From SPF to skin color, sunscreen’s effectiveness is complicated
Sunscreen, long treated as a simple summer essential, is revealed to be a complex, high-tech product with significant gaps in regulation, efficacy, and equity. This episode unpacks the science, politics, and racial disparities behind sunscreen advice.
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