The Science of Beauty: Debunk the Myths and Discover What Goes into Your Beauty Routine

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Get the facts about the biggest beauty and skincare trends from Instagram’s cosmetic science expert Dr Michelle Wong.
Will eating dairy give me acne? Do I need to wear sunscreen every day? How often should I wash my hair? What’s the best way to fade scars? And is “clean beauty” really as healthy as it sounds?
The Science of Beauty reveals the truth behind the bold marketing claims and viral TikTok trends, and tells you what you really need to know about the products you use every day. Dr Wong will show you how to form good habits and learn what really works. Decipher the ingredients that make up your make-up, find out the facts about botox and laser treatments, and discover whether beauty brands can ever be truly sustainable.
Chemist and science educator Dr Michelle Wong, aka Lab Muffin Beauty Science (“the face and voice of beauty science” – Wired), answers over 100 frequently asked questions with no-nonsense facts and informative graphics – backed up by the latest research. She empowers you to make the most of your beauty and body-care routines.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CMHBBSJD
Publisher ‏ : ‎ DK
Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
Publication date ‏ : ‎ 20 Jun. 2024
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 71.9 MB
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Print length ‏ : ‎ 477 pages
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0241690642
Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Best Sellers Rank: 105,359 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store) 18 in Beauty & Fashion (Kindle Store) 18 in Fashion & Style Self-Help eBooks 47 in Beauty & Fashion (Books)
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