Skincare Oils and Free Fatty Acids: The Science | Lab Muffin Beauty Science

[@lucipurba]

as a chemistry student i feel motivated by your content! thanks a lot!

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

Yay! Thank you, I am very biased but chemistry is the best science ;)

[@nullfour]

THANK YOU for your videos! In the chaos that is the skincare industry, your voice is what I need to make an informed consumer decision. 😘💕

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

Thanks so much! I really appreciate the compliment :D

[@kimmy6304]

This was really helpful and accessible to non-chemistry/non-biology wizards like you, so thank you very much for this thorough explanation.

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

Hahaha! I would not classify myself as a wizard but I'm glad I come across this way ;)

[@laurenp9692]

3 minutes in and I'm wondering where the hell were you when I was in undergrad??!! If only all of my organic chem professors had have made it so relatable...

[@aleksandrapodowski6051]

Honestly thank u so so much for these videos! We need more youtubers and knowledge like yours to be spread out into the mainstream and not propaganda that comes from companies. I’m a nutrition instructor and I love skincare science! ❤️❤️❤️

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

Thank you! It's so encouraging to hear that there are people out there who appreciate this type of content :D

[@Michelle-qs2tc]

I just discovered you, and I am SO happy I did! As a grad student, I so appreciate your approach (and all the references you include!). I’m big into skin care, especially since developing pretty severe adult acne, but I’m frustrated at the lack of reputable and science-based skincare information out there. It’s hard to trust advice from profit-oriented companies whose social media and blog posts are written by people with no actual formal education on dermatology or a related science.

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

Thank you! I'm so glad you're enjoying my nerdery :)

[@georgina2418]

I live for this level of detail!!! Incredible video 👌👌👌 I think you're the only KZbin channel I've seen that breaks down the science like this!!!

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

Thank you! :D

[@TheScienceofSelfCare]

SO in love with your science-based approach to skincare! THIS IS MY KIND OF CONTENT

[@terrance7220]

AMAZING WORK! I've always thought the more oleic acid, the worse the oil and never thought about the triglycerides.

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

Thank you! I think that's a very common misconception so you're definitely not alone :)

[@PaulasChoiceSEA]

So sciency, love it

[@EspadasYCopas]

As a spanish speaker with a very low english,was hard for me to understand.but the conclusion was clear.thank you michelle.

[@hayleygarraway6049]

Love this, your channel was recommended by James Welsh and I love the science behind skincare!

[@9ordon320]

Wow, this must have taken a lot of time to research, kudos to you!

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

Thank you so much!

[@szeannna]

This is so cool! I remember drawing all these in 10th grade in organic Chemistry class but never realized that it's so easy to use the knowledge to make your skin healthier! Great video, thank you so much

[@pencilfriendpaperscribbler6032]

I experienced this video in precisely the same way a toddler experiences a bowl of porridge. Previously, I thought I was supposed to eat the covalent bonds. Then a whole new perspective opened up, only to be ruined by socialisation. Now, I NEED one of those molecule thingies.

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

They don't taste the best to be perfectly honest! Plus mine are covered in hand-dirt.

[@laurenwhicker6612]

Michelle, you rock!

[@tatianadworieckaja1295]

Hi Michelle, could you please explain why you say that triglicerides are not broken down, but in the third study ceramide linoleate was increased after application, so it means that the acid was released from trigliceride... Or not? Thank you

[@baddestdonut8658]

Thank you so much for sharing these precious informations for skin care nerds in the learning ! This will help me know if I really need oils in my skincare . I'm currently using tamanu oil and rosehip seed oil .

[@anthrogal19]

Is this why retinyl palmitate is pretty ineffective compared to other forms of Vit. A? Thanks for your informative videos! I appreciate your commitment to myth-busting.

[@lapharmacie98]

omg chemistry and beauty - my two favorite things

[@Shayri01]

Now this makes me want a serum with free fatty acids, so that I can get the linoleic acid goodness in my skin. Thanks Michelle.

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

Me too! I've heard they tend to smell bad if they have too many though... I think Paula's Choice has one with low concentrations.

