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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…
PCPs disrupt human oxidation field
Briefing Note Response to Zannoni, N., Lakey, P. S., Won, Y., Shiraiwa, M., Rim, D., Weschler, C. J., … & Williams, J. (2025). Personal care products disrupt the human oxidation…
Toxicity of long term exposure to microplastics and nanoplastics in humans
Briefing Note in response to Ma, J., Ladd, D. M., Kaval, N., & Wang, H. S. (2025). Toxicity of long term exposure to low dose polystyrene microplastics and nanoplastics in…
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…
Formulation
Dr. Dominika Andrys is a cosmetic chemist, biotechnologist, and beauty industry expert with over 15 years of experience in product formulation and development. She holds a PhD in natural bioactives…
Dangerous chemicals in braiding hair?
Briefing note response to Consumer Reports Dangerous Chemicals Were Detected in 100% of the Braiding Hair We Tested Expert commentary by cosmetic chemist and Licensed Esthetician Esther Olu MS MBA,…
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…
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