Dr. Michelle Wong is the Sydney-based chemist behind Lab Muffin Beauty Science, explaining skincare, haircare and cosmetic ingredients through videos, articles and books.
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Michelle examined a study comparing Olaplex and K18 on bleached hair, questioning whether its chemical test could support the claimed bond-repair mechanism.
labmuffin.comRead the Olaplex study analysisA new article walks readers through warning signs in AI-generated science content, from implausible output volumes to factual mistakes. It includes an exercise for practicing those checks.
labmuffin.comRead the AI science guideMichelle assembled a written companion to a video challenging claims that sunscreen causes skin cancer. The guide compares types of evidence and addresses common arguments readers encounter online.
labmuffin.comRead the sunscreen myth guideThe sunscreen reapplication guide, first posted in 2020, was refreshed. It covers different amounts of sun exposure and compares powders, sprays, foundation and lotion for reapplication.
labmuffin.comRead the refreshed reapplication guideMichelle refreshed the sunscreen stick investigation first posted in 2023. The write-up measures application amounts, time and missed spots, and links to additional stick testing from 2026.
labmuffin.comExplore the sunscreen stick experimentsFollow Michelle for beauty science, experiments and a closer look at the evidence.
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