Chemistry For Your Life

Melissa and Jam delve into the science behind lip balm, investigating whether products like Chapstick and Burt's Bees are beneficial or if they could be causing more harm. They explore the ingredients commonly found in these products, discuss what to avoid for chapped lips, and share dermatologist-recommended alternatives for effective lip care.

00:00 Introduction to the Lip Balm Scam

00:44 Meet the Hosts and Podcast Introduction

01:37 Community Shoutout and Announcements

04:07 The Chapstick Scam Inquiry

08:17 Understanding Chapped Lips

09:50 Ingredients in Lip Balms

16:42 Burt's Bees and Other Lip Balm Brands

23:31 The Irritation Dilemma

23:49 Ingredients to Look For

24:23 Chapstick vs. Burt's Bees

26:31 Petroleum Jelly Insights

29:36 Dermatologist Recommendations

32:01 Personal Lip Care Tips

38:14 Cosmetic Preferences and Hair Care

43:57 Supporting the Show

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

★ Buy Podcast Merch and Apparel ★

Check out our website at chemforyourlife.com

Watch our episodes on YouTube

Find us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @ChemForYourLife

References from this episode:

1. https://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/cosmetic-ingredients/allergens-cosmetics#common


2. https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/skin-care-basics/dry/heal-dry-chapped-lips


3. https://www.burtsbees.com/product/beeswax-lip-balm/ (in the stick form)
   


4. 
   https://www.burtsbees.com/product/moisturizing-retro-lip-balm-tin/#792850651531-Beeswax (in the tin form) 
   


5. 
   https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3120007/
   


6. 
   https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8060673/
   


7. 
   https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/US/en/sds/sial/p5566?srsltid=AfmBOorfW5-Pot-l-yKCmfHp7Nco5xawnc8sXApICL2UfdR-Q6h9wQYb
   


8. 
   https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/US/en/sds/aldrich/w266507?userType=undefined
   


9. https://www.fishersci.com/store/msds?partNumber=AC119111000&countryCode=US&language=en


10. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34561893/


11. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3120007/


12. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/15569527.2023.2275022


13. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/521353_5?form=fpf


14. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27090066/


15. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/ics.12583


16. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/cod.13131


17. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/15569527.2023.2275022


18. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6064031/


19. https://www.chapstick.com/products/chapstick-classic-lip-moisturizer

Thanks to our monthly supporters

• Emily Morrison


• Kyle McCray


• Emily Hardy


• Ash


• Vince W


• Julie S.


• Heather Ragusa


• Autoclave


• Chelsea Morelos


• Dorien VD


• Scott Beyer


• Jessie Reder


• Ciara Linville


• J0HNTR0Y


• Jeannette Napoleon


• Cullyn R


• Erica Bee


• Elizabeth P


• Rachel Reina


• Letila


• Katrina Barnum-Huckins


• Suzanne Phillips


• Venus Rebholz


• Lyn Stubblefield


• Jacob Taber


• Brian Kimball


• Kristina Gotfredsen


• Timothy Parker


• Steven Boyles


• Chris Skupien


• Chelsea B


• Avishai Barnoy


• Hunter Reardon

Check out our website at chemforyourlife.com

Watch our episodes on YouTube

Find us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @ChemForYourLife

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Melissa and Jam tackle a range of fascinating chemistry questions from their audience in this episode of 'Chemistry For Your Life'. They discuss why glass is transparent, how some foods make our mouth feel hot or cold, and the science behind decaffeinating coffee. Along the way, they share insights about their popular 'ghost holding an Erlenmeyer Flask' merch and highlight the importance of ad placements and community support for the podcast. Tune in to learn all about the chemistry behind these everyday phenomena!

