Edible Sunscreen: Can You Eat Your Sun Protection?

Published: July 20, 2025 by RHJ Producer

Edible sunscreens have become a hot topic, but can SPF gummies replace your normal sunscreen? Dr. Susan Massick explains how UV rays cause damage throughout our body and what type of protection will be most effective.

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Dr. Susan Massick, Dermatologist, Associate Professor of Dermatology, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

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Program #: 25-29Segment Type: Feature StoriesHost: Greg JohnsonProducers: Jason Dickey| Kristen Farrah

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