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Why you don’t see more Australian sunscreens on social media – and what we can do about it
Two in three Australians get skin cancer, but you’ll barely see Australian sunscreens on social media. That’s because of a July 2022 change to the Ad Code banning “paid” testimonials…
Influencing Sunscreen Use: Report
Summary This report examines the role of influencers in promoting sunscreen use in Australia, in the context of rampant pro-tanning and anti-sunscreen misinformation on social media. It presents the findings…
MUDCAPS: How to spot dodgy experts
Fake experts are a huge contributor to misinformation online, and they really make it difficult to work out what’s true. It’s much easier to spot red flags for questionable behaviour…
Spotting counterfeit products: SAFEGLAM
Learn about the dangers of counterfeit cosmetics and shop cosmetics online safely Introduction A few years ago, my younger sister purchased a foundation she believed to be from a reputable…
What I Wish I Knew About Toxicology When I Graduated High School
Introduction Product safety science literacy is not something we’re generally taught in high school. But knowing and understanding some basics about toxicology is critical for living in the modern age….
The Safety of Cyperus Oil
By Mohammed Kanadil, toxicologist and risk assessor – adapted from this video Introduction Cyperus oil went viral recently as a hair removal miracle. Is it safe and should you use…
How to read an academic science paper
Scientific marketing of cosmetic products is trending, and more people are interested in reading academic papers. Here’s how to do it, and some pointers to keep in mind. Before you…
Are natural ingredients safer?
Natural cosmetics are trending. But are they inherently safer to use? Here’s the science. What is “natural”? Natural generally means an ingredient obtained from nature, with little or no modification….
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