Scientist Debunks Sunscreen Myths in the News
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- It's sunscreen season, and as usual there are myths galore in the media. I go through Vox, NPR, USA Today and Mirror articles, and debunk the myths in them.
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"Toenails block all of UV" wow the more you know. I appreciate my toenails more now thanks to Michelle. *wiggles toes happily*
They're pretty neat, aren't they? 😄
So the most “natural” sun protection would be a body suit made entirely of toenails… please, no one tell Gwyneth Paltrow
@@debrucey Goop team brainstorming be like:
@@debruceyTechnically I don't think covering my face IN toenails would be that bad. We already cover ourselves in snail mucin and other filtrate ect. I don't really think she'd be able to match the properties of the toenail without also making the compounds rigid. Half of the protective effect probably comes from the calcium and keratin being in an unbroken rigid sheath that doesn't get removed. Put any of those compounds in a lotion or spray and you're still combatting a film formation problem. No better than a regular sunscreen. (And it goes without saying, keratins chemical structure mimics actual sunscreen filters which we already know are safe.) Powdered artificial toenails are essentially a grab bag trend for a mineral sunscreen that doesn't exist yet because her marketing team hasn't got a hold of it.
@@debruceynail-biting is finally a productive activity!
It’s pretty ironic that the reef safe study is the literary equivalent of an empty McDonald’s cup floating in the ocean
Ugh the authors also published a study where they claimed pregnant people swimming in the ocean were at risk from people showering off chemical sunscreens at beach showers and it's like... are you not embarassed
Thanks so much for putting so much effort into the videos. My husband really needs to see this because he believes a lot of these myths
Michelle, I appreciate your content so much! Thank you for sharing so much information and knowledge with us in a way that is both in-depth and clear ❤
@labmuffinbeautyscience : youre a legend.
Ive just bought a spf15 moisturiser for days when im work from home and may pop to the shops. Its been massively hot here in the UK and i was trying to work out if that was enough , knowi g that spf is a legally recognised term.
Yay it is, and its £2 for 50ml so i can slather it on. Superdrug Vitamin E range for those that care.
Nivea shine control spf 50 for outside days.
Great video as always, i definitely learnt some facts and got rid of some myths. Cheers!
I tried to fight it but I gave in...i subscribed. I have been watching her videos and like the amount of information she provides!!!!!
You have the subscribe to some dermatologists too. They disagree on some things. Have to make choices on who to believe!
That actually makes sense too about the chemical being changed into heat since heat is also a melasma trigger. Fascinating!
Thank you so much I’ve learned so much from you please don’t stop we need you lol
Thank you! 🥰
Black skin can be less likely to experience damage due to the melanin in skin, but African hair can experience more damage due to the UV exposure as the hair cuticles lift and can lead to dryness and damage. Sunscreen is important to use on a daily basis no matter the skin tone. Especially on hair.
I will say I notice I get less tanned with mineral sunscreen. I switched from chemical to mineral for my face and my face is now much lighter than my body after full days outside.
The *only* one I trust to a certain extent is NPR - no profit motive.
Could you review the Hero Cosmetics sunscreen please?
can u make vd about the science behind closed comedones ? retinol and SA didn’t work for me and i still get clogged pores
I personally find AHAs helpful for them - I don't think there's enough data to narrow down why it works better than SA, but might be worth a try for you!
I can't respect a country with 30mL shot glasses
They make us pay through the nose as well 😓 I don't regret stopping drinking at all haha
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You say that the chemicals are too big to penetrate the skin, but can they get into the blood stream via the hair follicle and blood supplying the hair?
Unlikely - the parameters for what gets through skin have been established on skin that has hair follicles.
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"You only need to wear sunscreen if the uv raring is above 3." *Laughs and cries in Mexican* when the lower it's probably 6 in the morning and evening, and it's 8 to 11+ from March to September at peak hours 😂 Walking down the street without an umbrella and sunglasses is a terrible idea.
Hahaha it's similar in Sydney - I have chilblains but the UV index is still *just* below 3...