[@vaishalichauhan8078]

What will you use in serum ? please reply

[@aniela9551]

@@LabMuffinBeautyScience Ha, ha, that's so true, Michelle. I love Sacha Inchi oil and I tend to apply it neat, but lo and behold: after about 20 minutes, a fishy smell exudes from one's skin. In the beginning I kept looking around, as to what could I have touched but quickly realised that my hands were the "culprit". So yeah, fatty acids making fun of me...

[@sylvestra_]

My favorite video so far. I wish there was more people like Michelle on KZbin 😊

[@massageislifeinternational5835]

All it took was for her to speak science and I subscribed and never saw this channel before

[@maha.b1]

Thanks for the thorough explanations. You manage to make things clear and understandable for all audience 💕

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

Yay! I'm glad you found it clear :D

[@Em-kq6np]

Finding your channel was like finding a hidden gem! So much useful information presented in a such understandable way. Thank you for all your hard work :)

[@anne853]

This is making me think of that new cream called Adipeau. The founder, Ivan Galanin, claims the cream contains oleic and linoleic acids capable of traveling down the hair shafts on our face to the hair root, which is near our subcutaneous fat. So the cream uses our hair follicles/pores to bypass our stratum corneum. Then the black ginger root extract in the cream contacts our fat cells to firm our facial fat. He claims his cream increases subcutaneous facial fat. I don’t think Galanin is any kind of chemist or scientist, but I think he’s worked in pharmaceutical development for years. But I don’t see how this cream could work. I would think the hair shaft fits tightly in the follicle and would prevent substances seeping down the hair shaft to our subcutaneous tissues. I would love to hear an actual chemist, or any other qualified expert, evaluate the theory of this cream.

[@mandandi]

Good info. This is presented from a skincare perspective, not medical/medicinal perspective. So like you said, everyone should do more research, for their interests.

[@KristenKras]

Coconut oil is a great cleanser - don't leave it on acne prone or combination skin though, patch test! As for oleic acid, no! I hate that, it breaks me out. Fractionated coconut oil is now clear and runny as opposed to solid at room temperature and white in the case of virgin coconut oil.

[@bekahnavarro]

I wanted to start using face oils so I'm really glad I found this video. One question though: From what I understand, you need to put on your skin care in this order - serums, creams, oils. So I just purchased pure Rosehip, Jojoba, and argan oils. Should I use one at a time to see if my skin will tolerate them, and then mix them together after that? I'm most excited about the Rosehip, bc I have a lot of scarring. I already tried the Argan and broke out immediately, probably bc it was so thick. I've used oil blends with argan and been fine. It was probably just too much. I'm not sure if I should mix anything into the oils. But I was tired of buy super expensive, tiny bottles.

[@gordiking506]

fantastic explanation and summary

[@janestavropoulos5947]

Very informative! So, should we be applying ffa’s to our skin and if so in what form?

[@notfortunesfool5197]

Ty Michelle! My guy has atopic dermatitis & after trying EVERYTHING the only thing that worked for him was regular sunflower oil. Now you've explained why & I'd like to know what components in sunflower oil become ceramide & how. But I have normal to dry skin & also benefit from sunflower oil! Why? I use rosehip oil at night. However my BEST "oil" is squalane & again I wonder why!

[@Black.Spades]

Dry skin has disrupted oil production, and your skin loses moisture fast. Oils seal your skin so the water can't evaporate that easily. Squalane has the most similarity to human sebum.

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

It's likely to be the linoleic acid part of the sunflower oil - if you look for linoleic-rich sunflower oil, or use a more linoleic-rich oil in general, it's likely to work even better! A lot of sunflower oils are made for eating, and nutritionally oleic-rich ones are better, so you may need to hunt a bit... Different oils work for different people - it's hard to say what will work best for sure! Personally I like sunflower, rosehip and squalane.

[@notfortunesfool5197]

Lab Muffin Beauty Science ty! 😘

[@b.j.7837]

Okay, that was a bit complex, and I’m not sure what the final message about oils and one’s skin is.

[@brokegirl1452]

Coconut oil doesnt do anything antibacterial on my face whatsoever unless your saying it causes purging. It creates cystic acne on me; however in soaps in hands it works fairly well.

