Sunscreen: Myths, Misconceptions and What Studies Actually Say With Salt+Blue

About this episode

This episode discusses the myths and misconceptions surrounding sunscreen, including its ingredients and effectiveness in preventing skin cancer.

Episode Highlights with Salt + Blue The fear messaging around the sun and around sunscreen Common misconceptions about sunscreen and when it isn’t actually beneficial and can be harmful Harmful ingredients found in many sunscreens Chemical vs mineral sunscreen and how these impact the body differently Why our culture has become so afraid of the sun and how we got here Questioning the sunscreen prevents skin cancer narrative and what the data actually says Why many sunscreens on the market aren’t actually broad spectrum and don’t block the damaging parts of UVA What does broad spectrum mean in sunscreen and why to look for this Physical sunscreen like zinc are naturally broad spectrum What does the term waterproof on sunscreen actually mean The problems with petroleum in sunscreen Why I don’t wear sunglasses almost ever! Resources Mentioned Salt + Blue Dminder app Annmarie Gianni Hiya Hiya created a super powered chewable vitamin for kids that packs twelve organic fruits and vegetables plus fifteen essential vitamins and minerals into every dose. Try it at hiyahealth.com/wellnessmama for 50% off your first order. LMNT I talk often about the health benefits of salt and electrolytes…

People in this episode

Host: Katie Wells

Guest: Salt + Blue

Topics covered

• sunscreen myths
• health risks of sunscreen
• chemical vs mineral sunscreen
• broad spectrum sunscreen
• sun exposure
• skin cancer prevention

Keywords

• sunscreen
• UVA
• broad spectrum
• chemical sunscreen
• mineral sunscreen
• skin cancer
• health
• electrolytes

Sponsors

Hiya, LMNT

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Dminder app, Annmarie Gianni, Hiya, LMNT

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