Hey sun-smart beauties! 🌞

If you’ve ever stood in the skincare aisle thinking:

“Should I pick the mineral one? Will this chemical one poison me? What the heck is a tinted sunscreen anyway?”

You are so not alone—and this episode is here to clear it all up.

This week on Skin Deep MDs, we’re going deep on everything sunscreen:
Chemical vs. mineral, sprays, sticks, powders, tinted options, and all the myths in between.

We’re busting fear-based claims and helping you find an SPF you’ll actually love to wear—because the best sunscreen is the one you’ll reach for every single day.

[02:02] – SPF 30 vs. SPF 50: Does it really matter? Here’s when you need the higher number.

[04:45] – Do you only need sunscreen on sunny days? Nope—here’s why it’s a daily essential.

[06:18] – Chemical sunscreen controversy: What that 2019 absorption study actually said—and why it’s not a reason to panic.

[10:30] – The mineral sunscreen lowdown:  Who needs it, why it leaves a white cast, and the trick to making it look better.

[14:22] – Spray sunscreen tips: Why you must rub it in (and when it’s worth the convenience).

[17:48] – Sticks and powders: Genius for kids, scalps, and reapplication—but here’s why they shouldn’t be your only protection.

[22:10] – Tinted sunscreen benefits: The must-have if you have melasma, hyperpigmentation, or just love skipping foundation.

[27:42] – Getting kids to wear SPF: Real mom tips to make it a habit (and actually fun).

[32:03] – When to switch your kids from mineral to chemical sunscreen: Why there’s no hard rule—and how to decide what’s best.

[36:15] – The SPF number game: Why higher numbers can make a difference (especially if you’re bad at reapplying).

[40:30] – Do derms really wear sunscreen every day? We spill the truth.

[42:55] – Favorite sunscreens we swear by: From La Roche-Posay to Supergoop to Korean faves.

Get all the deets on everything you need to know to keep your skin healthy and glowing this summer and all year round.

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Stay glowing and protected,
—The Skin Deep MDs 💖