Yessss 🤣, in equator UV index already hits 6 - 8 in the morning.
mexico just became the hottest country on Earth so it's only going to get worse😂
The place where I stay in India is having 11 at 10 am, and it's not even peak summer now 🌞
When you watch a video posted 57 seconds ago, you know you're spending too much time on youtube
Hello fellow Indian sunscreen lover 🙌
Especially when you are impatient for the next one already
I actually just listened to a podcast based on the NPR article -- and I literally thought of you and your myth busting and was a bit disappointed in NPR for falling for general myths. But overall, I liked that they hit key points-- tossing old sunscreen and finding a sunscreen you'll wear is better than not wearing any because you're worried about toxins or something. This video was so well timed! Loved it! Thanks for all your work in this space!
Agree, I think these articles did hit some good points! And thank you 😊
I don't understand why US doesn't invest some resource/research to update their sun protection products as well as the information it is publishing. Now that the rest of the world is already so far ahead in sun protection, it wouldn't even take much for US to just adapt what's already been proven to be more effective.
I wrote a letter to my congresspeople about this. I'd hope others would as well.
It’s because they really don’t care. I gave up and just buy from other countries.
Vote with your money. I stopped asking my relatives to buy me sunscreen there because most of the US mainstream formulas are TRASH. From Honest Company Coppertone, Banana Boat, Sun Bum (the most atrocious one, got me red and itchy in less than five minutes), Badger and Aveeno those irritated my skin within the time those advised to stay inside to let the sunscreen set. And I have no plans wasting an allergy pill just to be able to use sunscreen.😡 And before somebody asks, no those are NOT EXPIRED.
The sunscreen situation in US and Canada is sooooo bizarre
Because sadly in the US profits come before people and health
Is there a physical demo video of HOW to apply sunscreen?! I always thought you need to rub until it’s fully absorbed. Now I’ve heard over rubbing removes some of protection?!I thought you had to rub to absorb / even the layers out /make sure skin was coated?! Should I do two coats? How long to dry between each coat? I’m so confused and clueless. Thanks people! Edit. Not a video of make up over sunscreen (I’ve seen that!), just on its own on a bare face and arms!😊
I only know about my own country (New Zealand), where UV indexes are available. If I'm inside most of the day and the index is less then 2 as it is in the middle of winter, (unless you are in the mountains skiing), I don't use sunscreen. I mostly use SPF 30 in spring and autumn and SPF 50 in summer.
That sounds sensible! I believe NZ aligns pretty closely with AU on sun protection (especially with the new sunscreen regs)
I live in America and am very allergic to the L'oreal uvmune from Europe but the Supergoop unseen or beauty of Josean do not cause irritation. So even if you think 'chemical' sunscreen doesnt work it couldnt hurt to try a few .
That makes sense, I think a lot of high protection EU sunscreens tend to throw all the filters in - good for high protection but more likely to meet a filter you're allergic to 😖
My relative is so into clean natural toxic free stuff, that she eats raw apricot kernels every morning..straight out of the apricot, no idea what dosage internet recommended her but she eats a couple and gives her husband a couple.
I fear that is not safe 🙈
To each their own but I find this difficult when its people I love😣
You mean she breaks the shell and eats the nut inside? We used to do that when we were kids 😂 it's actually quite tasty kinda like almond
@@sunmoon42 hehe! yes I heard it is used for special marzipan aswell😄 but that would be processed and safe amounts.. I read that it can be poisonous these kernels, however it is hard these days to know what is reliable info and what is not. I thought maybe lab muffin knows about this🧁🤓
I have no idea what the safe dose is, but it can cause cyanide poisoning... weird way to be "toxic free" 😕
@@LabMuffinBeautyScience Thank you for taking the time to reply! I agree!
Maybe shes trying to get rid of the husband lol
Hey Michelle! Thanks again for taking on all of the misinformation out there. People are already lazy and the importance of sunscreen is just too important not to do whatever it takes to protect them from themselves.
I have to be honest. I fell for the "mineral sunscreens are less irritating" myth. I couldn't find a sunscreen that didn't sting my eyes! So I tried, well, ALL of the mineral sunsceens from baby paste sunscreens to NIOD Survival 30! All stung!! Well, the ONLY ones that don't sting are the ones with all newer generation filters! NO AMERICN filters So odd, but the Scinic Enjoy Supermild Sun Essence I can use, and it's cheap! Go figure 🤷♀️Love your content everywhere 💗💗💗
Thank you! Eye sting is pretty weird - I've had a lot of discussions with people about what does and doesn't sting for them, and my conclusion is the filters alone can't explain it, it has to be something else (preservatives? solvents?) a lot of the time.
