Healthy Parenting Handbook with Katie Kimball

133: Sunscreen Label Reading Made Simple for Parents with Autumn Blum of Stream2Sea

Katie Kimball Episode 133

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If you thought choosing a sunscreen was as simple as looking for the words “mineral” on the front of the bottle, this episode might surprise you.

In this conversation, Autumn Blum and I dig into the sunscreen label details that most parents never hear about—and some new ingredients to watch out for.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • Why reading the active ingredients matters far more than the marketing on the front of the package
  • The new sunscreen ingredient that’s generating buzz and raising questions
  • The little-known ingredient showing up in many mineral sunscreens that parents should understand
  • Why some “safe” ingredients from a decade ago are being reconsidered today
  • How to make mineral sunscreen easier for kids to use (without the battles)
  • The simple sunscreen habit that can better protect your kids every single day

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed standing in the sunscreen aisle, this episode will help you understand what really matters and what to look for on the label.


Resources We Mention for Choosing a Safe Sunscreen

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