EP. 220: Most “clean” mineral sunscreens aren’t doing what you think they are. In this episode, I break down the truth about zinc oxide percentages, titanium dioxide, and the sneaky UV booster chemicals hiding in the inactive ingredient list — chemicals that act like sunscreen, boost SPF ratings, and still get labeled “mineral” and “clean”, but are closer to chemical sunscreens than you’d think. Total scam IMO.
To top it off, if your bottle says “broad spectrum” but has less than a certain percentage of zinc, you’re probably not protected from the rays that lead to aging and deeper skin damage. There’s a lot to unpack here, and on this episode I’m calling out the marketing deception, naming names, and giving you the tools to read the damn label.
If you care about your skin, your health, and not being lied to — this episode is a must.
Topics Discussed:
→ What “broad spectrum” actually means (and why it’s misleading)
→ The minimum zinc oxide % your mineral sunscreen needs to work
→ The dirty secret of UV booster chemicals hiding in “clean” formulas
→ Why most mineral sunscreens don’t protect against UVA1 (and what that means for aging + skin cancer risk)
→ How titanium dioxide falls short — and why zinc is queen
→ The sunscreen labeling loopholes that are scamming all of us
→ My favorite sunscreens that actually pass the test
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On This Episode We Cover:
→ 00:00:00 - Introduction
→ 00:01:54 - My history with sun exposure
→ 00:07:33 - How risky is your sun routine?
→ 00:08:48 - What zinc percentage actually works?
→ 00:15:04 - Are inactive sunscreen ingredients safe?
→ 00:17:35 - UVA vs UVB vs UVA1 explained
→ 00:26:44 - How to choose the right sunscreen
→ 00:32:51 - Do you really need to reapply sunscreen?
→ 00:34:16 - What is butyloctyl salicylate?
→ 00:39:33 - Breaking down sunscreen ingredients
→ 00:43:37 - How I researched sunscreen claims
→ 00:45:27 - Sunscreens to avoid
→ 00:54:55 - Sunscreen recommendations
→ 01:10:49 - Final thoughts on sunscreen safety
Further Listening:
→ EP. 54: Safe Sunning - Solo Episode
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