Debunking Huberman's dodgy skincare episode

Reacting to Dr Andrew Huberman’s skin health advice: avoiding chemical sunscreens, drinkable sunscreen, supplements for skin health, if retinoids are safe for pregnant people, retinol being inactive, acne and dairy and light treatments, and more! Subscribe for videos every fortnight: http://bit.ly/labmuffinyt 0:00 Andrew Huberman’s skincare episodes, background 2:47 Sun protection 5:51 Physical barriers 11:55 Sunscreen safety, relevant experts 18:31 FDA studies, is sunscreen safe? 29:03 Chemical structures 36:53 Mineral sunscreens 42:48 How sunscreens work 46:47 Sun Powder supplement, polypodium 56:00 Nicotinamide (niacinamide) 58:30 Drinkable sunscreen, dodgy marketing? 1:02:09 Is sun exposure good for your health? 1:11:36 Moisturisers 1:19:20 “Youthful skin”, collagen 1:25:30 Vitamin C, copper 1:27:00 Niacinamide, hyaluronic acid 1:31:27 Retinoids 1:40:00 Light treatments, 1:41:14 My hierarchy (or protocol) 1:44:16 Acne 1:49:54 Hair and shampoo 1:54:19 Learnings 1:57:05 Is sunscreen safe for babies? 2:01:19 Why can you taste chemical sunscreen? Thanks to @Moskinlab for his help! Full sunscreen answers https://youtu.be/hSJy92fdwkk 🙋🏻 I'm Michelle, a chemistry PhD, cosmetic chemist and science educator, here to explain how beauty products work, debunk myths, and help you make smarter decisions about your skincare, hair and makeup! Shop my favorite products here: https://shopmy.us/labmuffin Website https://labmuffin.com Instagram https://instagram.com/labmuffinbeautyscience TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@labmuffinbeautyscience Threads. https://threads.net/labmuffinbeautyscience ✨ 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/exfol Rosemary oil for hair growth? How to spot bad science https://youtu.be/SW2NCv_vF2Q Debunking the worst sunscreen misinformation on TikTok https://youtu.be/wCPp8EJSG-Y&t Stop drying your hair wrong https://youtu.be/1Oo1syciUQ4 Spray sunscreens are worse than we thought https://youtu.be/vL9ybUpAdu0 US sunscreens "aren't safe" in the EU https://youtu.be/h5Ta6T2DmRQ SPF boosters https://youtu.be/_Lcakmug-c0 Every sunscreen question answered https://youtu.be/AyCNQhCVdqs How to choose UV protective clothing https://youtu.be/uk9uaBU025I Hats and umbrellas for sun protection https://youtu.be/0zSKevruJL0 Blue light update https://youtu.be/Rr4p6hC2ewc How do sunscreens work? https://youtu.be/AfWG6avOR_E Top sunscreen recommendations 2024 https://youtu.be/p5p72V3Jrg8 Ultimate Vitamin C Skincare Guide Part 1 https://youtu.be/U68MTXuOG9k Is Retinol a Scam? The Science https://youtu.be/e6Z5Vr7uSiA Is tretinoin better than adapalene? Every drug retinoid explained https://youtu.be/KbeopWc_xLE How to treat dark spots and hyperpigmentation https://youtu.be/z2T20iZBEUc Food, Diet and Acne Science https://youtu.be/iVUL0bk9TiU Conquering Skin Cancer doco: https://youtu.be/Xrq54uwPm-E?si=BWp-9kB-f21bGHK- 🧴 SKINCARE GUIDE 🧴 Find out more: https://labmuffin.com/skin