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Continue reading →: The Process of Hair CleansingHair clarifying treatments are effective at preventing build-up in the hair. While regular shampoo also helps prevent build up, clarifying treatments are often milder than standard shampoos. However, they should only be used twice a month, due to its ability to strip oils from the hair. Specifically, I use the…
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Continue reading →: Exfoliating your skin, how does it work?Recently, I realized my face routine has started working significantly better. It got me wondering what the chemistry was behind each product. Today, I’ll be exploring toner, which is meant to balance the pH on the skin after cleansing. You’ve probably heard the term exfoliating before, but what does it…
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Continue reading →: Buy a T-Shirt, Kill a Bear.Overconsumption kills because humans destroy the nature around us. Figure 1 The t-shirts we wear are often made from cheap cotton, a crop that demands water, fertilizer, herbicides, pesticides, and warm climates. Typically, cotton is grown in the South in the United States. However, the cultivation of cotton raises significant…
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Continue reading →: The Health Benefits of Selenium!Selenium contributes to our health significantly, as it serves as an essential trace mineral. While our bodies only require small amounts, excessive selenium can lead to kidney failure, heart attacks, hair loss, fatigue, etc. (So be careful). Figure 1 Selenium when consumed will be absorbed through the duodenum, cecum, and…
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Continue reading →: Mouthwash Function!Gargling mouthwash, I wondered if this was a waste of money. I picked up the container, and I realized it contained alcohol. Asking my teacher, he explained it denatures the bacteria, changing the function and shape. In addition, alcohol dehydrates and removes the cell membrane of bacteria. Ultimately, killing bacteria.…
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Continue reading →: A Small Amount of Stress… is GOOD?Harmful stressors the body is exposed to include: radiation, pollution, heavy metals, and high temperature. However, a small amount of stressors isn’t that bad. Clearly we shouldn’t light ourselves on fire everyday for a couple seconds. But the naked mole rat is exposed to many stressors and can live up…
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Continue reading →: Free Radicals… could lead to longevity?Figure 1 : The blue circles (molecules) hit the free radical (big red circles) and become damaged. An unpaired electron needs to be paired with another electron to create a full valence shell. If an atom doesn’t have a full valence shell, then it will steal from other atoms. Free…
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I’m Carly Menchaca
Welcome to my website!
I’m currently a student at New York University and anticipate graduating in 2029 with a degree in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.
Throughout my coursework, including Expository Writing and Introduction to Engineering and Design, I have developed a passionate for communicating scientific ideas through illustrations and research-based articles. On this website, I explore the chemistry and biology behind everyday products including skincare, nutrition, aging, and sustainability.
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