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The Science of Sunscreen w/ the Inventor of Zinc Oxide from Burnd
Basis Surf Podcast
54 minutes
1 month ago
The Science of Sunscreen w/ the Inventor of Zinc Oxide from Burnd
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In this episode of the Basis Surf Podcast, we have Malachy and Mark of Burnd Sunscreen. We’ll be talking about the difference between chemical and mineral sunscreens, the science behind them, and we are going to dive into how safe sunscreen is for us and the environment. They will also share their insights on what is the best sunscreen for surfers, and the actual meaning behind “Reef Safe”.
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Chapters02:26 Surfers and Sunburn: Why This Is a Bigger Deal Than You Think04:19 How Skin Cancer Took Surfers Out of the Water06:04 What Makes a Sunscreen Actually Work?10:06 The Myth of Thick, Caked-On Sunscreen12:31 Why Clear Sunscreens Might Protect Better14:17 How Chemical Sunscreens Work (and Are They Safe?)21:36 “Reef Safe” Doesn’t Mean What You Think24:28 Why Most Sunscreen Labels Are Misleading26:08 What’s in Burned Sunscreen and Why It’s Different35:56 Burned vs Other Brands42:30 Real-World Protection: What Lasts in the Water?52:59 Where to Find Burned + Final Thoughts
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We interview pro surfers, surf coaches, and every day surfers for entertaining stories and gems of wisdom to help us improve as surfers.