[@johnnyt9884]

I know your channel focuses mostly on topical skincare, but can you perhaps do a more in-depth video on the effect of dietary fat intake on the skin, and whether or not it has any significant effect at all?

[@ps9906]

Organic chem was my first live in college. I went into the medical lab though for the jobs but I still love organic. Thanks for my ochem fix

[@studybuddy.]

Can you use rosehip oil or castor oil after using a benzoyl Peroxide cleanser/cream?

[@alicedsouza2528]

Thanks for your efforts

[@jahbern]

Oh boy. I’m having flashbacks from organic chem classes back in college. That was 25 years ago 😂

[@kaneige]

The Carl Sagan/Neil DeGrasse Tyson of skincare science!! Thanks for all the work that you do, Michelle. Would love to hear your take on F.C. & the SimpleSkincareScience phenomena (eg how oils, esters & fatty acids interact with malazessia folliculitis).

[@galato4234]

Wow! this is very exciting and a lot of information. Let me ask you: could be use the Paula's Choice Oil cleansing that contains oils on skin as a first cleansing on mature with sebaceous filaments on nose? Thank you for your answer.

[@OlenaBeley]

Hi there! Love your site, and this is the first video f yours I've watched. I consider myself pretty smart, and did quite well in biology and chemistry classes...and though I feel like I understood the actual content of the video, I'm still left a bit puzzled as to the conclusions and how they can be applied to real life... So do you recommend oils on acne-prone skin? What is your personal conclusion about people using oils on their skin in general? I've found it totally ineffective. Some people claim oils improve the quality of sebum because of various composition proportions, but if I understand correctly the studies you mentioned ...say...stuff...Still confused! And oil alone as a moisturiser just seals dryness in, it needs water and a humectant underneath to be truly effective. Love, Olena

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

IMO it really depends on your skin - if your skin is dry, then oils can help. Linoleic-rich oils can also contribute to linoleate ceramides in the skin, which help with dry skin as found in the study on borage seed oil. Your skin does also produce water and humectants, so for some people just an oil can work! I personally have dehydration-prone skin so I use extra hydration underneath.

[@yensid4294]

Thanks for the well researched info

[@deeptiabey2453]

Does azelaic acid decrease the FFA on the skin? Is that a good thing or bad?

[@amachefor5427]

Great presentation

[@sherryg1838]

Thanks for the explanations. Oils always break me out, so I generally avoid them. But I have a fragrance allergy, so perhaps it’s connected. I had another question. I know rosehip seed oil and cacay oil have vitamin A, but can our skin can use it, similar to tretinoin?

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

Rosehip oil has tretinoin in it (albeit a really small amount).

[@sherryg1838]

Lab Muffin Beauty Science Thanks!

[@lui8885]

I love your channel! you are so smart and wise! ..what is your opinion about Vegetal glycerin? has some advantage over the mineral glycerin?

[@luisamilleneinciong3858]

Always informative 💗💗💗 thank youuu ate Michelle

[@Rosyscription]

Love your videos! Thank you for breaking down the science!

[@LinaAmoenitas]

Perfect explanation!! Thank you very much

[@janineellenberger1376]

Great explanation!

[@missfifibrown]

Great content! Learned so much! So how/where does one access a free FA (as opposed to one bound up in triglycerides in a lipid oil)? Forgive me if you mentioned this in the video and I missed it.

[@danielarosa670]

Recently I’ve been watching your videos and I’m very grateful you take the time to share your research and knowledge! Especially about sunscreens as I had zero knowledge about them and about oils. May I ask you which oil you would recommend using ? I’ve tried argan rosehip and Marula oils. Are any of these beneficial? I’ve always believed argan oil helped with my acne issues as shortly after I saw a huge improvement but maybe this was a coincidence and I was growing out of my acne phase? I also used retin a few times a week but that alone didn’t work as well. And I was terrible at moisturising. I literally use to hate anything on my skin! (Now I’m obsessed with skin care )

[@katy_9748]

Thank you for your videos... please , what do you think about infra red light therapy ?

