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 Formula

Naked Sundays SPF50+ Hydrating Glow Mist

Naked Sundays SPF50+ Collagen Glow 100% Mineral Perfecting Priming Lotion

Naked Sundays SPF50+ Collagen Glow Crème

Rose Inc Blush Divine Radiant Lip & Cheek Color

Kosas Air Brow Fluff & Hold Treatment Gel

Ellis Faas Skin Veil Foundation

Dr. Dennis Gross Advanced Retinol + Ferulic Texture Renewal Serum

Dr. Dennis Gross Advanced Retinol + Ferulic Overnight Wrinkle Treatment

Read more on The MECCA Memo:

MECCA meets… Sam Brett from Naked Sundays

The easiest way to reapply sunscreen without ruining your makeup

Why you should never skip SPF with Call Time On Melanoma

The best facial sunscreens at MECCA

What are Australian SPF ratings?

A beginner’s guide to chemical and physical SPF

Hosts: Kate Blythe, Zara Wong

Guests: Dr Shreya Andric, Sam Brett

Producers: Kerri Gordon, Michael Liberale

Remember 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.

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