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Article  •  20 June 2024

 

Look inside The Science of Beauty

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

Internal page of The Science of Beauty showing two topics: Can I reduce cellulite? and How can I treat dark spots and uneven pigment?
Internal page of The Science of Beauty showing the topic: What's in nail polish?
Internal page of The Science of Beauty showing the subject: Are expensive products better?

 

Want to learn more? Read a Q&A with the author here.

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The Science of Beauty
Accessible, illustrated beauty and skincare expertise from Instagram's cosmetic chemist Dr Michelle Wong a.k.a Lab Muffin Beauty Science
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