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How Kelly Slater Learned to Love Sunscreen

The surfing legend, a vocal opponent of chemical-based sun protection, is launching his own line of natural skincare products this week.
A photo of Kelly Slater with sunscreen on his face.
Kelly Slater launched skincare and sunscreen brand Freaks of Nature on May 7. (Freaks of Nature)
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Kelly Slater’s disdain for sunscreen goes back years, well before the substance — which, for the record, is almost universally recommended by dermatologists to protect against harmful UV rays — became a target of certain corners of the wellness community.

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Liz Flora
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Liz Flora is a Beauty Correspondent at Business of Fashion. She is based in Los Angeles and covers beauty and wellness.

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