I'm with you on the mineral sunscreens annoying my face; I've tried dozens, and I've never found one that my face liked. (I tried the Scenic, and my face didnt love that one, either, sadly.) And with American sunscreens with chemical filters, the only one I've found that my eyes like is the Milani SPF BFF primer. American sunscreens really suck on the whole. So frustrating!
@LabMuffinBeautyScience is this something you think you can do a video about? Eye sting is one of the most important factors for me in choosing a sunscreen because I seem to get it bad from both organic and inorganic sunscreens. BTW the Scinic is also what I use for this reason
@@LabMuffinBeautyScience Right!? It does seem it's different for everyone💗🥰
@@LabMuffinBeautyScienceThere’s also another factor to consider: the health of the ocular surface and any pre-existing dry eye conditions. For those of us with ocular rosacea, for example, our skin tends to be extra sensitive and we struggle with barrier issues on top of having a suboptimal tear film. You’re more likely to feel stinging on the ocular surface if the tear film is compromised, if inflammation is present, and if the skin along the lids and lid margins is comprised.
Maybe some journalists were trained to write articles presenting both sides of an issue (I was during my brief time at a university paper). Problem is, this doesn't work with science topics because of the expert consensus like you mentioned
My husband was a reporter for almost 20 years, and we discuss this often: "equal time" doesn't count when some of the parties involved are using made-up "facts". Presenting both sides of an argument when one side is either fabricating information or just using bad information just makes everything worse...
I am very fair skinned and have worn suncreen all my life living in denmark. Bu tas of late, the skincare fearmongering has reached here, and influencers are telling kids and everyone else that will listen, that they should wear sunscreen EVERY DAY or else their skincare rutines 'might as well be useless'. Bear in mind our UV index for half of the year dosents surpass 2. pretty clever marketing.
It is like its assumed the standard person lives in california...
Yes I hate this. I see parents refusing to let their kids outside because "oh no the sun, they'll get cancer!" Then they wonder why their then teenagers don't want to go outside
THIS. As someone who lives in Sweden, where for atleast 6 months you're covered in thick layers from head to toe, the sun sets at 3p.m at peak winter, there is almost no direct sunlight, and also yes, the UV index mostly being 0-2, it doesn't make much sense so slather on sunscreen during winter.
But I too have fallen victim to online derms and influencers (mostly based in the US) who push wearing sunscreen 24x7 all days in the year.
Yep!
US-based derms are giving recommendations for the WHOLE country, including Florida, Texas, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and Guam.
Plus, in this country ('Murica) medical organizations have to be very conservative with their recommendations. If they say, "this is only a problem for 0.1% of the population, we can ignore it..." that 0.1% is well over 300,000 people.
Add legal issues on top of the ethical ones, and you end up with official recommendations for people in Alaska to wear sunscreen on days where the sun never rises at all.😆
So, yeah, US derms online are only going to give the official recommendations from their own medical associations, because that's the legally-protected position. I think it's the correct stance for them (especially considering you really SHOULD be wearing sunscreen everyday in many US states), but it certainly shouldn't be viewed as a universal truth.
@@Stettafire Who's refusing to let their kids out because of the sun??? That sounds like an excuse for a parent who just wants to stay inside, honestly. Surely they're aware of sunscreen, long sleeves, hats, and umbrellas.
to be fair, Denmark has the second highest rate of skin cancer after Australia.
