This is why you need a good chemist to understand what and how actually chemicals work. Not self named estheticians or just cosmetic lovers. Thank you Michelle ♥️

@riveraspen2745

2 жыл бұрын

All chemist don't know about the skin Dummy soooo.

@annauman5270

2 жыл бұрын

@@riveraspen2745 Having chemical degree it is not that difficult to understand how skin works. However it doesn't work wise versa - aesthetician (without Physio/chem degree) can't tell explain you chemical reactions the way it should be done. But it is only my opinion, you don't have to agree with it :)

@donnalevel8070

2 жыл бұрын

This is why a good esthetician has an understanding of ingredients. You can’t effectively treat patients/clients or communicate what you’d want the chemist to formulate if you don’t.

@CocoaButterOil

2 жыл бұрын

@@riveraspen2745 you sound like you know nothing about anything lol

@fipah5817

2 жыл бұрын

We need Michelle to exist 🤍

I can’t wait for part two….it’s been a year since this part one came out 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

Michelle: talking about vitamin c in skincare and going into the usual crazy details that I should be paying attention... Me: that's such a cute Halloween shirt... Where to find 🦇

@LabMuffinBeautyScience

2 жыл бұрын

Haha it's Black Milk 😊

@00ButterCup

2 жыл бұрын

@@LabMuffinBeautyScience Looks like a new website to be obsessed with now.... 😂

Lol, "she bloody warned you." 😂😂

@LabMuffinBeautyScience

2 жыл бұрын

I did! And don't you forget it 😡

I buy bulk ascorbic acid to dechlorinate water for my fish tanks. But it has other uses! After bathing I dissolve a small amount of vitamin C and niacinamide powder in distilled water, (I use a small wasabi/soy sushi dish to do mixing) add a few drops of lanolin oil for ceramides, vitamin E to stabilize the vitamin C, carrot oil for vitamin A, and 7-12 pumps of Equate brand CeraVe. Stir it until its mixed and has a serum feel to it, and apply it all over my body. It's inexpensive, super fresh and only adds a few minutes to my after bath routine.🌱

Could you do some videos on nail care chemistry? I feel like that doesn’t get talked about much.

@mcanultymichelle

2 жыл бұрын

I have been using a collagen powder in a shake about four times a week for 6 months. it has made a huge difference with my nails. I don't have as many ridges and they just look pinker and healthier. So much so I don't even like to wear nail polish over my nails anymore.

@LabMuffinBeautyScience

2 жыл бұрын

Hmmm maybe - I started my blog talking about nails! What did you want to know? 😊

@merlie3880

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I would love this too! I do try to eat well and take supplements but my nails remain brittle. I would love to understand how to better care for them 😊

@elfinvale

2 жыл бұрын

@@LabMuffinBeautyScience not op but also very keen for this! I would like to know: - best practice wrt basic care, eg what damages nails, how to maintain healthy nails (especially when one works with cleaners, or gardens, or as a mechanic, and other hand-intensive work), different types of nails (eg my sibling has mega thick nails - they're almost claws - whereas mine are quite weak) - mythbusting, eg do nail strengtheners work, will it damage them to have them constantly painted/covered with acrylics, can you tell if someone's malnourished by the lunula or white patches or cloudiness (a common thing that my mum's naturopath frequently said) - how to recover from damage, eg injuries, infections, whether nail beds can recover from a lifetime of chewing (that one is not at all personal >.>) there's, uh, a short list for you? lol. it's not your main area of interest, of course, so i'd equally appreciate recs for scientifically-focussed sources. i don't really know enough about it to figure that out for myself and i trust your judgement ^_^

Michelle, did you make a part 2 for this? I can't find it anywhere and I would love to know more!

@fave525

4 ай бұрын

i've been looking for it as well and can't find anything

@ainakunigelyte

4 ай бұрын

@@fave525 me neither, noithing about the derivatives

@acoisiglis

3 ай бұрын

As Michelle and I both have ADHD I'm not surprised lol

@texasdavid9764

3 ай бұрын

Glad I’m not the only one. Disappointing. Just leave out any mention if you aren’t going to follow through with something or post an update addressing the reasons for not doing so.

this is crazy, I was literally doing research on vitamin C this week and was just thinking how I was gonna check your channel for some info and then this pops up!! perfect timing!

