E-Panel (Conference Panellist). ‘Safe’ Beauty E-Summit.
Media appearances
- Sunscreen must knows: Beyond slip, slop, slap. Andrea Gibbs, ABC Radio Weekends. November 27, 2022.
- Can applying yoghurt on your face reduce hyperpigmentation? Tahnee Jash, ABC News. May 22, 2022.
- How to wash your face according to science (Radio interview). Radio New Zealand. November 22, 2022.
Other appearances
- Beauty on a Budget. The Pineapple Project Podcast. September 22, 2022.
- Sunscreen Must-Knows. The Proof with Simon Hill. November 15, 2022.
- Skincare, haircare and deodorant. The Proof with Simon Hill. November 21, 2022.
- Science, Skincare & the Ingredients You Can Trust. That Beauty Podcast. May 17, 2022.
- What the SPF? Shedding Light on Sunscreen. Unbiased Science. June 1, 2022.
- Critical Thinking in the beauty space. The Journey. September 19, 2022.
- AMA Season Finale. The Eco Well.
- Not So Pretty: a reaction from real cosmetic scientists. The Eco Well.
- The chemistry behind our cosmetics! Seize the Yay. April 21, 2022.
- Don’t Believe Everything You See On The Internet. Beauty IQ Uncensored. August 28, 2022.
- Do Collagen Supplements Actually Do Anything? Beauty IQ Uncensored. June 19, 2022.
- The Science of Skincare. Skimm This. April 26, 2022.
- TikTok’s Most Trending Beauty Products For 2022. You Beauty. December 13, 2022.
2021
Publications
- Adore Beauty Skincare School, Season 1 (Podcast co-host). February – May 2021.
Speaking engagements
- Effective Scicomm (Webinar). The Eco Well. February 23, 2021.
Media appearances
- Worth it? Menthol rube for wrinkles. Kat Feeney, ABC Radio Brisbane. August 11, 2021.
- Knowing which skincare influencers to trust. Housnia Shams, ABC News. July 22, 2021.
- IFLScience Meets: Dr Michelle Wong on the science behind beauty products and turning your passion into a career. Rachael Funnell, IFLScience. May 12, 2021.
Other appearances
- UV and Your Skin. Cetaphil Australia. October 8, 2021.
- #16: Teaching science through reviewing beauty products (Video Podcast). Physics High. May 13, 2021.
- How to Find a Sunscreen You Can Really Trust. Breaking Beauty. April 28, 2021.
- The Science Behind the Beauty Industry. Creator Generation. August 26, 2021.
- Following Your Gut Instinct. The Journey Podcast. July 26, 2021.
- Sponsored content roundtable. The Eco Well. November 2, 2021.
- Science Communication vs Misinformation. The Eco Well. December 21, 2021.
- Where marketing & science collide – how skincare is advertised & the reality behind it. Inside Aesthetics. April 8, 2021.
- Cosmeceuticals Myth Buster. Doctor Diaries. April 26, 2021.
2020
Speaking engagements
- Deciem and The Ordinary Science Chat (Webinar).
- Ingredients for Better Skin (Webinar). Ellana Cosmetics. September 7, 2020.
Media appearances
Other appearances
- Beauty Science AMA with Dr Michelle Wong (Podcast). The Eco Well. March 31, 2020.
- One Night Stand. Pillowtalkderm with Dr Shereene Idriss. 2020.
- Debunking Skincare Myths. Dermhealth.co. 2020
- WTF is niacinamide, and does my face need it?. Healthy-ish. September 9, 2020.
- How to Shop for Skincare Like a Scientist. Fat Mascara. July 15, 2020.
- Are some soaps better than others? CrowdScience, BBC World Service. July 24, 2020.
- Wildcard: The Facts On Sunscreen. You Beauty. November 27, 2020.
2019
Speaking engagements
- Say Goodbye to Acne (Panellist). JakartaXBeauty. Jakarta, Indonesia. July 26, 2019.
- Fighting Hyperpigmentation for Bright and Clear Complexion (Panellist). JakartaXBeauty. Jakarta, Indonesia. July 27, 2019.
Media appearances
- Busting clean beauty myths with Lab Muffin’s Michelle Wong. Adrianne Kalla, Dscribe. September 27, 2019.
Other appearances
- Interview with Dr Michelle Wong (Podcast). The Eco Well. September 24, 2019.
- The Science of Beauty with Dr Michelle Wong (Video Podcast). STEAM Powered Show. September 18, 2020.