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#138) Sunscreen Update 2025 - Drama, Tariffs, and Some Science Share
36 minutes Posted May 7, 2025 at 1:26 am.
30 for 30 Sunscreen Challenge & Sunscreen Drama
FDA Crackdown on Imported Sunscreens
FDA Warning to Neogen Sunscreen
Risks of Buying Sunscreens on Amazon
Sunscreen Price Increases Due to Tariffs
US Sunscreen Filter Regulations & Limitations
Animal Fun Fact: the Royal Cornwall Show!
Sunscreen Science Update: a study on cost of sunscreen vs how much you apply, how sunscreen layers with mosquito repellent, and all the factors that go into the UV index
UV Index Explained & Sunscreen Necessity
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It’s finally getting warmer and this means that we’ve already started testing our 2025 #30for30SunscreenChallenge tests! So this feels like a great time to do a special sunscreen news roundup episode. In this episode, we discuss why you can’t buy Asian sunscreen formulas as easily anymore, what tariffs might mean for the sunscreen landscape, and interesting studies on sunscreen application. Oh! And in case you’re curious, we also cover all the factors the UV index considers to help you make an informed decision on your sun protection of the day.