The research and development behind children's sunscreen

I welcome Donald Rick, the director of Formulation Development at Coppertone. He joins me to talk about sunscreen ingredients, formulations, the regulatory process of sunscreen and so much more. Here are some of the topics we discuss: What are some considerations when formulating sunscreens for babies? What is the regulatory process for sunscreen? Which is preferred? Mineral or chemical sunscreens? Is oxybenzone a concern? What is the benefit of having naturally sourced zinc oxide in sunscreens? What are the differences in spray vs lotion sunscreen? What is our #1 tip when using sunscreen Tune in to hear a fascinating conversation about sunscreen development. This episode is sponsored by Coppertone. The #1 Pediatrician Recommended Sunscreen Brand It is the sunscreen we use for our family and #1 Pediatrician recommended sunscreen brands. Make sure to follow @pedsdoctalk and @coppertoneUSA on Instagram if you have any questions or to learn more about Coppertone Pure & Simple and other Coppertone offerings. For more watch Dr. Mona's "Sunscreen for Baby (And Children)" video on YouTube. Check out my weekly videos on child health & development by ⁠⁠subscribing to PedsDocTalk on YouTube⁠⁠ . Get trusted pediatric advice, relatable parenting insights, and evidence-based tips delivered straight to your inbox—join thousands of parents who rely on the PDT newsletter to stay informed, supported, and confident. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ! And don’t forget to follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@pedsdoctalkpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram—our new space just for parents looking for real talk and real support. We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠PedsDocTalk Podcast Sponsorships⁠⁠⁠⁠ page of the website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices