Ep 395 – The Rogue Pharmacist: The Science of SPF and Skin Protection
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In this episode, Ben Fuchs discusses the complexities of SPF and skin protection, addressing common misconceptions and the science behind sunscreen.
SPF looks like a simple number on a bottle, but it's actually based on specific lab testing conditions that don't always translate to real-world use. In this episode of The Rogue Pharmacist , Ben Fuchs breaks down what SPF actually measures, what it doesn't cover (including ultraviolet A considerations), how application amount impacts real protection, and where some of the most common misunderstandings around sunscreen come from in both clinical and consumer settings. Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP) presents The Rogue Pharmacist with Benjamin Knight Fuchs, R.Ph. This podcast takes an enlightening approach to supporting licensed estheticians in their pursuit to achieve results-driven skin care treatments for their clients. You can always count on us to share professional skin care education, innovative techniques, and the latest in skin science. Benjamin Knight Fuchs is a registered pharmacist, nutritionist, and skin care chemist with 35 years of experience developing pharmacy-potent skin health products for estheticians, dermatologists, and plastic surgeons. Ben's expert advice gives licensed estheticians the education and skin science to better support the skin care…
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