<p>There have been many discussions this year about sunscreen, its effectiveness and its ingredients.</p><p>While there are some unknowns, what we’re sure of is sunscreen’s ability to protect us from the sun’s ageing and cancer-causing rays.</p><p>Norman and Tegan slip, slop, slap some questions about sunscreen: SPF scandal, endocrine disruptors and vitamin D concerns.</p><p>References:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.cancercouncil.com.au/news/how-does-sunscreen-work/" target="_blank">How does sunscreen work? - Cancer Council</a> </li><li><a href="https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8682817/" target="_blank">Sunscreen: a brief walk through history</a></li><li><a href="https://www.choice.com.au/health-and-body/beauty-and-personal-care/skin-care-and-cosmetics/articles/sunscreen-test" target="_blank">We tested the SPF claims of 20 sunscreens. 16 failed - CHOICE</a></li><li><a href="https://www.tga.gov.au/news/news-articles/tga-statement-choice-spf-sunscreen-findings" target="_blank">TGA statement on CHOICE SPF sunscreen findings</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.tga.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-04/safety-review-seven-active-sunscreen-ingredients.pdf" target="_blank">Safety Review of Seven Active Sunscreen Ingredients – July 2025</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0140673698121682">Daily sunscreen application and betacarotene supplementation in prevention of basal-cell and squamous-cell carcinomas of the skin: a randomised controlled trial</a></li><li><a href="https://health.clevelandclinic.org/mineral-vs-chemical-sunscreen" target="_blank">Mineral vs chemical sunscreens</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.choice.com.au/health-and-body/beauty-and-personal-care/skin-care-and-cosmetics/articles/sunscreen-expiration-date" target="_blank">Can your sunscreen expire?</a> </li></ul><p>If you enjoyed this episode, check these out!</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/whats-that-rash/what-are-the-health-benefits-of-sunlight/103165894" target="_blank">Is there such thing as TOO much sun protection?</a></li><li><a href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/health/2024-01-05/what-are-the-health-benefits-of-sunlight/103154434" target="_blank">We all need a daily dose of sunlight — but how much?</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/whats-that-rash/bathing-showering-every-day-necessary/104625420" target="_blank">Can you get away with skipping your daily shower?</a></li></ul>