Skin Anarchy
Skin Anarchy
Ekta et al.
The Science Behind White Cast and Sunscreen Inclusivity with AJ Addae
40 minutes Posted May 14, 2026 at 2:00 pm.
Why Sunscreen Still Isn’t Inclusive
AJ’s Route Into Cosmetic Science
When “No White Cast” Gets Approved
Tetrapod Zinc Oxide Changes The Optics
What SPF Measures And Misses
Reapplication Reality And Makeup SPF
US Filter Lag And Real Innovation
Sunscreen As A Lifestyle And Closing
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Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Skin Anarchy, award-winning cosmetic chemist and clinical researcher AJ Addae joins Dr. Ekta Yadav for a science-driven conversation that challenges one of skincare’s biggest blind spots: why sunscreen still fails so many consumers—especially those with deeper skin tones. What unfolds is a deeper look at formulation chemistry, particle optics, and the gap between sunscreen marketing and how these products actually perform on real skin. AJ shares how h...