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

About this episode

This episode discusses the myths and misconceptions surrounding sunscreen, including harmful ingredients and the cultural fear of sun exposure.

Episode Highlights with Salt + Blue The fear messaging around the sun and around sunscreenCommon misconceptions about sunscreen and when it isn’t actually beneficial and can be harmfulHarmful 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 hereQuestioning the sunscreen prevents skin cancer narrative and what the data actually saysWhy many sunscreens on the mark...

People in this episode

Host: Katie Wells

Guest: Salt+Blue

Topics covered

• sunscreen
• myths
• misconceptions
• health risks
• chemical vs mineral sunscreen
• skin cancer
• sun exposure

Keywords

• sunscreen
• myths
• health
• skin cancer
• chemical sunscreen
• mineral sunscreen
• sun exposure
• harmful ingredients

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