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In this episode, Sam shades some HealthTokkers (classic) and unpacks the trendy conversation surrounding the potential carcinogenic and endocrine-disrupting effects of sunscreen. In 2024 and 2025 we have seen an unprecedented and terrifying increase in tanning among Gen Z, who self-reported not knowing—or, worse—not caring about the risks. Hopefully this helps.
Listen to this episode if you fell for the TikToks, if you're a fan of tanning, if you think someone you love is putting themself at risk, or if you're sick of the sensational/bogus "health" claims these randos on the internet are perpetuating.
Key moments:
00:35 Recap of our IRL CAPS LOCK workout event in NYC
03:44 An opportunity to come see CAPS LOCK LIVE! at a non-alc event in NYC (9/27)
06:03 Why we’re talking about SPF today
08:37 Gen Z’s tanning problem
11:58 The health implications of UV radiation exposure
13:13 The most common types of skin cancer
14:52 Melanoma
18:00 How UV radiation affects your appearance
19:16 How to prevent skin cancer
20:12 Is sunscreen actually effective in protecting from sun damage and skin cancer?
21:13 Does sunscreen contain carcinogens and endocrine disruptors?
21:41 The history/timeline of progress in sunscreen and SPF
22:59 The impact of sunscreen on the environment
24:58 Mineral (aka physical) UV filters
25:27 Why did Hawaii ban some sunscreens? (It’s not what you think)
26:09 Origins of the recent sunscreen slander
28:01 Subsequent studies, trials, surveys, and research (a lot of it conflicts or is inconclusive TBH)
32:32 One of the only compelling human studies observing the hormonal impacts of sunscreen ingredients
33:42 Why some sunscreens were recalled for carcinogens from 2021–2023
35:40 So wait, are mineral/physical UV filters okay? Or nah
36:34 The bottom line
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CAPS LOCK is a podcast designed to help you live bigger, better, louder, and longer. Come back every Sunday at 8 AM ET for new episodes, or watch with video on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and Threads: @lifeincapslock.