so I think people in Denmark defo need to wear more suncream
A standard, solo shot glas here in Germany is 20 ml ^^. So we would get the short end of the stick, if we listened to this recommendation!^^ we need a double-shot-glas!^^ And our standard teaspoons are smaller than US ones aswell, from what I've seen. I assume dutch teaspoons might be even smaller, as many of their kitchenware is. S0, people giving non-metric measurements online nowadays should really specify the country for which these volumetric practical masures apply. And consumers should be aware or be made aware of the differences, like you are doing here! 👏
Lab muffin do you know about face exercise, face yoga and face massage? Are they safe? Are they effective in preventing or improving wrinkles and sagging face? Some dermatologists say face exercise can increase wrinkles but the practitioners seem to have very good results. It's hard to find any evidence either way. Ps. Love all your videos ❤
I'm not she, but face yoga and any facial movements CAUSE wrinkles. The doctorly docs did a video on this. And people pay good money to stop facial movements, aka botox, so it does stand to reason😉💗
@@DRVenardinteresting! I gotta check out that video. I had a feeling these exercises are BS because how can pulling and pushing reverse gravity causing wrinkles? 😅
As a Romanian, i can assure you thay a shot glass is, in fact, 100 ml. Maybe we like shots....a bit too much😂
Perhaps one of these media outlets would appreciate a well written rebuttal to their sunscreen myth articles?
That would be nice! 🙏
5:07 when you do so much skincare content that isn’t true becomes Isntree
Love your videos so much as you only bring up facts 💅
Ahahaha I can't pronounce words anymore 😅 Thank you!
This video (as well as your other videos about suncream) has really helped me out! I live in Scotland, and in the UK as a whole we tend to be really lax about sun protection unless it's hot enough to be concerned about burns, and the American advice of "always be lathered in it all the time even indoors" was super overwhelming to me when I first started brushing up on proper usage. It's been 25+ degrees where I live for the past few weeks, so I've definitely had your tips in mind! Thank you!
Aha it's raining over here in Shropshire as I type this 😂
@@eaglelensforemay7503 yeah we've started to get some torrential rain up here too in the last few days, the heat still hasn't let up though 😭
I love your videos! can you do one on scalp products and scalp health?❤
Hi!! Another Romanian viewer here and I can confirm that everyone pretty much has different types of shot glasses in their homes and the sizes really vary A LOT. But yeah, the "standard" size here is definitely 100mL.😆
Unfortunately I actually had to get a mineral sunscreen bc of a rash that was irritated by Skin Aqua and Isntree. Native and Pipette didn't have Butyloctyl salicylate at least!
Hi Michelle
Would you be able to do some UV camera videos showing if/how much sunscreen protection gets reduced if applying makeup over it?
I just feel like swiping makeup on my face on top of sunscreen is going to remove it or reduce the protection but is this just unfounded? (eg if I wait x minutes will it be just fine?)
Thanks
I’m so glad you mentioned the NPR one, I was so disappointed
Me too! I was thinking of doing a video like this for a while but that was the trigger...
Are there any reputable skincare news letters we can turn to for good info in between LMBS uploads?
I'm shocked people put less moisturizer on than spf. But then again I have dry skin. I absolutely use more of my moisturizer w/sunsceen than a pure sunscreen. I also don't like to use a water resistant sunscreen for everyday. To get it off really irritates my skin, so I only use it when I will sweat or swim.
Interesting! Very different from me - I actively look for water resistant sunscreens because I live in a hot, humid part of the world. Different strokes, I guess 😅
Try oil cleansing! I have very sensitive skin and jojoba oil breaks almost EVERYTHING down but doesn't leave my skin feeling stripped and irritated
4:23 I always wondered why did it matter if the sunscreen absorbed or reflected, if it's not transmitting UV radiation, that's the important part. I didn't know there were "misinformation multiples" based on that. But honestly, those are really a stretch, even if chemical filters did in fact mainly absorb, those follow up myth wouldn't necessarily be true 😐
I think they're a stretch as well, but unfortunately I've seen these arguments being made in virtually every chemical vs physical sunscreen discussion 😬
Such great analysis & truth! Thanks for always sharing such well-thought, well-researched science/data! I hope your channel keeps growing so that more people can hear this important info!
Get em! Get em!
Was the study about black skin and sunscreen only based on population statistics, or there is also a biological explanation for why black skin seems to be "immune" to UV when it comes to development of melanoma? I'm not doubting the research, but I find it weird how melanin in black skin would be enough to completely protect them from UV rays, while at the same time increases in melanin in white and brown skin doesn't seem relevant in UV protection. If it's a matter of quantity, it would make sense for black skin to have a lower chance of skin cancer due to UV, but not zero
The increased melanin is the main part - the location of melanin is not exactly the same with tanning vs inherently darker skin, but also relevant is that DNA damage is required to maintain a tan in lighter skin, and there's possibly more efficient DNA repair / damage-clearing mechanisms as well.
