Kristin Cavallari denies getting caught up in the controversy surrounding a viral video in which she mentioned not using sunscreen, asserting that her words were misunderstood.
During an episode of her “Let’s Be Honest” podcast earlier this year, the “Laguna Beach” star stated, “I don’t wear sunscreen, and I always receive backlash when I confess that I don’t.” She urged guest Dr. Ryan Monahan to discuss the advantages of sun exposure and the idea that “we might not need sunscreen.”
In a recent episode of Dear Media’s “Breaking Beauty” podcast, host Jill Dunn broached the topic of Cavallari’s previous comments.
“The focus of that discussion was on the health benefits of sunlight,” Cavallari explained. “Sun exposure offers health benefits, including vitamin D, which is undeniable. While I mentioned that I don’t wear sunscreen, I intended to convey that it isn’t incorporated into my daily skincare regimen. That’s my choice. I was never suggesting that others forgo sunscreen; I was simply sharing my routine.”
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Kristin Cavallari denies getting caught up in the controversy surrounding a viral video in which she mentioned not using sunscreen, asserting that her words were misunderstood. (Phillip Faraone/Variety via Getty Images)
She added that while on vacation, she uses a tinted moisturizer with SPF and wears hats.
“I’m mindful about sun exposure. Growing up in California, I embrace the sun. I was in no way discouraging others from using sunscreen. It was more about sharing my personal practices and discussing the health advantages of sunlight because vitamin D absorption is impaired when you’re covered in sunscreen.”
“I was never once telling other people not to wear sunscreen; I was just sharing my routine.”
However, the Skin Cancer Foundation contends that there is no evidence indicating that sunscreen usage results in a vitamin D deficiency. “In fact, individuals who apply sunscreen daily can still maintain adequate vitamin D levels.”
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Cavallari mentioned she does use a tinted moisturizer with SPF and wears hats while on vacation. (Gotham/GC Images)
Cavallari recalled that healthcare professionals have advised her to wait 15 minutes before applying sunscreen “to absorb the benefits,” and expressed concern that “many sunscreens” contain undesirable chemicals.
The Skin Cancer Foundation advises applying sunscreen 30 minutes prior to sun exposure to ensure it can “bond to your skin.”
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“When I do use sunscreen, I prefer zinc oxide,” she shared on the podcast, emphasizing, “Discussing these topics is essential.”
Dunn humorously noted that sunscreen might be the one item she values more than reality TV since she recognizes it as the “No. 1 anti-aging measure,” sharing that she takes it “very seriously” due to having lost loved ones to melanoma.
Cavallari noted that previously, doctors advised her to wait 15 minutes to apply sunscreen “to absorb the benefits,” contrasting with the Skin Cancer Foundation’s recommendation to apply it 30 minutes before exposure. (Raymond Hall/GC Images)
She suggested that launching her own line of SPF products without the chemicals she dislikes could “break the internet.”
“Finding quality clean sunscreens is challenging,” she mentioned, revealing her preference for EltaMD and Dune brands. “That could be a viable idea. I’ll definitely think about it.”
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She quipped that if she were to release her own sunscreen, people would likely claim that the viral video regarding her lack of SPF use was merely a publicity stunt.
Fox News Digital has sought comments from Cavallari’s representatives.
