#138) Sunscreen Update 2025 - Drama, Tariffs, and Some Science Share | Chemist Confessions Podcast

Episode Description: It’s finally getting warmer and this means that we’ve already started testing our 2025 #30for30SunscreenChallenge tests! So this feels like a great time to do a special sunscreen news roundup episode. In this episode, we discuss why you can’t buy Asian sunscreen formulas as easily anymore, what tariffs might mean for the sunscreen landscape, and interesting studies on sunscreen application. Oh! And in case you’re curious, we also cover all the factors the UV index considers to help you make an informed decision on your sun protection of the day. 0:00 | Beauty of Joseon, Biore Aqua Rich… why can’t we buy these in the US anymore 00:38 | 30 for 30 Sunscreen Challenge & Sunscreen Drama 01:07 | Issues with Asian Sunscreens in the US 02:05 | FDA Crackdown on Imported Sunscreens 03:14 | Beauty of Joseon Sunscreen Availability Concerns 03:25 | FDA Warning to Neogen Sunscreen 06:07 | Risks of Buying Sunscreens on Amazon 08:00 | Sunscreen Price Increases Due to Tariffs 11:10 | US Sunscreen Filter Regulations & Limitations 12:35 | Animal Fun Fact: the Royal Cornwall Show! 16:18 | Sunscreen Science Update: a study on cost of sunscreen vs how much you apply, how sunscreen layers with mosquito repellent, and all the factors that go into the UV index 17:00 | Do People Underapply Expensive Sunscreen? 24:10 | Does Layering Mosquito Repellent Over Sunscreen Affect Protection? 30:10 | UV Index Explained & Sunscreen Necessity 34:26 | Sunscreen Shelf Life & Panic Buying