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Debunking Exfoliation Myths (with video)

October 3, 2020 By Michelle 6 Comments

Debunking Exfoliation Myths (with video)

Exfoliants are one of the first products you start using when you get into REAL skincare. They’re a really great gateway product, but they can be a bit confusing and there are loads of myths about them. So today I’m doing the debunking! (More info on exfoliants in my Essential guide, in case you haven’t…

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More SPF Mythbusting (with video)

August 29, 2020 By Michelle 17 Comments

More SPF Mythbusting (with video)

This video is sponsored by Skillshare – the first 1000 people to use this link will get a 2 month free trial of Skillshare Premium Membership. It’s that time again… SPF mythbusting time! Because no matter how hard I try, more of them turn up. (I did a video on SPF myths last year – check that…

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Busting Retinoid Skincare Myths (with Video)

May 7, 2020 By Michelle 11 Comments

Busting Retinoid Skincare Myths (with Video)

Retinoids are vitamin A derivatives, and they’re some of the most popular ingredients in skincare. They’re anti-aging, anti-pigmentation and anti-acne, plus their effectiveness is backed by lots of studies. But like everything else in skincare, there are lots of myths and half-truths about how they work and how you’re meant to use them. Here’s the video –…

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More Huge Skincare Myths, and What to Do Instead (Video)

December 8, 2019 By Michelle 3 Comments

More Huge Skincare Myths, and What to Do Instead (Video)

About a year ago I made a video about 5 of the biggest skincare myths. Here’s another 5! Myth 1: When to use chemical exfoliants I’ve talked about it before here: Do I need extra sunscreen when using chemical exfoliants? Relevant studies: Kornhauser A et al., The effects of topically applied glycolic acid and salicylic acid on…

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Hi! I'm Michelle, chemistry PhD and science educator, and I'm here to help you figure out which beauty products are worth buying, and which ones aren't using science!

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