@LabMuffinBeautyScience

2 жыл бұрын

Yay! Hope it answered some of your questions ^_^

@sharminakterbarcelona6850

2 жыл бұрын

@@LabMuffinBeautySciencefffffx শ্ব,

Retinoids are a staple in my day and night routines and I thought I couldn’t use it with Vitamin C. Nice to know it’s not a hard no! Would love to see your routine using both actives

@aura53

2 жыл бұрын

Your skin looks amazing!

Hi I cannot find your Part 2 series on Vitamin C derivatives…where can I find it please? Thanks

Very informative! Looking forward to Part II ! Thank you, Michelle !!

You're a hoot Michelle! I love your sense of humor! I cant wait for part 2!!!

Such a smooth presentation. No fluff. Good flow. You earned a new subscriber!

I subscribed because you went into amazing details I have not seen other posters do. Also love that you looked into all this great job!

Great topic and I love the way you try to completely cover the different aspects of it. 👍🏻😄

Love this style of informative video on a specific ingredient. Would love the same on peptides

Hi Michelle, can you do a video on ‘pores’, perhaps their biochemistry, how they work, and common myths surrounding pores on skin, please? Thanks for all the informative content. Keep it up!

@LogarAcc

6 ай бұрын

pores don't have a "biochemistry", they're literal holes

Great video! Very detailed and informative 👍

All these reminded me is that I’m too lazy to chase a worth-it Vitamin C skincare. I’ll keep my sunscreen+tretinoin game (and save some cash😉), thank you very much.

Love these videos :) Michelle, can you do one about key hair product ingredients? Like - what is it in "volumising" products that actually gives your hair volume?

Thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated your very detailed and relatable info on Vit C. NEW SUBSCRIBER. Thanks much

Hi michelle, love how educational your videos are. Could you please do a video on scarring and products to help with that? Thank you 💕

Excellent explanation, so thoughtful and thorough. Thank you, You are a not only a scientist but a teacher as well.

FINALLY! The video I’ve been waiting for!! 😍😍😍😍 Thank you! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

@LabMuffinBeautyScience

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

Sitting in my car at lunch and tuning into my favorite and most stimulating subscribed KZread channel. Thank you so much Michelle !

I love youuuu! The most underrated cosmetic/beauty KZreadr ever!!! Been following you from the beginning 😭

the video i knew i needed to see from michelle ❤️‍🔥 btw love your sweatshirt ☠️

Yay! Thank you so much on behalf of all the scientists - like me - who have no patience to do youtube videos about these VERY important things. You are brilliant and I love the way you explain the science of it without putting the entire room to sleep (guilty) looking forward to the rest of the videos

This lady is the best, most informative videos and her voice is amazing to listen to lol

I'm really excited to hear your opinion on Inkey List's 15 Vit C + EGF

You are amazing at explaining.

Nice, Michelle a.k.a DA Lab Muffin is back to teach us more lessons 😎 I love how you educate and entertain us at the same time

Thank you so much. I finished my current vitamin C + E serum so I've been looking for something else.

Thank you, exactly what I needed! Used the TheOrdinary Serum you've mentioned so far, but didn’t know I could use it with Niacinamide (which is my holy grail). It’s a bit heavy, but I get results and it’s inexpensive. Thought about switching to a different product, but first I'll wait for part 2 of this series.

Very informative content, thank you! And I love your Halloween sweater!

What ever happened to the part 2 lol?

Awesome video 🤩 Thank you so much! The info provided is as detailed as it could possibly be. I've been using your DIY vitamin C serum for some time now. I've noticed that the formula you propose with baking soda stains my hands, and some time ago I stopped putting baking soda, mixing just ascorbic acid and water. I wonder if this somehow affects the stability or effectiveness 😳

Living for the Halloween cat top, Michelle! Thank you for the informative video (per usual)

I love hearing you speak! Such a calming voice, demeanor, and accent. And most importantly, I love how you share your knowledge and research. Thank you 😊

I've been using Regimen Labs vitamin x serum which has vitamin c. I've been loving it!

Best vitamin C video so far.

Thanks again for your time and help

Great video, so informative! Would love to see a part 2. What do u think about ascorbyl glucoside? I’m really liking the Ordinary Ascorbyl glucoside 12%.

I’m still waiting for your part two 🥰 can’t wait to hear about the derivatives!

I love how smart you are

Love your shirt, love the matrix, love everything, thanks! 😻🤩

@LabMuffinBeautyScience

2 жыл бұрын

Yay thank you!!

OMG all rounded explanation about vit. C. I owe you, Michelle!

