Sneak a peek inside The Science of Beauty by Michelle Wong, AKA @labmuffinbeautyscience.
Written by Michelle Wong, also known as @labmuffinbeautyscience on social media, The Beauty of Science is a go-to resource for beauty lovers.
Answering common questions like ‘Will eating dairy give me acne?’ and ‘How often should I wash my hair?’ the book debunks the myths surrounding the beauty industry and illuminates what actually goes into your beauty products – all backed up by chemistry.
To see what’s inside, keep scrolling to preview a few pages from the book.
Inside The Science of Beauty
Want to learn more? Read a Q&A with the author here.
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