The Cost of Misinformation in the Beauty Space (Ventech Talk)
This was a talk I gave on 15 September 2021 for Ventech’s panel on Scientific Literacy and the Price of Misinformation. I talked about my insights on debunking myths over …
Do Hats and Umbrellas Protect Well From the Sun? (with video)
Instead of talking about sunscreen like I usually do, we’re going to dive into some of the things you can use to protect your skin apart from sunscreen (I can feel …
Fixing My Boyfriend’s Horrifying Skincare Routine (video)
I am pretty non-judgmental when it comes to skincare routines, but some things just aren’t OK – and I’m sure you have someone in your life (a parent, a sibling, …
Busting Hair Conditioner Myths: Build-Up, Silicones, Weighing Hair Down etc.
This video is sponsored by Pantene. The text version is unsponsored. There are a lot of myths about hair conditioners – we’re going to bust some in this post! I …
I’m a cosmetic chemist now
It’s been a few weeks but I realised I forgot to announce this on my blog: I’m now a qualified cosmetic chemist! A lot of people assumed I was a …
Dealing with Misinformation + Error Reporting Form
Social media has been a blessing and a curse. On the one hand, experts (scientists, doctors etc.) can become far more prominent – on the other hand, misinformation endorsed by …
Wash your face with no sink + cleansing myths (with video)
I really hate washing my face over the sink – how it gets everything wet (sink, benchtop, sleeves, hair, front of my shirt), and how it takes a ton of …
Reviewing Cult Asian Products (with video)
This video is sponsored by Stylevana. If you’re into skincare, you’ll know that there’s lots of hype around Asian skincare, particularly Korean and Japanese products. And it’s not hard to …