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How to dry your hair, according to science

Michelle Wong — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 11:59:24 +0000

What’s the best way to dry your hair, according to science? Is it hair dryers, hair straighteners, towels, or just leaving it to dry naturally? I have fragile, expensively damaged hair and try a lot of hair products, so I have a special interest in this. Here’s the science of drying your hair. The video is here, keep scrolling for ...

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Red flags for unreliable sources: a guide

Michelle Wong — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 03:13:01 +0000

How do you check if information is reliable? One shortcut that works well (most of the time) is to check if the source itself is reliable! This is much faster and easier than trying to learn the science behind an area you’re not already familiar with – it takes a lot of time to properly factcheck information, even for experts. ...

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Why you can’t trust study abstracts

Michelle Wong — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 20:20:14 +0000

One of the biggest sources of myths in beauty is misunderstanding how scientific research works, and how to interpret scientific evidence. A huge problem I’ve seen is people relying on abstracts – the short summary of the paper – instead of reading the full text. Here’s why this isn’t a good idea. This article is based on part of this ...

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Why “scientific” products don’t always work: mechanistic reasoning

Michelle Wong — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 20:15:00 +0000

There’s a troubling pattern with a lot of “science-based” cosmetic products. Many of them make claims solely based on mechanistic reasoning, rather than any actual measured effects on humans. This is a big problem because mechanistic reasoning often doesn’t predict what happens on actual humans – and it’s especially the case with the ways these claims are often used for ...

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Ultimate Guide to Drug Retinoids

Michelle Wong — Fri, 29 Dec 2023 21:00:50 +0000

Drug retinoids – tretinoin, adapalene, tazarotene and trifarotene – are some of the most powerful ingredients in skincare. They can help with issues like acne, uneven texture and hyperpigmentation. But what are the differences between them? Here’s the guide for you! My PhD is in medicinal chemistry, so I’m going to be diving into the differences at a drug structure ...

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Why your hair products stop working

Michelle Wong — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 13:00:51 +0000

So you found the hair routine of your dreams and your hair is just magnificent… But then it just stops working. What’s going on? Here’s the science behind why your products just suddenly stop working, and what can you do about it. The video is here, keep scrolling for the text version. You might need to change shampoos First off, ...

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Fading Hair Dye With Low Damage

Michelle Wong — Fri, 12 May 2023 21:30:56 +0000

I had purple and mauve hair for about six months, but the purple I had really sunk and it’s way in, and I couldn’t get it to the warm, peachy color that I really wanted. But I was a bit scared of just bleaching it because I had to bleach it twice the first time to get it to get ...

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Barrier Repair, Rosacea, Sensitive Skin: Products & Tips

Michelle Wong — Wed, 18 Jan 2023 12:10:29 +0000

Irritated and sensitive skin can be tricky to deal with – whether it’s because your skin is innately sensitive, or because it’s messed up from harsh products or harsh weather. I recently sat down with my friend Hannah English to talk about our favourite tips and products for irritated skin. She’s a pharmaceutical scientist and skincare content creator who shares ...

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Easy (5 Minute) DIY Vitamin C Serum Recipe

Michelle Wong — Sat, 10 Dec 2022 02:21:35 +0000

I’ve mentioned my super-easy DIY vitamin C serum a few times before on social media, and some of you have been asking me for the recipe… but I’ve been so distracted with other things I never got around to posting it until now. I’m sorry! Please forgive me. I hope the results make up for my tardiness! Here’s the video ...

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How to Choose a Moisturizer: The Science

Michelle Wong — Sun, 04 Dec 2022 22:22:00 +0000

Choosing your moisturizer can be a difficult process. The beauty section is full of moisturizers for different skin types, and you’d think you’d be fine picking one that matches your skin type. But I’m sure many of you have had the annoying experience of taking a moisturizer home that’s supposed to be right for you, then finding that it’s just… ...

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