The Skin Science Podcast: Episode 5 - "SPF" with Thomas Hitchcock, Ph.D.

Hosted by Thomas Hitchcock, Ph.D., Chief Science Officer at Crown Laboratories, The Skin Science Podcast is a monthly podcast that covers topics relating to skin health. The series will dig into hot topics within dermatology and aesthetics and will challenge the audience to think a bit differently about current skin treatment options. In this episode, featuring Dr. Brian Jones, Ph.D. and Chad Sulak, ProGen PRP Brand Manager, we discuss SPF. The Skin Science Podcast is intended to provide listeners with information regarding various topics in the field of skin science. None of the content in this podcast should be interpreted or construed as professional or medical advice. Further, the views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not represent those of Crown Laboratories, Inc., and the appearance of any guest on the podcast does not imply an endorsement of the guest or any particular entity they represent. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 01:52 Episode introduction 02:45 What is a sun screen? 04:39 The definition of SPF by the FDA 09:20 Different types of ingredients in a sun screen 20:37 Spray vs. lotion sunscreen 29:18 The role of anti oxidants and boosters 34:37 Controversies of sun screens 46:37 Light spectrum 50:33 The role of Vitamin D 53:10 The effect of sunscreen on coral reef