Debunking the worst sunscreen misinformation on TikTok

It's sunscreen myth time! Again, TikTok serves up the best misinformation - let's talk about the actual science.

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0:00 Intro
0:31 Paul Saladino’s DIY “animal-based” sunscreen
4:39 Seed oils don’t cause sunburn (more Saladino)
10:50 SPF isn’t strength?
14:29 Sunscreen isn’t preventing cancer?
20:06 Dermatologist avoids chemical sunscreens, endocrine disruption, pregnancy
29:50 Sunscreen is bad for your skin?
31:39 Huberman: sunscreen found in the brain 10 years after use
37:29 Sunscreen cushion hack
39:03 Chemical lip SPF - featuring ‪@Moskinlab‬
42:08 Bobby, milk, coral reefs, non-toxic

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Note: I don't think the librarian was responsible for the NOAA page, I think librarians usually know the limits of their expertise and how to assess sources far better than most scientists! IMO it was probably filtered through a bunch of graphic designers and interns and marketing people, plus I have some suspicions about why the NOAA page still hasn't been changed. Stay tuned!

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