114: Is SPF “toxic”? | board-certified dermatologist Shasa Hu, M.D.

Clean Beauty School

“It’s not realistic to think our skin will be perfect when we live in a dynamic environment. Our skin is exposed to changes in stress levels, environment, and diet,” says board-certified dermatologist Shasa Hu, M.D., professor at the University of Miami and Cosmetic Director Skin of Color Division Miami. In this episode of Clean Beauty School, mindbodygreen beauty director and host Alexandra Engler chats with Hu about the myth that SPF is “toxic”, the issue with perfection culture in beauty, how to detect early signs of skin cancer, and getting enough vitamin D. Plus, what you can do to reverse sun damage from the past.

Show notes:

-Follow Dr. Shasa Hu

-Skin cancer rates are on the rise according to The Skin Cancer Foundation

-Survey on SPF usage

-Vitamin D deficiency in the US

-Research showing that sun exposure cannot overcome vitamin D deficiency

-Vitamin D deficiency in older populations

-Read more about topics mentioned in this episode: sun care, best sunscreens, vitamin D deficiency.

-Shop products mentioned in this episode: Alastin A-Luminate Brightening Serum, Plated Intense Serum, SkinBetter InterFuse Treatment Cream

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