Welcome back to MECCA Talks, your access-all-areas pass to the beauty, business, and lifestyle experts we call our community.In today's episode...Kate and Zara catch up after the holiday break to get into the nitty gritty of SPF as we reach those dreaded 40C days. Sydney dermatologist Dr Shreya Andric (B. MED. SCI, MBBS (HONS), IFAAD, FACD) joins us to debunk the most common SPF myths, share her top skin safety tips and get us clued up on the ABCs – and Ds and Es – of what to look out for when detecting a potential melanoma.Then, Naked Sundays founder Sam Brett enters the chat to take us on her journey from acclaimed columnist, journalist and bestselling author to undercover sunscreen brand founder. Her greatest success to date? The near-impossible SPF50+ Hydrating Glow Mist, which saw Brett meet her year-one target in a single day.Products and brands mentioned: Mecca Cosmetica To Save Face SPF50+ Superscreen Oxybenzone Free FormulaNaked Sundays SPF50+ Hydrating Glow MistNaked Sundays SPF50+ Collagen Glow 100% Mineral Perfecting Priming LotionNaked Sundays SPF50+ Collagen Glow CrèmeRose Inc Blush Divine Radiant Lip & Cheek ColorKosas Air Brow Fluff & Hold Treatment GelEllis Faas Skin Veil FoundationDr. Dennis Gross Advanced Retinol + Ferulic Texture Renewal SerumDr. Dennis Gross Advanced Retinol + Ferulic Overnight Wrinkle TreatmentRead more on The MECCA Memo:MECCA meets… Sam Brett from Naked SundaysThe easiest way to reapply sunscreen without ruining your makeupWhy you should never skip SPF with Call Time On Melanoma The best facial sunscreens at MECCAWhat are Australian SPF ratings?A beginner’s guide to chemical and physical SPF  Hosts: Kate Blythe, Zara WongGuests: Dr Shreya Andric, Sam BrettProducers: Kerri Gordon, Michael LiberaleRemember to use sunscreen wisely by always checking the label for directions, avoiding prolonged sun exposure, and wearing protective clothing, sunglasses, and a chic, sun-blocking hat. Don’t forget to reapply as directed.MECCA Talks wishes to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we recorded this episode at our studio in Naarm: the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay respect to Elders – past, present and emerging. We recognise their ongoing connection to this beautiful country, with knowledge and stories that have been handed down since time immemorial. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.