Category Beauty & Cosmetics

How to cite: Wong M. Sunscreen myth directory. Lab Muffin Beauty Science. June 6, 2025. Accessed June 6, 2025. Here’s a growing directory of resources on sunscreen myths. They’re written as truths instead of myths, except…

How to cite: Wong M. Is Your Sunscreen Killing Coral Reefs? The Science. Lab Muffin Beauty Science. June 6, 2025. Accessed June 6, 2025. You might have seen that Hawaii has banned certain sunscreens that have…

How to cite: Wong M. Is red light safe for hyperpigmentation and melasma?. Lab Muffin Beauty Science. April 26, 2025. Accessed April 26, 2025. Since my post on the science behind red light treatments, many people…

How to cite: Wong M. Skin-Saving Skincare Products for a Low Energy Routine. Lab Muffin Beauty Science. April 24, 2025. Accessed April 24, 2025. I don’t know about you, but over the last few years with…

How to cite: Wong M. Is synthetic braiding hair giving people cancer? Breaking down Consumer Reports’ tests. Lab Muffin Beauty Science. March 27, 2025. Accessed March 27, 2025. Is synthetic braiding hair giving people cancer? In…

“I grew up in a town of 100 people in rural Ohio—the nearest mall was an hour away—but when I was 13 my dad won a trip to New York City. He was allowed to bring one person and he…

Take a moment and think about your best friend. (Ah, now isn’t this nice?) What’s funny about best friends is that more often than not, the two people involved are quite different. Earlybird workout warriors befriend snooze button loyalists, skincare…

Very few people can say they were as busy as Tracey Cunningham last week. Leading up to the Academy Awards, the celebrity colorist worked with 20 clients in a five day sprint. There was Amy Poehler, who walked the Oscars’…

How to cite: Wong M. The science of red light masks. Lab Muffin Beauty Science. February 26, 2025. Accessed February 25, 2025. Red light is everywhere – you’ll see it used by celebrities, skincare influencers, and…

How to cite: Wong M. Are gel nails bad for you? UV, skin cancer and allergies. Lab Muffin Beauty Science. October 15, 2024. Accessed February 21, 2025. If you’ve ever tried gel nails, you’ll know you…