I'm honestly probably a bit over protective of my skin, because both of my parents have had bad skin cancers. I am very pale and my father has Welsh heritage, so I probably have those genetics which make me more susceptible because of my skin and heritage. I always have my spf30 face cream on my face and neck when outside and if I'm outside for long periods I put spf50 on everywhere else regardless of the weather. I also live in Australia and the uv can be high even if it's not a hot day. I also use a hat or umbrella/parasol in summer a lot, for both my skin and my health as I have a heat intolerance as well. I would rather be extra safe than have several holes in my face, so I don't mind when others think I'm weird or overprotective of my skin.
It sounds like the reasons that applied makeup degrades over the course of the day are the same reasons that are the basis for the recommendation to reapply sunscreen every 2 hours. Can sunscreen be made to “last longer” (≈ protection to initial application at > 2 hours) similar to how certain techniques and products can be used to make applied makeup last longer?
Michelle, I just caught this: I think most car windows have a special treatment that blocks UV. I’m not sure if it blocks all wavelengths but at least you’re a little protected. I think it blocks UVA partially but virtually all UVB. But the protection is mostly on the windshield, not the side windows. I came aware of this because I have a pair of prescription photochromic glasses and they don’t change inside cars. They do if I’m in a house with a lot of windows though. Really cool science there too 😄 This why photochromic glasses aren’t recommended if you drive, and instead go for sunglasses or polarized sunglasses.
So maybe you only need sunscreen if you’re going to be in the car during hours when UV rating is high. But then you would probably already be wearing sunscreen anyway… So it changes nothing in the end 😂
Yeah only the windscreen always does, but some newer cars are starting to add it to the side windows (mostly to protect the upholstery I think haha) - there are a couple of papers where they did measurements. There's a famous truck driver photo where they show how the window side of his face is much more aged because of the UVA exposure through the window glass.
@LabMuffinBeautyScience I have permit for special rated tint on all of our windows . . . because SLE. As far as my experience, it doesn't come standard on any windows, car or otherwise, so I've had to add it myself.
my mom has been watching "skin care" videos that teach her to taste her skin care products and claims that salty products are bad for you actually. can you explain the science behind this so my mom will stop licking all her lotions.
😂 This comment made me giggle. My niece has been doing this too!
Omg 😂😂😂
Here for anything by Lab Muffin especially debunking idiotic news
can you do a video talking about the new UVMUNE 400?
Hello! I am writing a paper about sunscreen for school and was wondering what resources you used in this video to refute these claims? I was planning on using the American Academy of Dermatology and NOAA but I’m disappointed to hear they they aren’t as reputable as they seemed. I’d really appreciate it!
I see that she hasn’t replied yet. Some of the science she shares is likely information she learned over the years getting her PhD in chemistry. So you could reference her and this video. I have watched a lot of her videos and if you do that you may find some sources she has cited
The bs about sunscreen out there is atrocious
Thank you for the video and information! I myself have a very sensitive skin (I can't use many of the traditional chemical UV filters, they irritate my skin) plus I have seborrheic dermatitis, so between these two it's really hard for me to find a sunscreen that works for me... I only use La roch posay (the kids one is actually really good!)
BTW, I noticed you wear lots of crochet jumpers in your videos, do you crochet them yourself? x
Thank you so much for this. As a dark skinned woman I thought I was preventing skin cancer. Mostly I wear for warding off aging, though :)
As someone with SLE I am so grateful for your videos. Thank you 🎉
I can't get past the way chemical sunscreens burn my eyes. Even with all the tricks of using a mineral sunscreen around my eyes, with reapplication, l still end up feeling like l have acid slowly seeping into my eyes. So, regardless of all the arguments, l can only comfortably use mineral sunscreen. I love coppertone pure and simple.
