91. The Truth About Summer Sunscreen: An Ayurvedic Approach to Sun Care

In this solo episode, Kate unpacks the summer sunscreen debate through an Ayurvedic lens. Her surprising first principle: use less sunscreen. She shares the daily skin-oiling practice that bolsters the body before sun exposure, why she now covers up with sun shirts and a big hat (and what Ayurveda says about keeping the head cool), and the difference between chemical and mineral sunscreens — including why she swore off chemical formulas two years ago. You'll learn what to look for on a label: reef-safe, non-nano zinc, and recognizable, oil-based ingredients. Kate also shares her current favorite, a tallow-based mineral sunscreen from Sky & Sol, and why its richness solves the dryness most mineral sunscreens cause.

In this episode:

• Why "use less sunscreen" is Kate's first principle
• The Ayurvedic skin-oiling ritual to do before sun exposure
• Covering up: sun shirts, big hats, and keeping the head cool
• Chemical vs. mineral sunscreen — how each actually works
• Reading a label: reef-safe, non-nano zinc, clean ingredients
• Why Kate's top pick is a tallow-based mineral sunscreen

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This episode is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice.

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