EPISODE · Jan 28, 2025 · 20 MIN
297. TikTok’s Problematic “Low-Tox” Trend & The Rise of Mineral Sunscreen
from Beauty IQ Uncensored · host Adore Beauty
Producer Jas takes us behind the scenes of her first VISIA skin scan in this week's Expert episode at co-host Tegan Mac's Melbourne clinic—a fascinating analysis that reveals your skin’s "true" age and even predicts how it might change over time... spooky. We then unpack TikTok’s “Low-Tox” trend, exploring the harmful misinformation it’s spreading about sunscreen and what the experts really say. Plus, we dive into the rising popularity of mineral sunscreens as a gentler, eco-friendly option and share our beauty editor-approved picks. Finally, we tackle ‘Tantouring’ in this week’s Win, Bin or Recycle, and give you the lowdown on the best professional skin treatments to gift your bestie (or self) this Galentine’s Day. Products Mentioned: Ultra Violette Lean Screen Mineral Mattifying Fragrance Free SKINSCREEN SPF50+ Bondi Sands SPF 50+ MINERAL FACE LOTION 60mL Beauti-fltr Lustre Mineral SPF 50+ Submit your Adore Anonymous questions here: https://forms.gle/NtNRzm22n5ccLapi6 Join our Beauty IQ Uncensored Facebook Group to share your stories, get beauty tips, and discuss this episode! https://www.facebook.com/groups/484267299748882/ Disclaimer: https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/disclaimer.html Adore Beauty acknowledges First Nations People as the Traditional Custodians across the lands and waters of Australia and New Zealand. We recognise and pay our respects to Elders past, present, and future, whose lands were never ceded. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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In this episode of Beauty IQ Expert, Producer Jas takes us behind the scenes of her first VISIA skin scan at co-host Tegan’s Melbourne clinic—an analysis that uncovers your skin’s "true" age and even predicts future changes. Then, we dive into TikTok’s controversial “Low-Tox” trend, addressing the dangerous sunscreen myths it’s spreading, and why experts say we need to trust science when it comes to sun protection. Plus, we explore the rising popularity of mineral sunscreens, which are gentler on the skin and better for the environment, and share some editor-approved product recommendations. We wrap things up with a fun Win, Bin or Recycle segment on ‘Tantouring’ and give advice on the best skin treatments to gift your bestie this Galentine’s Day—or anytime!
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297. TikTok’s Problematic “Low-Tox” Trend & The Rise of Mineral Sunscreen
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