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Mineral Sunscreen: What is it and is it better for you?

Published: April 1, 2022, 8:17 p.m.

What is the best sunscreen? Co-Founder and CEO of Thrive Natural Care, Alex McIntosh, explains the differences between mineral and chemical sunscreen, and provides tips on what to look for in a sunscreen that not only protects you from the sun but is also safe to use. With his company\u2019s mission to \u201cleave things better than we found them\u201d, Alex also explains Thrive\u2019s regenerative business model that helps restore degraded ecosystems and communities in Costa Rica.

In this episode you\u2019ll hear:
2:30 \u2013 Thrive\u2019s mission and regenerative business model
4:50 \u2013 Alex\u2019s journey to starting Thrive Natural Care
7:30 \u2013 The multi-pronged approach to reducing skin inflammation
11:45 \u2013 Difference between mineral and chemical sunscreens
13:10 \u2013 Unsafe chemical sunscreen ingredients
14:30 \u2013 Pros & cons of mineral sunscreen
17:30 \u2013 Non-nano zinc oxide explained
19:45 \u2013 Plant based sunscreen ingredients and antioxidants
23:10 \u2013 How Thrive\u2019s business model helps re-couple growth with health
27:00 \u2013 What you should look for on sunscreen packaging
28:00 \u2013 Impact of sunscreen on coral reefs

CREDITS:
Sound Recording and Editing: Will Crann

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