[@nathaliefernandezecheverri8480]

Thanks for the video! Have you heard of or tried the Paula’s Choice RESIST Omega Serum? It has free fatty acids, I wonder if it would be worth adding to my routine.

[@dimitrikorsakov2570]

Michelle, is coconut oil in particular a good choice for a moisturizer or would it be better to opt for a product from a skincare company?

[@aravindh850]

thank you for this record its very helpful and we are manufacturing soap ,i have serious doubts on sodium salts blocking skin's sweating pores.is sodium oleate and oleic acid perform differently on skin barrier

[@meganliu3095]

What are your opinions on oleic acids for dry, non sensitive, non acne-prone skin? I've been using skin care with camellia oils and it seems that my skin is softer and more hydrated but it could be other ingredients in the product causing this. I've been researching which acids will be most effective for keeping my skin hydrated more effectively and help strengthen my skin barrier throughout the day as I have 12 hour work days as opposed to the average person working 8 hours a day. I also work in an environment that is more polluted, so I'm hoping you might have some insight as to potential options. Thank you for the wonderful information!!

[@tcy6216]

Love your channel. I’ve read that dimethicone is bad for your skin and can cause cancer. Would you consider doing a video about this ingredient. This ingredient is in everything. It’s been difficult for me to avoid.

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

In general it's fine, but I will put that on the list :)

[@hannahlennertkristiansen4797]

I appreciate this video so much❤

[@alicejyi4705]

excellent video !!

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

Glad you liked it!

[@ola-oq4mq]

Amazing video as always 👍.

[@thuhangnguyen4297]

thank you for your video, it inspires me a lot.

[@Quarter_Turn]

Thank you for another informative video!!

[@omraz7864]

Does omega 3 and GLA produce natural oil in skin if it's dry?

[@blahBlah-ht6sz]

Thank you so much! Love your channel

[@whatnext715]

Another excellent video, thank you!

[@lauren8143]

Thank you for this! So the vitamin A of rose hip oil (and other benefits of other oils) do penetrate out skin to a point of benefit to us?

[@ridmikamagic9916]

there are some chemical with main ingredient. Such as,-peg75, polyxoyethylene lauryl ether, glyecerol sterate, disodium edta, Certryl alcohol, mineral oil etc. Why these things also being used in the treatment? Is it possible all of these can make any thin layer on hair which prevents water reaching to the hair?and can these stay permanently on hair?

[@johnmichaelarnaud]

Does face oil used in the morning under your sunscreen degrade the sunscreen's effectiveness? I haven't been able to find good direction on this.

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

It probably would, but not as much as face oil over the sunscreen: kzbin.info/www/bejne/joavoatnn8aFe9E

[@Nina-vs1ry]

Thank you! Do you recommend applying oil on my combination skin to hydrate or are there better alternatives? Does oil only hydrate the surface on my skin or gives deep hydration? My skin looks tired and dull and I WANT GLOWY SKIN!

[@mile_851]

Oils don't hidrate because they don't have water. Are oils

[@sabahsiddiqui6802]

Thanks, that was brilliant! I know your video was on oils in skincare, but I'd like to ask about what you mentioned on the saponification process in soap-making. If sodium hydroxide breaks down triglycerides into free fatty acids, how does that make soap? I guess I am wondering why soap made of only lye and oil works as soap.

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

The salts of fatty acids (i.e. if the H+ ion comes off) is actually soap! I have an explanation of it here: labmuffin.com/make-your-own-soap-part-1-the-chemistry-behind-soap-making/

[@SkincareAussie]

I wonder if I had some of those molecular models, I would have had an easier time with my organic chem exam. :P

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

Hahaha! I think they're not super useful for organic chem except for understanding stereochemistry, or learning a concept for the first time... but they're fun! ;)

[@SkincareAussie]

Haha, yeah. Let's just say it was my least fav subject at uni :P

[@gnparticle]

Not sure if anyone will see this, but here goes: For the naming of omega-3/6/9 fatty acids, I understand that "3" means the double bond occurs at the 3rd carbon atom...but why is the carboxylic acid not carbon 1?

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

Greek letters denote how far it is from the principal carbon, so alpha means the first carbon next to the carboxylic acid carbon. Omega is the last letter of the Greek alphabet, so it means they're counting from the other end i.e. the carboxylic acid is the final carbon.

