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Sunscreen must-knows | Michelle Wong, PhD


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Episode #234. We all know that sunscreen is important, but what are the consequences of using (or not using) certain products? Cosmetic chemist Dr Michelle Wong joins me to examine sun damage and aging, chemical vs mineral sunscreens, “reef safe” sunscreens, and scary-sounding ingredients. Learn all you need to know about choosing and applying a sunscreen to offer you the best protection of your largest organ.

We discuss:

  • Intro (0:00)
  • Michelle's Story (2:20)
  • Defining Cosmetics (4:56)
  • Understanding the Skin’s Physiology (7:44)
  • Misinformation with Products (11:20)
  • What to Look For (19:00)
  • Sunscreen & Skin cancer (22:50)
  • “Reef-safe” Sunscreen (41:45)
  • Regulation & Absorption (50:41)
  • “Contains SPF” vs Sunscreen (1:04:35)
  • Lotion vs Aerosol (1:06:04)
  • How to Apply (1:07:07)
  • How high of SPF? (1:13:01)
  • Kids Sunscreens (1:16:04)
  • Seed Oils & Sunburn (1:17:11)
  • Benzene (1:19:15)
  • Bringing it all together (1:21:18)
  • Outro (1:24:45)

  • Dr Michelle Wong’s online presence offers a wealth of information on skin care and cosmetic chemistry. You can connect with her on socials via InstagramTikTokTwitter, and YouTube. Head to Dr Wong’s website, https://labmuffin.com/, to learn more.

    Discover additional resources, supporting studies, and more insights in the full show notes.

    Enjoy, friends.

    Simon


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