The Science Behind White Cast and Sunscreen Inclusivity with AJ Addae

The Science Behind White Cast and Sunscreen Inclusivity with AJ Addae

May 14, 2026 · 41 min · Episode 847

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AJ Addae discusses the challenges of sunscreen effectiveness for deeper skin tones and the science behind formulation chemistry.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Skin Anarchy, award-winning cosmetic chemist and clinical researcher AJ Addae joins Dr. Ekta Yadav for a science-driven conversation that challenges one of skincare’s biggest blind spots: why sunscreen still fails so many consumers—especially those with deeper skin tones. What unfolds is a deeper look at formulation chemistry, particle optics, and the gap between sunscreen marketing and how these products actually perform on real skin. AJ shares how h...

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