70. Chemical vs. Mineral Sunscreen: Which Is Really Safer for Your Health? with Arielle Moody

This episode is for you if you’re concerned about the toxins in sunscreens. Let’s face it, we put this stuff all over our faces and bodies and as we’ve learned on Functional Moms Podcast, the chemicals get absorbed right into our bloodstream. Not optimal for anyone, but especially for women trying to balance hormones!Arielle Moody worked in the beauty industry for her whole career supporting brands like Smashbox, Dr. Perricone and Bite Beauty. But when Arielle was pregnant with her first child, she was shocked by how many toxic ingredients were lurking in everyday products. After trying dozens of mineral sunscreens, Arielle was determined to create one that didn’t make her immediately want to wash her face and didn’t leave a white cast on her skin. Thus Mama Sol was born.We learn:Sunscreen contains many toxic ingredients that can be absorbed into the bloodstreamHow Arielle created Mama Sol sunscreenOxybenzone is a common toxic ingredient found in many sunscreensThe difference between chemical and physical/mineral sunscreensLips are susceptible to UV damage that creates thinning and wrinklesWhy you should use sunscreen on cloudy daysHow manifestation played a significant role in Arielle’s entrepreneurial journeyHow Mama Sol is building communityShop Mama Sol and use code FUNCTIONALMAMA15 to save 15 percent off sitewide: https://www.shopmamasol.com/Connect with Arielle on Social Media:https://www.instagram.com/shopmamasol/https://www.tiktok.com/@shopmamasolhttps://www.facebook.com/shopmamasol/