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

Episode Highlights with Salt + Blue The fear messaging around the sun and around sunscreen Common misconceptions about sunscreen and when it isn’t actually beneficial and can be harmful Harmful 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 here Questioning the sunscreen prevents skin cancer narrative and what the data actually says Why many sunscreens on the market aren’t actually broad spectrum and don’t block the damaging parts of UVA What does broad spectrum mean in sunscreen and why to look for this Physical sunscreen like zinc are naturally broad spectrum What does the term waterproof on sunscreen actually mean The problems with petroleum in sunscreen Why I don’t wear sunglasses almost ever! Resources Mentioned Salt + Blue Dminder app Annmarie Gianni Hiya Hiya created a super powered chewable vitamin for kids that packs twelve organic fruits and vegetables plus fifteen essential vitamins and minerals into every dose. Try it at hiyahealth.com/wellnessmama for 50% off your first order. LMNT I talk often about the health benefits of salt and electrolytes and I am a big fan of LMNT canned drinks and packets. Go to drinklmnt.com/wellnessmana for a special offer.

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Sunscreen: Myths, Misconceptions and What Studies Actually Say With Salt+Blue is an episode from The Wellness Mama Podcast by Katie Wells.

This episode is 36:25 long.

This episode was published on Apr 20, 2026.

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