@LabMuffinBeautyScience

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! ❤️

Is part 2 coming soon (I hope)? Love your vids!

I honestly needed this

The disclaimers sent me rolling! 🤣 Thank you for this information. I've been looking into vitamin C lately, so good timing!

@LabMuffinBeautyScience

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! P.S. Don't sue me

Excited for pt2! Looks like it’s not out yet?

Can’t wait for part two! Finding affordable versions is really difficult! :)

@Thatweirdtaurusboi

5 ай бұрын

Gurl i been waiting 2 years 😭

Thank you for this video! I love hearing on the chemical level of why and how Vitamin C is good for skin. I use Timeless Vitamin C which you mentioned. Yay!

I have the tatcha vitamin c and it’s decent but I can’t wait to try some of these

Cant find Part ll... Help! Love this. Great info :)

Awww the shirt is the cutest!

Thank you new subscriber here I seen you chatting with nadine the other day she's great I picked up the larochposay redermic c cream yesterday for my partner will be interesting to see how it goes on his olive complexion and dark under 👀. Thanks again glad to be along for your wonderful information on skincare and ingredients.

Thank you! My eyebrow pencil went red all of a sudden and I had no idea it was a reaction to the Maelove Glow Maker I'd recently started using. (I'm ditching the brow pencil and keeping the vitamin C).

Thank you for this helpful guide. Did you ever make part 2? I can't seem to find part 2 anywhere on your channel.

I’m using the Melano CC. I like it and it’s affordable.

Have you done a part 2 yet? I neeed it!

I love the Lab Muffin Matrix!!

@LabMuffinBeautyScience

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I feel like it isn't quite complete, I might add packaging to the formula column too... 🤔

@JHazzardousW

2 жыл бұрын

@@LabMuffinBeautyScience Oh I like that idea!

I am loving your videos so far. So informative and thorough. I find I get so much more out of it when you include some science. You also seem to have a quite exhaustive list of vit C candidates. I did not notice the one from SkinDeva. That is the one I was thinking of buying. What do you think?

Hi Michelle, i love your videos. Can’t find part 2 of the video though…

Hi, I've been watching your videos and I like them so much, finally a channel that gives skin care advice which is actually baked by research. I would like to use alfa hydroxid acids, vitaminc c and some moisturizing sunscreen in my routine, could you provide advice on how to use them please? Thanks!

I JUST got into vitamin C. Been using the Klairs Drops, and the Rohto CC Melano serum. I did have sensitivity at first, but it went away after about a week.

Omg i have been wondering why the collars of my shirts look like I've been shedding makeup but i haven't been wearing makeup since quarantine started! Thank you so much, I don't feel crazy anymore. For anyone wondering... I diluted The Ordinary's powder L-ascorbic acid in a liquid form of centella asiatica, and I noticed the tanning product rub off effect about halfway through the powder bottle.

Can't wait for part two! I'm interested in learning about sodium ascorbyl phosphate

@user-wg7fc5ps4v

2 жыл бұрын

It's a weak, ineffective derivative that is poorly absorbed and doesn't really get into the skin. It has shown to somehow help with acne and likely can act as an antioxidant but don't count on it for anti-aging, collagen-boosting effects, or anything else you'd want from vitamin C. I.e., look for a better version of vitamin C, ideally sticking with stabilized l-ascorbic acid.

@hithere8140

2 жыл бұрын

Tetrahexldecyl acid is the good one but pricey.

@shaoome119

2 жыл бұрын

@@user-wg7fc5ps4v what about ethyl ascorbic acid? i’ve heard that it has ~80%ish pure ascorbic acid

I choose retinoid rather than Vitamin C. Retinoid have the best evidence when it comes to reverse sun damage. People love Vitamin C because they can brighten their skin and presumably boost collagen production. But they tend to be on the pricier side. I'm in love with Tretinoin.

@LabMuffinBeautyScience

2 жыл бұрын

If I had to choose I'd pick tretinoin too! But I use both ^_^

@llerickll1

2 жыл бұрын

I agree with Michelle. Why choose ? Use them both. ^^

@quillpen815

2 жыл бұрын

Pretty sure you aren't supposed to use any type of retinoid if you're pregnant or planning to get pregnant. Besides, most people use topical vitC specifically to target hyperpigmentation spots, and in some countries tretinoin is prescription-only; lack of accessibility is the biggest reason others turn to other ingredients to do fairly similar effects.