00:00 Introduction and Overview

00:11 Chemistry Questions and Topics

01:27 Merchandise and Halloween Special

03:05 Community Questions and Answers

03:42 Glass Transparency Explained

04:50 Chemistry in Everyday Life

06:56 Spicy and Cool Sensations

09:38 Moisturizers and Healing Ointments

16:19 Understanding Poisons

17:29 Understanding Defense Systems and Poison Dosage

18:32 The Fascinating Effects of Poisons

20:19 Decaffeination Methods Explained

22:43 Exploring Hot Tub Chemicals and pH Indicators

27:33 Addressing Ad Placement Feedback

32:59 Supporting the Podcast and Community

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

★ Buy Podcast Merch and Apparel ★

Check out our website at chemforyourlife.com

Watch our episodes on YouTube

Find us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @ChemForYourLife

References from this episode:

1. https://courses.ems.psu.edu/matse81/node/2154

Thanks to our monthly supporters

• Emily Morrison


• Kyle McCray


• Emily Hardy


• Ash


• Vince W


• Julie S.


• Heather Ragusa


• Autoclave


• Chelsea Morelos


• Dorien VD


• Scott Beyer


• Jessie Reder


• Ciara Linville


• J0HNTR0Y


• Jeannette Napoleon


• Cullyn R


• Erica Bee


• Elizabeth P


• Rachel Reina


• Letila


• Katrina Barnum-Huckins


• Suzanne Phillips


• Venus Rebholz


• Lyn Stubblefield


• Jacob Taber


• Brian Kimball


• Kristina Gotfredsen


• Timothy Parker


• Steven Boyles


• Chris Skupien


• Chelsea B


• Avishai Barnoy


• Hunter Reardon

Check out our website at chemforyourlife.com

Watch our episodes on YouTube

Find us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @ChemForYourLife

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Melissa and Jam discuss the science behind moisturizers and how they help with dry skin. The conversation covers the role of occlusives like petroleum jelly, humectants such as glycerin, and emollients in skincare. They also explore the importance of staying hydrated and the effect of environmental factors on skin moisture. Listeners can learn about the distinct mechanisms that moisturizers use to keep skin hydrated and healthy.

00:00 Introduction and Personal Experiences with Dry Skin

01:23 Understanding Moisturizers: What Do They Really Do?

01:56 Welcome to Chemistry for Your Life

02:07 Shoutout to Our Newest Community Member

03:37 Transitioning from Summer to Winter: The Importance of Moisturizers

04:27 The Science Behind Moisturizers: Intermolecular Forces

08:20 How Moisturizers Work: Trapping Moisture and Skin Oils

11:23 The Role of Water and Oils in Skin Hydration

21:22 Understanding Humectants

23:06 The Role of Occlusives in Skincare

24:03 Exploring Emollients

26:34 The Importance of Moisturizing

27:14 Chemistry Behind Moisturizers

28:50 Personal Experiences and Tips

44:41 Final Thoughts and Community Shoutouts

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

★ Buy Podcast Merch and Apparel ★

Check out our website at chemforyourlife.com

Watch our episodes on YouTube

Find us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @ChemForYourLife

References from this episode:

1. https://www.compoundchem.com/2015/07/21/moisturisers/


2. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29319217/


3. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/jocd.12490#accessDenialLayout


4. https://illumin.usc.edu/the-chemistry-behind-moisturizers/


5. https://research-ebsco-com.libproxy.library.unt.edu/c/id67n2/viewer/pdf/2oe2i2o6qn?route=details


6. https://www.acs.org/pressroom/reactions/library/moisturizer.html

Thanks to our monthly supporters

• Kyle McCray


• Justine


• Emily Hardy


• Ash


• Vince W


• Julie S.


• Heather Ragusa


• Autoclave


• Chelsea Morelos


• Dorien VD


• Scott Beyer


• Jessie Reder


• Ciara Linville


• J0HNTR0Y


• Jeannette Napoleon


• Cullyn R


• Erica Bee


• Elizabeth P


• Rachel Reina


• Letila


• Katrina Barnum-Huckins


• Suzanne Phillips


• Venus Rebholz


• Lyn Stubblefield


• Jacob Taber


• Brian Kimball


• Kristina Gotfredsen


• Timothy Parker


• Steven Boyles


• Chris Skupien


• Chelsea B


• Avishai Barnoy


• Hunter Reardon

Check out our website at chemforyourlife.com

Watch our episodes on YouTube

Find us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @ChemForYourLife

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Melissa and Jam explore the science behind shooting stars, unraveling the chemistry that turns space rocks into brilliant streaks of light in our night sky. They discuss how meteors heat up and glow as they enter Earth’s atmosphere, the difference between meteors, meteoroids, and meteorites, and share fun facts about colorful meteors and the surprising role of amino acids from space. The episode is filled with personal stories, space trivia, and thoughtful tangents about the ethics of asteroid mining and the wonder of the universe.

