Rosemary oil for hair loss? How to spot bad science

Is rosemary oil an all-natural, science-backed treatment for hair loss that works as well as minoxidil? No. Let's take a closer look at the study that everyone keeps pointing to... 🤓📖 PRE-ORDER MY BOOK: The Science of Beauty https://geni.us/TheScienceOfBeauty Subscribe for videos every fortnight: http://bit.ly/labmuffinyt 0:00 What is rosemary oil meant to do? 1:21 How peer review works 5:42 Never trust the abstract 7:34 The abstract 8:55 The actual paper 9:45 Dermatology problems 11:35 A whole flood of problems 15:20 The "significant" results 17:29 Why people might think it "works" 19:31 My conclusions vs "peer reviewed" conclusions 20:13 What about other evidence? Mechanistic reasoning 23:16 Can it work like finasteride? (5-alpha reductase inhibitor) (No) 25:04 Is rosemary oil worth trying? How to use it and what to try instead Article with more info and references: https://labmuffin.com/does-rosemary-o... Powered By Chemicals Mugs: https://labmuffin.com/shop/ 🙋🏻 I'm Michelle, a chemistry PhD, cosmetic chemist and science educator, here to explain how beauty products work, debunk myths, and help you make smarter decisions about your skincare, hair and makeup! Blog https://labmuffin.com Instagram   / labmuffinbeautyscience   Threads https://threads.com/@labmuffinbeautys... TikTok   / labmuffinbeautyscience   ✨ Want smooth, glowing skin? Grab a copy of my FREE Essential Guide to Exfoliation! https://labmuffin.com/exfol 📺 RELATED POSTS AND VIDEOS Free exfoliation guide https://labmuffin.com/free-guide Is Retinol a Scam? The Science    • Does retinol in skincare even work?   Debunking the worst haircare misinformation on TikTok:    • Debunking the worst haircare misinformatio...   Faves of 2023    • Scientist's Favourite Innovative Products ...   What everyone gets wrong about shampoo    • Scientist explains: What everyone gets wro...   Clean beauty is a scam    • Clean Beauty Apps Won't Give Us Safer Prod...   Do you need sunscreen indoors?    • Do You Need to Wear Sunscreen Indoors? An ...   Does Blue Light From Screens Age Your Skin?    • Is Blue Light From Phones Hurting Your Ski...   Article with more info and references: https://labmuffin.com/does-rosemary-o... 🧴 SKINCARE GUIDE 🧴 Find out more: https://labmuffin.com/skin