Here Comes The Sun(screen), Little Darling

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🗓️ 22 May 2024

⏱️ 40 minutes

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Summary

On this week's episode of the pod, Jess is joined by Esther Olu (aka "The Melanin Chemist" to talk about the chemistry of our skincare! We discuss the significance of "melanin-friendly" sunscreens and the importance of understanding hyperpigmentation to find effective solutions. We delve into the world of preservatives, exploring whether products can be adequately preserved without them. Our guest also shares her holy grail skincare product and ingredients she avoids. We tackle the common misconception surrounding sulfate and silicone-free products and analyze the in-flight makeup trend. Lastly, we address the issue of inclusivity in shade ranges, particularly for foundations, and advocate for better representation in the beauty industry. You don't want to miss this! All our sources from this episode are available at: https://www.unbiasedscipod.com/episodes/here-comes-the-sunscreen-little-darling (00:00) Theme Song (00:20) Intros (02:21) Esther's Educational Background and Future Plans (05:01) Inspiration Behind Becoming the Melanin Chemist (08:12) Importance of Melanin-Friendly Sunscreens (11:44) Choosing the Right SPF and Broad Spectrum Sunscreens (15:09) Different Types of Hyperpigmentation and Treatment Approaches (20:18) Underrated Skincare Ingredient: Glycerin (22:03) Avoiding Marketing Hype and Clean Beauty Claims (24:56) The Controversy of Doing Skincare on Airplanes (26:54) Lack of Inclusivity in Shade Ranges (32:20) Exciting Developments and Trends in Skincare (34:32) Final Thoughts: Dispelling Misconceptions About Skincare Products Interested in advertising with us? Please reach out to advertising@airwavemedia.com, with “Unbiased Science” in the subject line. PLEASE NOTE: The discussion and information provided in this podcast are for general educational, scientific, and informational purposes only and are not intended as, and should not be treated as, medical or other professional advice for any particular individual or individuals. Every person and medical issue is different, and diagnosis and treatment requires consideration of specific facts often unique to the individual. As such, the information contained in this podcast should not be used as a substitute for consultation with and/or treatment by a doctor or other medical professional. If you are experiencing any medical issue or have any medical concern, you should consult with a doctor or other medical professional. Further, due to the inherent limitations of a podcast such as this as well as ongoing scientific developments, we do not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of the information or analysis provided in this podcast, although, of course we always endeavor to provide comprehensive information and analysis. In no event may Unbiased Science or any of the participants in this podcast be held liable to the listener or anyone else for any decision allegedly made or action allegedly taken or not taken allegedly in reliance on the discussion or information in this podcast or for any damages allegedly resulting from such reliance. The information provided herein do not represent the views of our employers.

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0:00.0	You're listening to an Airwave Media podcast.
0:20.2	Hello and welcome to Unbiased Science, where we bring scientific method to the madness.
0:26.9	I'm your host and public health scientist, Dr. Jess Steyer.
0:30.7	And today I'm joined by a very special guest.
0:33.6	We're going to talk about all things skin-related, cosmetic. We're going to talk about sunscreen. We're going to talk about all things skin-related, cosmetic. We're going to talk about
0:39.9	sunscreen. We're going to talk about all the things that I get questions about all the time,
0:44.7	and I cannot wait to introduce my guest. Before I do, I actually have a little bit of a personal
0:51.0	update, sort of a milestone I wanted to share with you all, that right after
0:55.5	recording this, I'm actually running to vote in the local election here I live in this small
1:02.3	town in Western Mass, because I'm actually running for a seat on the Board of Health.
1:08.4	And I'm super excited about it. I don't think I'm going to win.
1:12.4	I'm running against someone who's been around for a very long time. A lot of people know him,
1:17.3	but I wanted to throw my hat in the ring. It's actually the first contested election in our small
1:22.4	town since 2016. So kind of cool. And I feel like I'm having my Leslie Nope moment. If you're a Parks
1:30.2	and Rock fan, you'll get the reference. But anyway, that's enough about me. I want to introduce
1:35.5	today's guest, Esther Olu, who you may know as the melanin chemist. Esther is an R&D formulation scientist, licensed esthetician, and science
1:48.3	communicator who is a passionate advocate for dispelling misinformation within the beauty industry.
1:54.3	She has helped bring creative cosmetic innovations from the lab to the shelves of retailers.
2:00.6	Her expertise has been featured in many
2:02.8	publications such as Vogue Business, Sunday Times, the Financial Times, and more to educate
2:09.1	and continually make a difference in the lives and skin health of many. Hello, Esther,
2:15.0	and thank you for joining me today. Hi, I'm so honored to be here. So Esther, before I get
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