[@gnparticle]

@@LabMuffinBeautyScience omg thank you! Please pardon my inability to google my answers >

[@celestialstar124]

Thanks for the well explanation. This make it easier for me to understand. :)

[@JuneBugFPV]

So good!!! Love your videos!!!

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

Thank you! :D

[@sahogoro]

I have fungal acne, does it mean I have to avoid triglyceride? Thanks Michelle xx

[@lydiay.4423]

Any fragrance free facial oil blends you recommend? Many I find have some kind citrus oil or essential oils that I want to avoid. Thanks!

[@alie8805]

Lydia Y. Go to Etsy they have options with no essential oils

[@wandaarnt234]

New subscriber came from Casandra Bankson.

[@misspotatohead1959]

Rose hip oil reduced my oil production but Long term use made my nose area rough and dried out? Could it rlly be because of the retinol content? That’s bizarre to know

[@sakka6]

Hello! I have acne and blackheads prone skin but my skin feel super dry! Probably dehydrated. But I did this test 'Wishtrend' said to do where you wash your face and wait an hour then put little oil sheets all over to see what type you are. It gave me dry skin. Can this be right?

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

Dry and dehydrated are different - I have a bit of info on that in this vid: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKjTp55voZZjsMU

[@sakka6]

Watched it, studied it and the ingredients in what I have... this was so much fun!

[@rosemary5005]

My favourite fatty acid is linoleic acid 👍👍

[@ihavecrabs56]

This was amazing........

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

Thank you!

[@gabhandebrun1871]

I’m new to your vids you have some good info this is Excellent video and break down!! Cerimides are good in skin care yes? as we age we don’t produce them and I think they can be over looked at times CerVe have them in and hyralonic acid also I think there a good brand I’d like to know your take on them and products? There very affordable aswell. But yeah A lot of these studies were done on the forearm or back of the participants in question and as you said we produce different oils and bacteria on our face and other parts of our body which is a bit crazy I understand they maybe didn’t want to cause a reaction in the ppl doing the study but a lot of these studies frm then up until the 70s and further on is what created the comedogenic scale and as far as I’m aware most of the creams brought out were based on studies which were done MOSTLY on people’s back neck and arms and is a bit silly as they said they were safe for our face were everybody knows is a totally different ball park In Regards to skin width elasticity and bacteria etc..Were more bacterial beings then Human!! 👍

[@WhisperingFae]

superb content!

[@halo9lady]

Awesome!

[@mike0133]

Is caprylic/capric triglyceride good or bad for malassezia? Would be so great if someone could respond to me 😢

[@leehuamoi]

is it true that some skin will get irritated when using skincare contained phytosterols

[@ari-jv]

Safflower has the most linoleic acid

[@mggz71]

So I am confused so should we use coconut oil on our face yes or not?

[@upokookoo]

You are amazing and I look up to you! :)

[@BedboundME]

How do people with oily acne prone skin get fatty acids onto their skin without blocking pores please? If I put on oils I get acne if I use oily free the skin Is deficient in linonaliec? Acid. And you seem to suggest that oils can’t really deliver this anyway

[@wytto]

I just discovered your channel by chance and it's very informative! Keep up the good work gal. BTW, I've been starting to use Rosehip Seed Oil at night for a couple weeks now and I feel like it helps reduce my sebum during the day. But now I know it's not. It's just my imagination only!!! LMAO

[@briesullivan883]

What do you think of Argan oil in haircare?

[@rashiagrawal1426]

Can you please review mad hippie vitamin c serum. What their website says sounds good to me(it's in the stable form with other good ingredients as well). Also heard a lot of it on skincareAddiction on reddit. Please review if possible!!

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

I've heard a lot about it but unfortunately I've never tried it!

[@LaraSchilling]

This is on my exam next week xD

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

Good luck! :D

[@pixelninja5766]

what happens with napthalene and palmitic acid?

[@claravieira6802]

What it means to apply the free fatty acids? Where from?

[@malin8604]

wow thank you!

[@jennybartz8569]

Love you videos 😘

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

Thank you!