One myth I haven’t seen much debunking on (and I feel spreads more word to mouth than in articles in media, but one can’t understate the power of grandma belief), is the one where if you don’t get easily sunburnt but get easily tanned instead, you hardly need sunscreen and have lower chances of getting skin cancer (I’m talking about white people, but more “Mediterranean” skin tones, which are light-medium to medium, some with olive or golden undertones, rarely burn, get easily and evenly tanned, and can get really dark without much effort - plenty of Portuguese, Spanish, Italian sort of skin tones).
It then develops to (and this was so popular when I was a kid) going to the beach, apply a higher SPF in the first days, let your skin get “used to the sun” as it got darker, and then using a lower SPF or even nothing…
I’d love to hear your thoughts on this. Yes, I have a personal interest in it because not only am I surrounded with people who are very resistant to using any sunscreen unless they’re going to the beach and sit in the sun the whole day (and then, they still don’t use correct amounts, of course), but I have a light-light medium skin tone which, without sunscreen and mild exposure, can easily get to a medium golden - I’m using foundation tones references, since they’re a bit more comprehensive.
I have learned so much from you. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
That's really lovely to hear, thank you!
For the hot and sweaty summers, littllextra riceberry sunscreen is essential and alongside it, the riceberry face wash is also a must to clear out the pores from dust and microbes which can cause problems like acne. It not only makes your skin clean but also does not make it too dry. I love these products and would buy again and again.
Did you ever try Evy sunscreens? They are from Sweden, I think, and they claim you don't have to reapply their sunscreens. I wonder what are they using that makes them so effective
She did a video on Evy sunscreens th-cam.com/video/w4X8FWiV5R8/w-d-xo.html
I really like them, I've done a video about how they work and their evidence: th-cam.com/video/w4X8FWiV5R8/w-d-xo.html
Will we ever get sunscreen that lasts longer then 2 hours?
Most european sunscreend really do last way longer than that, especially in everyday conditions where you are not touching your face and sweating.
A lot of sunscreens do, depending on what you're doing... but there isn't really a standardised way of testing it, and there's concern that people will apply it once, badly, and have tons of exposure on the missed spots for over 2 hours (so "reapply every 2 hours" also covers that situation).
can you make a video about the new EU retinol regulation? (no more than 0.3% retinol in a face product) i guess that it implies that some retinol absorbes to the bloodstream which is contrary to what i have previously found in the internet. amazing video as always!
I am genuinely having problems understanding the concept of reapplying, can anyone explain it to me?
So i put my sunscreen on in the morning. I fill in my brows and put on blush and a lip stain. I go to my office job. During the day sweat and dirt particles inevitabely stick to my face. And let's say i need to reapply sunscreen before going home.
How do i do it? Do i just smear more sunscreen on top of it all? On top of all the sweat, dirt particles, my lip stain, blush and brow gel?
Im sorry, but that just seems gross to me.
I imagine my face looking the way it looks in the evening when i smear oil on top of it and it gets real slimey and gross before i wash it all off. I imagine my eyebrows smeared all over my face and sweat, dirt and grime getting pushed deeper into my skin. It makes my skin crawl.
How do people do it? How do you guys reapply sunscreen?
Wait, why does every bottle say apply 20 mins before being in the sun? I've always thought that didn't make sense but why do they say that?
It’s so that the sunscreen can set up and form an even film on the skin. This prevents patchy/uneven protection
Time to go to Romania for some shots! (I'm sorry. There's a bunch of very interest and important things discussed here but here I am going for the simple thing. Sorry 😅)
That was my first thought. Lol
Haha I believe alcohol is very cheap there too!
@LabMuffinBeautyScience oooh sounds like it's going on my bucket list 😅 (no I've also heard is very pretty)
Your videos are super meticulous and nuanced
QUESTION: If you don’t sweat, do you really need to reapply sunscreen? And what if you’re not outside? (Two questions.)
IMO whether you reapply is more about how much sun you're about to get, than what you've been doing - my personal decision tree is here th-cam.com/video/pamzfQy2pvo/w-d-xo.html e.g. if it's an office day I wouldn't bother reapplying for the train ride home but I would try to stay in the shade.
@@LabMuffinBeautyScience Thank you!!! 😘😘😘
Thank you so much for this!! It's so incredibly helpful. 🙌🏻💜✨
Hello mam , can we still keep using tyrosinase inhibitors after the hyperpigmentation has completely gone . Like can we still use to prevent that hyperpigmentation from coming back.
