Ep 116 Where Marketing & Science Collide - How Skincare Is Advertised & the Reality Behind It | Dr Michelle Wong

Episode 118 hosts Dr Michelle Wong, better known by her online persona, 'Lab Muffin'.  We explore why skin care is so poorly understood before diving into some of the most commonly asked questions about skincare and product marketing. We cover sun cream, what a basic skincare regime looks like and get a simple guide to the important vitamins for cosmetic skin care. 00:00 Introduction 01:04 Meet Michelle (Lab Muffin) and Her Background   03:25 From Chemistry PhD to Skincare Education   07:03 Starting a Blog and Building a Science-Based Platform   10:59 Rise of Social Media and Myth Busting Content   13:31 Handling Misinformation and Online Criticism   18:27 Why Skincare Is So Confusing for Consumers   21:18 Cosmetics vs Drugs and Evidence Standards   26:25 Common Skincare Myths and Marketing Claims   30:08 Natural vs Synthetic and Clean Beauty Debate   33:29 Sunscreen Myths and How It Really Works   36:15 Chemical vs Physical Sunscreens Explained   40:13 Safety Concerns and Hormone Disruption Fears   42:46 Understanding Toxicity and Dose   47:06 Core Skincare Basics Everyone Needs   52:09 Cleanser Science and Skin Barrier Health   01:01:45 Why More Products Don't Always Mean Better Results   01:08:49 Price vs Effectiveness in Skincare   01:16:38 Medical Grade vs Over The Counter Products   01:20:09 How to Test and Track Skincare Results   01:24:30 Evidence Based Ingredients That Actually Work   01:28:55 Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Niacinamide Explained   01:32:40 Acne Management and When to See a Doctor   01:36:10 Overdoing Skincare and Irritation Risks   01:39:25 Simple Routine for Beginners and Final Takeaways ALL IA LINKS & CONTACT INFORMATION