Lab Muffin Beauty Science
I’m Michelle, a science educator and cosmetic chemist with a PhD in chemistry from Sydney, Australia. I’m here to help you work out which beauty products are worth buying and which aren’t, using science!
I started Lab Muffin because I was frustrated that there weren't enough easy-to-understand explanations of the science behind beauty products. I firmly believe that anyone can understand the science behind skincare and beauty.
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DISCLAIMER: I am not a medical doctor. Care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information here, but it is provided for education and research purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider regarding any medical conditions. No liability is accepted for any injury, loss or damage incurred by use of or reliance on the information provided by me.
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