Will spf lip balm be effective if Vaseline is still on the lips? Should it or any other balms be removed before applying spf?
I would LOVE a video unpacking what we do know about non- white skin and the sun. It's so fascinating that black people might not get skin cancer from sun exposure. What about brown skin tones? Or light skin that is olive or yellow, but not white?
This video was MASSIVELY helpful to me! I'm just beginning to use sunscreen and the questions being addressed here are so poorly answered in so many places. A balanced, scientific approach is dangerously lacking in many other creator's content. Thank you!!!
You are legend! I love that you back up what you say not just with studies, buy why your references are more accurate than theirs. I get hot pink almost immediately upon sun exposure so I sunscreen regularly. I have been hearing from friends, family and coworkers much more often lately about the hazards of sunscreen and the spewing of myths from these sources and social media. Where's the concern about that misinformation?
Is expired sunscreen safe to use? Will it harm your skin?
i’m interested to know your opinion on spf serums since i know you have to wear the right amount to get the amount of spf listed on the bottle and wanted to know if they’re worth it, or have a chance of interacting with sunscreen that would be applied later.
and i don’t mean spf drops, i mean actual serums with spf designed to be used like a normal serum would because i’ve been seeing ads for them from brands like garnier and vichy
Could be an issue volume vise
Would you take enough
could you do a video on good products such as sunscreens, moisturizers and cleansers for eczema ? i have uber sensitive skin and any product i put remotely near my face will flare it up. love your vids theyre amazing ❤
Wow! So early. Thank you so much for breaking down the science Michelle. That video you had about wearing sunscreen indoors really helped me to stop being so crazy about sun protection indoors😅
Thank you for all you do!❤
Yes, people frown upon my rigorous applying sunscreen outside, but when you tell them I also use it inside, they think I'm quite bonkers🙃
I think you should give in and just wear a purple lip
Hahahaha purple does seem to be taking over my life! It's the colour that makes my skin look the least weird on my dodgy webcam so there's a chance it'll look good in these videos...
@@LabMuffinBeautyScience Go hard on the brand I say!
Yaaaay!
New spf video !!
Hat, sunglasses and a thick jacket
Wait why do sunscreen directions themselves say to apply 20mins before sun exposure if they don't need to be absorbed?
To ensure the sunscreen forms an even protection layer on top of your skin.
Id love if you could do a more comprehensive video on the myth/reason for reapplication/sunscreen degradation . I’ve seen many articles say chemical sunscreen stops working much more rapidly and that physical sunscreen lasts longer in direct UV light (The Colorscience site also states this). Like how does that get completely mixed up that it’s just the chemical sunscreen film getting disturbed through wear and NOT that the chemicals are degrading with use/UV/time. I’ve seen that claim countless times, so it’s just made up? Like is there no scientific proof that chemical sunscreen lose effectiveness of being able to block/absorb UV with time and it’s only due to the disruption in the film not the chemicals itself? Why do they have to make this info so misleading I’m so overwhelmed 😭 Also is it possible that they’re referring to the American chemical filters that aren’t as advanced?
Thanks for your time and content, Michelle.
can you please make a video about this claim that's been floating around about this idea that indoor/artificial light causes UV damage and requires sunscreen usage? my intuition tells me this is largely bogus, but I'd love your thoughts. thanks!
Can you pls debunk about the difference between sunblock and sunscreen. I hate when i went to the beach and i brought sunscreen with me and my friends just told me i should've brought sunblock and not sunscreen
Pleeease do a review on the KUMANO COSME - Reihaku Hatomugi UV Care & Moisturizing The UV Milky Gel SPF50+ PA++++.
I hear so many ppl rave about it since it comes in a big bottle, but theres also a lot of ppl that say to not buy it Bcuz of its poor sun protection 😭 but others say that it has good sun protection...ugh so annoying
I think is time to make a new video better explaining UVA and UVB effects on the skin. It’s frustrating that the comments on that are a few seconds on this video and the old video about UVA teach even less about the difference and long term consequences.
