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zainab

Science

The Science of Fight or Flight

When we find ourselves in a situation where we need to make a quick decision; or we notice someone following us when we are walking down the street; there is something in all of us that kicks in. The fight or flight feeling. It…

April 29, 2019
Food Lifestyle

Our Easter Celebration

One of my favorite holidays to celebrate with family is Easter. We are not religious so we use it as an opportunity to enjoy each other’s company! We always celebrate in Brooklyn, NY with my Nana’s sister (my great aunt; emphasis on GREAT!!) Auntie…

April 25, 2019
Science

The Science Behind Erythritol

Much of what I see in the grocery stores these days contains Erythritol. And for me, I had never heard of that so I was very concerned that it was not good for me. It is known to be as sweet as regular sugar…

April 21, 2019
Lifestyle

Holy Grail Teeth Whitening Pen!

I’ve always wanted to have the most perfect pearly white teeth but I never realized it can be so hard to achieve that goal. But then at the end of 2018 I started looking into Tarte Cosmetics and their vegan and cruelty free products.…

April 18, 2019
Science

Chemistry Behind Green Tea

One of the new hip things to do is to drink green tea with the hopes it will help with how we look and feel. But where does this come idea come from? Is it true? Or are we just telling ourselves this will…

April 14, 2019
Fashion Lifestyle

Haircut!!

I have never been the kind of girl who goes crazy over getting her hair done. But the once a year I go crazy and get it done and I get crazy excited! I should be better and go at least one more time…

April 11, 2019
Science

The Chemistry of Dyeing Easter Eggs

With Easter around the corner, I figured we should take a deeper look at a tradition we have all participated in: Easter egg dyeing! I talked to some coworkers about their experiences with Easter egg dyeing and they all mentioned adding vinegar to the…

April 8, 2019
Lifestyle

My 2019 Blogging Goals

It is officially the 19th week that I’ve been blogging!!! We’re so close to 5 months and I’m so proud!! Now that I’m in the groove I think it’s time I set some goals for The Chic Chemist! I can feel 2019 is going…

April 4, 2019
Science

Chemistry of Spring Flowers

With spring here and warmer weather just around the corner, the flowers are starting to bloom!! My daffodils in the front garden look beautiful! But how did they decide to open up? For a long time no one understood how plants and flowers know…

March 31, 2019
Lifestyle

The Comparison Game

In today’s age of modern technology and social media it is so easy to be swept away by how great and amazing peoples lives look. You see this person going to medical school and that person traveling the globe. Then you start to think…

March 28, 2019