The fight for better sunscreen, from AOC to skincare influencers
Sharing your skincare routine, whether it\u2019s on DermTok or Instagram, is a hugely popular trend on social media. These days, there is one product that you\u2019ll hear talked about religiously: sunscreen. You\u2019ll find dermatologists and skincare influencers alike evangelizing about the importance of cancer- and wrinkle-preventing SPF.\n\nBut there\u2019s another reason why sunscreen is top of mind this summer \u2014 it\u2019s become a political issue in the United States, thanks to Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. She recently took to TikTok to talk about how few quality sunscreens are available in America, compared to Asia and Europe. And it\u2019s not just the U.S. \u2014 it\u2019s a problem that\u2019s also playing out here in Canada. \n\nToday we\u2019ll be talking about the rise of sunscreen as a skincare must-have and the fight for better SPF options with Julian Sass. He is a cosmetic research and development professional and a content creator focused on sunscreen in Montreal.\n\nLooking for a transcript of the show? They\u2019re available here daily: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts