86: Product myths, debunked | Cosmetic chemists Gloria Lu & Victoria Fu

“Skin care isn’t an exact science. We can get into the nitty gritty details of ingredients all we want, but that doesn’t mean anything if you don’t know how to use it in your own routine. That’s why I think it’s so important to learn how to implement, improve and troubleshoot your own skin care routine for your skin type,” says cosmetic chemist Victoria Fu, who co-founded Chemist Confessions alongside Gloria Lu. And Lu agrees: “It’s empowering for someone to be comfortable enough with their skin that you know what it needs everyday.” In this episode of Clean Beauty School, mbg beauty director and host Alexandra Engler chats with Lu and Fu about industry pet peeves, why formulations are never black and white, and why we should stop focusing on ingredient percentages so much. 

Show notes:

-Follow Chemist Confessions & learn more about Gloria Lu & Victoria Fu

-Pick up their book, Skincare Decoded: The Practical Guide to Beautiful Skin

-Listen to their podcast Chemist Confessions The Podcast

-Follow along their work and blog 

-Read more about topics mentioned in this episode: vitamin C, vitamin C serum, salicylic acid, niacinamide, retinol, glycerin, AHAs, humectants, preservatives in beauty, skin types, how to layer products, how to build a skin care routine, double cleanse   

-Shop products mentioned in this episode: Revela, Chemist Confessions Aquafix Hydrating Water Gel, Blank Slate Gel Cleanser, Gold Standard Exfoliating Treatment, The Specialist Exfoliation Treatment, Balm Voyage Soothing Occlusives, Double Play Face & Eye Treatment, Strivectin Super-C SPF 30 Vitamin C Moisturizer, Youth To The People Kombucha + 11% AHA Exfoliation Power Toner, Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery 50 g Sunscreen SPF 50 +, Kanebo Allie Extra UV Gel Sunscreen, KOSE SOFTYMO Speedy Cleansing Oil

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