@NicePerson58

2 жыл бұрын

@@quillpen815 hyperpigmentation can be treated by using other ingredients such as arbutin, kojic acid, licorice root, niacinamide, etc. For women who get pregnant, there are other ingredients that can help for anti aging such as Alpha hydroxy acids. 9 month pregnancy without using Retinoid is okay. After they are giving birth, just use it back.

Love your Vedic and share the info with us…

Yes, another one Michelle ✅ I am also obsessed with Vitamin C and of course my 👑 ascorbic acid… I am getting there with my R.E 🤫😍 Thank you for the video Michelle🤗💙

Thanx, very informative.

Just another comment asking for part 2 💕

I would love you to make Part 2 of this! Ascorbic acid is not for me, and help to navigate Vitamin C esters (and product recommendations) would be so helpful.

I cant find the part II ? :( thank you very much for the video !!!

Where is part 2?

I might have had a bad experience with Paula’s choice one. I’m not sure if it’s because I’ve opened the bottle for about 3 months and products were oxidised. It was super irritating that my eyes and face were swollen for a few days...at the time, I thought it was just allergy or hay fever (but I’ve never had allergy of any kind) and I went back using it and boom...my face was swollen again with impaired skin barrier😵 it took me two weeks to heal. When I googled my symptoms, I also saw a reddit thread saying vitamin c serums could cause corneal erosion if not used properly around the eye area...I NEVER thought of that!

I'm always down to learn on a Saturday 😊👌✌️🎉

Thank u so interesting and educating.😍

Very informative! When would part 2 be released? Thanks!

Hello Doctor please make an elaborate video on ceramides too

A video on how you became a cosmetic chemist would be much appreciated. I’m going to school for chemistry and was wondering how I could become a cosmetic chemist like you

the real Kween of vitamin C 😩🙏🏼 we love to see it

I LITERALLY BEEN WAITING FOR AN UPDATED VITAMIN C GUIDE. I HOPE YOU CAN MAKE SUGGESTION FOR DRUGSTORE/AFFORDABLE VITAMIN C FOR ME AND THOSE PEOPLE WHO CAN'T AFFORD EXPENSIVE BRANDS.

Hello Dr Michelle, can you please make elaborate vidoes like this on all popular skincare ingredients like ceramides, exfoliants, niacinamide etc

Very helpful! When will part 2 come out

Love your videos ! I always want to understand the research and science behind products. I mix my C with water every few days and keep in Brown bottle. I stings a few minutes but then vanishes. There is no irritation. I use it most nights. I would like to hear what you know about powder collegen supplements.

I hope part 2 comes out soon.

Thanks so much for your in-depth video to Vit C!

Thank you! In Part 2 video, please discuss about your DIY serum

@LabMuffinBeautyScience

2 жыл бұрын

Ahhh I think I forgot to mention it - it's here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/Yn6M15WYh6uzYJs.html

About time, a real chemist

Rohto melano CC needs to mention the vitamin C percentage in the product.

Your top!!! I am obsessed

@LabMuffinBeautyScience

2 жыл бұрын

It's Black Milk ^_^

before I continue watching, I just want to say I love your tshirt!

@LabMuffinBeautyScience

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

Been counting down the days until I finish my current antioxidant serum so I can use the bottle to make some Lab Muffin DIY Vitamin C Serum 😄

Hi. Have you made part 2 yet? I've hunted for it without success.

fabulous video!!

Hi Michelle! I super love your videos! I hope you continue this series so we would find out more about products with derived vitamin c (I'm using Kiehl's Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution)~

Hi Michelle! I had a question re: my ideas for modifying your DIY recipe. I am wondering, is it only the pH/concentration important for the mixture? I'm considering adapting your recipe and mixing with a portion of TO's Resveratrol + Ferulic acid serum. I'm pretty confident in my ability to pH test and adjust/calculate the appropriate concentration (I'm premed so had to do plenty of labs for chem/orgo where I had to do this and have a scale/access to pH strips), but I'm wondering if there is any other issue I might want to be aware of? (I already checked and confirmed the solubility of the propanediol in the serum so know it should mix with water without issue.) I learned a lot from your video and your serum DIY - thanks!

I suggest trying the Cosmetic Skin Solutions 15% Supreme CE serum. In addition to ascorbic acid and vitamin E it also contains glutathione and arbutin. It does use alcohol as a penetration enhancer but the asciactic acid and hyalutonic acid are good at mitigating irritation. I have never had this oxidize even at the end of the bottle which for me is 6 months. THis is my favorote of all the many ascorbic acid products I have tried.