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EPISODE · Aug 31, 2026 · 54 MIN

What’s Driving the Anti-Sunscreen Movement?

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Are you still wearing sunscreen? There’s been a recent wave of viral TikToks declaring that sunscreen is “toxic,” and they’ve helped ignite an anti-sunscreen movement. With recent surveys showing that millions of Americans are cutting back on sun protection, dermatologists worry that misinformation will lead to higher rates of skin cancer and melanoma. We look at what’s driving “sunscreen hesitancy,” dig into the social media claims and hear how health providers are pushing back against misinformation. Guests: Brian Underwood, beauty and grooming director of Men’s Health and Women’s Health and writer of “The Anti-Sunscreen Movement Is Coming for You” Heather Woolery-Lloyd, board-certified dermatologist and founder of DermFriends Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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