Debunking Exfoliation Myths | Lab Muffin Beauty Science

The first 1000 people to use the link will get a free trial of Skillshare Premium Membership: https://skl.sh/labmuffinbeautyscience... Subscribe for videos every fortnight: http://bit.ly/labmuffinyt Free exfoliation guide https://labmuffin.com/free-guide Myths covered: Stronger exfoliants are better You can't use chemical exfoliants in the morning Physical exfoliants aren't good for your skin (microtears etc.) People with dark skin can't use glycolic acid exfoliants You can't use chemical exfoliants at the same time as a retinoid Selected refs: AHAs and photosensitivity (open access): https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jdermsci.20... Open-access review of chemical peels and dark skin: https://doi.org/10.4103/0974-2077.104912 Blog post with more info and references here: https://labmuffin.com/debunking-exfol... This video was sponsored by Skillshare. Thank you for supporting the sponsors that allow me to create educational content! Dress supplied by Yoins: https://us.yoins.com/CHRISTMAS-SALE-D... ---ABOUT--- Lab Muffin Beauty Science is a channel by me, Michelle - I'm a chemistry PhD and beauty lover, here to explain how beauty products work, debunk myths, and help you make smarter decisions about your skincare, hair and makeup! ---FOLLOW--- Blog https://labmuffin.com Instagram   / labmuffinbeautyscience   Facebook   / labmuffin   Twitter   / labmuffin   ------------------------------------- Want smooth, glowing skin? Grab a copy of my FREE Essential Guide to Exfoliation! https://labmuffin.com/exfol ------------------------------------- ---RELATED POSTS AND VIDEOS--- Free exfoliation guide https://labmuffin.com/free-guide How to get started on retinoids:    • How to Start on Retinoids | Lab Muffin Bea...   Busting Silicone Myths:    • Busting Silicone Myths | Lab Muffin Beauty...   Top 5 Tips for Acne:    • My Top 5 Tips for Acne | Lab Muffin Beauty...   Peeling gels:    • Do Peeling Gels Peel Off Your Skin? | Lab ...   Comedogenicity ratings are sort of BS:    • Why Comedogenicity Ratings Are Kinda BS | ...   Don't Use Lemon Juice:    • Don't Use Lemon Juice as Skincare | Lab Mu...   Biggest Skincare Myths:    • Biggest Skincare Myths and What to Do Inst...   All about exfoliation:    • How to Get Glowing Skin: All About Exfolia...   Acne marks and hyperpigmentation tips:    • Video   The science behind my favourite skincare acids:    • The Science Behind My Favourite Skincare A...   Why pH matters for AHAs and acids:    • Why pH matters for AHAs and acids in skinc...   More skincare myths:    • More Huge Skincare Myths and What to Do In...   Busting retinoid myths:    • Busting Retinoid Skincare Myths | Lab Muff...   My current skincare routine:    • My Skincare Philosophy, Routine and Produc...   Busting More SPF Myths:    • Busting More SPF Myths | Lab Muffin Beauty...   Blog post for this video with more info: https://labmuffin.com/debunking-exfol... ---SKINCARE GUIDE--- The Lab Muffin Guide to Basic Skincare is here! Find out more: https://labmuffin.com/skin