A closer look at an Olaplex study
Michelle analysed an independent study of Olaplex and K18, explaining why she thinks its chemical tests do not establish the bond-repair mechanism claimed for Olaplex.
labmuffin.comRead her study analysisMichelle Wong is the Sydney-based chemist, author and science communicator behind Lab Muffin Beauty Science, explaining skincare and haircare with research and practical experiments.
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Michelle analysed an independent study of Olaplex and K18, explaining why she thinks its chemical tests do not establish the bond-repair mechanism claimed for Olaplex.
labmuffin.comRead her study analysisShe published a guide to signs of AI-generated science content, with examples of formatting, writing patterns and errors. She stresses that individual signs need to be considered in context.
labmuffin.comRead the guideMichelle brought together common anti-sunscreen claims and her responses in an article accompanying her video, including a discussion of observational studies and the Nambour trial.
labmuffin.comRead the sunscreen explainerShe shared her concerns about Australian sunscreen advertising rules and invited readers to respond to a TGA consultation. Her post drew on interviews with creators and a survey of 2,008 people.
labmuffin.substack.comRead her consultation postIn an essay commissioned by Netflix for My Brilliant Career: My Way, Michelle reflected on building Lab Muffin and bringing skills from teaching, history and law into science communication.
labmuffin.substack.comRead her career essayFollow her for beauty science, experiments and explanations.
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