00:00 Stargazing and Summer Memories

03:20 Meet the Hosts

05:00 Chemistry for Your Life Merch

07:00 Camping Stories & Inspiration

10:00 Chemistry of Gases and Atmosphere

13:00 What Are Shooting Stars?

18:00 The Science of Meteor Glow

23:00 Fun Facts: Colors, Metals, and Amino Acids

30:00 Asteroid Mining & Space Ethics

36:00 Favorite Space Stories

43:00 Listener Shoutouts & Support

47:00 Final Thoughts & Wrap-Up

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

★ Buy Podcast Merch and Apparel ★

Check out our website at chemforyourlife.com

Watch our episodes on YouTube

Find us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @ChemForYourLife

References from this episode:

Thanks to our monthly supporters

• Kyle McCray


• Justine


• Emily Hardy


• Ash


• Vince W


• Julie S.


• Heather Ragusa


• Autoclave


• Chelsea Morelos


• Dorien VD


• Scott Beyer


• Jessie Reder


• Ciara Linville


• J0HNTR0Y


• Jeannette Napoleon


• Cullyn R


• Erica Bee


• Elizabeth P


• Rachel Reina


• Letila


• Katrina Barnum-Huckins


• Suzanne Phillips


• Venus Rebholz


• Lyn Stubblefield


• Jacob Taber


• Brian Kimball


• Kristina Gotfredsen


• Timothy Parker


• Steven Boyles


• Chris Skupien


• Chelsea B


• Avishai Barnoy


• Hunter Reardon

Check out our website at chemforyourlife.com

Watch our episodes on YouTube

Find us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @ChemForYourLife

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

#067 Rebroadcast (Originally Aired October 2020)

Guess what time of year it is. It's spooky time! One thing we see a lot of during this time of year, is things that glow. And you better believe that's chemistry. So how do glowsticks glow? How does bending the glowsticks start that process? What's mixing with what, and seriously how the heck does it glow? Let's find out.

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

★ Buy Podcast Merch and Apparel ★

Check out our website at chemforyourlife.com

Watch our episodes on YouTube

Find us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @ChemForYourLife

References from this episode

1. Organic Chemistry, Solomons 11e


2. Quantitative Chemical Analysis, Daniel C. Harris


3. Simple Glowmatography: Chromatographic Separation of GlowStick Dyes Using Chalk - Thomas S. Kuntzleman,* Kasey R. Bunker, and Ashlee A. Bartlett


4. https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/neuroscience/fluorescence


5. https://ocw.mit.edu/high-school/chemistry/demonstrations/videos/anatomy-of-a-glowstick/glowstick.pdf


6. Glowmatography - Thomas S. Kuntzleman,* Anna E. Comfort, and Bruce W. Baldwin

Thanks to our monthly supporters

• Kyle McCray


• Justine


• Emily Hardy


• Ash


• Vince W


• Julie S.


• Heather Ragusa


• Autoclave


• Chelsea Morelos


• Dorien VD


• Scott Beyer


• Jessie Reder


• Ciara Linville


• J0HNTR0Y


• Jeannette Napoleon


• Cullyn R


• Erica Bee


• Elizabeth P


• Rachel Reina


• Letila


• Katrina Barnum-Huckins


• Suzanne Phillips


• Venus Rebholz


• Lyn Stubblefield


• Jacob Taber


• Brian Kimball


• Kristina Gotfredsen


• Timothy Parker


• Steven Boyles


• Chris Skupien


• Chelsea B


• Avishai Barnoy


• Hunter Reardon

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

★ Buy Podcast Merch and Apparel ★

Check out our website at chemforyourlife.com

Watch our episodes on YouTube

Find us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @ChemForYourLife

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.