Revolutionizing Sunscreen Formulations For Everyday Wear with SOL LABS

Skincare Anarchy

Ekta et al.

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4.2 • 2K Ratings

🗓️ 23 April 2025

⏱️ 33 minutes

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Summary

In this episode of Skin Anarchy, host Ekta sits down with Seth Nelson, co-founder of SOL LABS®, to discuss how surviving melanoma at age 27 became the catalyst for rethinking everything we know about sunscreen. What began as a personal health crisis evolved into a mission to make sun protection safer, smarter, and more enjoyable to use daily.

Seth shares how traditional sunscreens—greasy, irritating, and often overlooked—failed to meet the needs of real people. SOL LABS® set out to change that with mineral-only formulas that feel like high-end skincare and deliver clinical-grade performance. From South Korean R&D labs to the integration of astaxanthin (an antioxidant powerhouse discovered through AI research), every detail reflects a skincare-first approach to SPF.

Seth and co-founder Jenny also talk branding—creating a unisex, design-forward identity with their “anti-ordinary” sunscreen ethos. The line is rooted in clean, nourishing ingredients like hyaluronic acid and centella asiatica, with zero chemical filters. And with 31 new products on the horizon, including makeup-compatible formulas, SOL LABS® is on a mission to make SPF a part of everyone’s daily ritual.

Tune in for a conversation that’s as much about purpose as it is about product. Whether you're passionate about skincare, sun protection, or building brands that matter, this episode offers a refreshing look at innovation grounded in personal experience—and designed for impact.

To learn more about SOL LABS®, visit their website and social media.

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0:00.0	Hey guys, welcome back to Skin Anarchy. I'm really excited to introduce a brand to you all today that I have been loving for quite a while now, actually. When it comes to sun protection, I'm very serious about sun protection. I think all of us are here. You know, we love skincare, but as all of you know, protecting your skin is the most important step in any routine.
0:22.7	Even if you don't have a routine, the one thing you should be doing is protecting your skin
0:26.4	and using SPF. So, you know, the brand that I'm introducing you guys today is truly leading
0:31.5	the way in creating better options for some production. And so without further ado,
0:36.7	please welcome Seth Nelson,
0:38.3	who is the co-founder for Soul Labs.
0:40.3	Welcome, Seth.
0:41.3	I'm so excited to host you.
0:42.3	Doctor, thank you so much for having me on.
0:45.3	Any chance we get to tell our story is a blessing,
0:48.3	and we're honored to be here.
0:50.3	So yeah, let's kick into it and talk. No, I'm excited. I'm excited to chat and like we were
0:57.6	saying, you know, before the interview started, it's been, this has been a long time in the making
1:01.2	because I've been a huge fan of your brand for a while now, you know, and I'm very picky with
1:06.0	what I use for some production and SPF. Like it's very hard for me, you know, both as a woman of color.
1:11.2	It's been hard because people always used to create these products that had these terrible
1:15.3	white casts, you know, and then it became this thing of like, it just didn't feel good,
1:19.3	you know, on a day to day basis. Even though I was using SPF very regularly, it was like,
1:24.0	God, why can't I find those products that just feel great, you know, on the skin?
1:28.0	So I think you've really nailed it with what you've created.
1:30.5	But I want to talk about you first.
1:32.6	I want to talk about your journey because I know it's truly, you know, phenomenal what you've
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