Christopher says…Hello Randy & Perry. What other beauty blogs (with a scientific twist) do you guys recommend? I hear you guys mention this news articles showing up in your feeds but not exactly sure what that ‘feed’ is.
The Beauty Brains respond:
Hi Christopher! We collect our beauty science news from a number of sources. (It used to be easier back in the days of Google Reader. Now Randy is a big fan of Feedly but I still struggle with the best way to collect RSS feeds.) A number of our sources are beauty blogs with a scientific spin so I’ll list a few of those today. We also rely on a number of non-blog sources; maybe we’ll list those in a future post.
The Beauty Brains favorite beauty science blogs (now in alphabetical order!)
The Beauty Brains – possibly the most popular beauty science blog in the world. Certainly the most entertaining one.
Brightest Bulb In the Box – This is not really a science-based blog but it is billed as “beauty for critical minds.” It primarily features product reviews but it does so from a skeptical mindset.
Celebrity Cosmetic Surgery– Written by plastic surgeon and friend of the Beauty Brains, Dr. Anthony Youn, this website always provides an entertaining behind the scenes look at celebrities and it’s often informative about the nuts and bolts of cosmetic surgery procedures.
Chemists Corner – Randy calls this one “Cheaters Corner” because he thinks I’m being unfaithful to him by writing another blog. But I think it’s okay because this website is geared toward the needs of professional cosmetic chemists rather than consumers. Still, you may find some of the articles helpful.
Colin’s Beauty Pages -Written by a UK-based cosmetic scientist. Colin reviews products, beauty advice, and the science behind beauty and attraction. He’s currently writing a book on the science of beauty and you can see some excerpts on the blog.
Update 1/2015: The Cosmetist – This blog comes to us from France and is written by a doctor of pharmacy and formulator of custom cosmetics. You’ll find anti-aging tips, discussions of cosmetic tests, and much more.
DermBytes – features “useful articles about dermatology, the latest dermatology news, and answers common questions about the skin from its readers.” It’s written by Dr. Huang, a board-certified dermatologist at the Harvard teaching hospital Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and an instructor of Harvard Medical School.
FutureDerm – written by aspiring dermatologist Nicki Zevola, FutureDerm does a deep dive into the science of how skin care products really work.
Lab Muffin – self-described as “a blog that explains the science behind beauty and skincare, featuring honest reviews and swatches, and lots of nail art.” This site is written by Michelle, a PhD chemist who is pro-science, anti-fear-mongering.
Update 2/2015:Making Cosmetics – More of a DIY site than a beauty science blog but there’s a lot of interesting links and information.
Natural Haven -Written by JC, a natural haired scientist based in UK who does not work for any cosmetic company, but is well-versed in the latest beauty research published in scientific journals like the Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists. Definitely worth checking out.
Personal Care Truth – provides “information based on scientific facts” and is written by a group of industry experts, several of which publish some of the other blogs on this list.
Realize Beauty – written by Amanda Foxon-Hill, another cosmetic chemist, Realize Beauty is a great resource for people “grappling with scientific terminology, ingredients listings and conflicting information.”
Science of beauty -Here’s a site that discusses the science behind beauty products from the perspective of a university professor. Joanne doesn’t work in the beauty industry but she loves beauty products & knows a thing or two about chemistry. Be sure to see her video experiments.
Update 1/2015: Soapy Guy – Here’s a cosmetic scientist who surfs the web and links to stories that any cosmetic chemist will find interesting. He often provides his own commentary which helps give the stories real-world application. It’s a great read and one we wish was updated a little more frequently.
Update 1/2015: The Triple Helixian – The goal of Triple Helixian is to help you build “ideal” skin care routines. The information John provides is based on credible sources, such as medical journals and other centralized locations, such as PubMed.
Update 1/2015: Truth in Aging – Marta Wohrle offers “truthful and unbiased guidance” on skin care, hair care, health and beauty products, and salon and clinical treatments. She typically cites scientific studies to back up her opinions.
Did we miss any of your favorite beauty science blogs? Leave a comment and add yours to the list.