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The Science of Sunscreen w/ the Inventor of Zinc Oxide from Burnd


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In this episode of the Basis Surf Podcast, we have Malachy and Mark of Burnd Sunscreen. We’ll be talking about the difference between chemical and mineral sunscreens, the science behind them, and we are going to dive into how safe sunscreen is for us and the environment. They will also share their insights on what is the best sunscreen for surfers, and the actual meaning behind “Reef Safe”.

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Chapters

02:26 Surfers and Sunburn: Why This Is a Bigger Deal Than You Think
04:19 How Skin Cancer Took Surfers Out of the Water
06:04 What Makes a Sunscreen Actually Work?
10:06 The Myth of Thick, Caked-On Sunscreen
12:31 Why Clear Sunscreens Might Protect Better
14:17 How Chemical Sunscreens Work (and Are They Safe?)
21:36 “Reef Safe” Doesn’t Mean What You Think
24:28 Why Most Sunscreen Labels Are Misleading
26:08 What’s in Burned Sunscreen and Why It’s Different
35:56 Burned vs Other Brands
42:30 Real-World Protection: What Lasts in the Water?
52:59 Where to Find Burned + Final Thoughts

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