What is the purpose of Sodium Chloride that is in almost every sunscreen I look at? Thanks
It usually helps stabilise the emulsion, or it's added as part of a blended ingredient
@@LabMuffinBeautyScience Am I crazy or because it is "sodium" or salt in other words, will this fade permanent makeup on eyebrows if applied to brows. I want to protect my permanent makeup by using sunscreen. (example: Elta MD Sport SPF 50) thanks
Sadly I don't consider most popular news sources to be trustworthy these days. It's funny because growing up in school I was told to never use wikipedia and use articles instead, now I find wikipedia to be a much more reliable source of information than actual newspapers and magazines.
Have you seen the last Lush Cosmetics video ? (It's called "Exposed: The Hidden Secrets of Suncare") I am a bit confused with some of the facts... Like sunscreen is not necessary all year-round ? They also say there's nothing wrong with sunscreens labelled All day sunscreen? I feel it goes against what you and most dermatologists have been teaching ?
What will be the problem if the sunscreen somehow gets into the mouth? Because many chemical face sunscreens can get into the mouth in different ways (although it's more likely not). But if the body sunscreen is applied on the fingers, it can enter the body during meals. Chemical lip spf can also enter the mouth during meals. In that case, is it harmful for pregnancy/breastfeeding mother/teenagers?
Is it really safe to use a chemical SPF in full body everyday during pregnancy/ try to get pregnant/ breastfeeding/ teenage?
Plz do reply!😢😢
Heey lab muffin😍🧁 yey new video! Question: do you know the current status of animal testing, is it a marketing thing or a truly good animal welfare- thing to look for that peta bunny on cosmetics…? Of course I don’t want animals to suffer. ❤
I'm planning to do a video on it when the regulations are a bit more settled (there's a lot of stuff going on right now) - there are some interesting details but overall, it's pretty much entirely marketing.
@@LabMuffinBeautyScience Thank you! I think this would be interesting for many of us💓💓💓
Yes, there are good news, animal testing is getting banned, and test are done using cells. ( episkin for example)
Yes, there are good news, animal testing is getting banned, and test are done using cells. ( episkin for example)
Canadian here. I use a mineral sunscreen because it comes in a stick, which is easier for me to use. However, i had to search high and low for directions on how to use it properly. Thanks for your info. Much appreciated!
"Titanium dioxide and Zinc oxide are inert"
*Advanced oxidation processes have entered the chat*
They can literally destroy most organic compounds in waste water when used for water treatment lol.
Someone who knows more about physics than me are encouraged to correct me if I’m wrong but:
I feel like it would be really inconvenient if your sunscreen reflected 100% of the uv rays
But how impressive then is the Ultra Violette Lean Screen SPF 50+. An Australian-made sunscreen with just zinc oxide? Why don’t more brands do this - it’s clearly possible to meet all regulations with just zinc oxide
I love their sunscreens, they put a lot of work into developing them though! Lean Screen does have a pretty heavy texture - not too bad for a mineral-only sunscreen (especially SPF 50+), but it doesn't really compare to chemical sunscreens IMO
@@LabMuffinBeautyScience just so I understand: you mean it doesn’t compare to a chemical in terms of magnitude of UVA protection? Or in terms of lightweight feel ?
@@ghecho Sorry should've been clearer! In terms of feel
I also like it but man the packaging for this is terrible as it is veryyy thick. I noticed that for SPF 50+ mineral sunscreens in Australia, it is usually because they use a super high amount of zinc oxide, at like 22% to 24%. Which is when its gets super pasty but also part of why it needs to achieve a decent amount of UVA protection of at least 20.
Living in the US, is it worth it to buy sunscreens from different countries because of their advanced uv filters and technologies?
If US sunscreens havent worked out for you, it is so worth the effort to get sunscreens from abroad.
If you are happy with what is available in the US market and are not determined to have the absolute most effective filters (as opposed to ones that are just ok), then I guess it's not worth it, because there is some time, trouble, and expense involved in acquiring ones not available in the US. I have very fair, very sensitive skin that is now reacting to many of the common US filters. So for me, a product that protects me without irritating my skin is worth quite a lot. Plus I feel like these new filters just work better, and given how sensitive my skin is to the sun, I want the very best protection available.
@@puccapopular10 they work okay but I want to invest in better UV filters but not sure where to start.
@@cassandrabriggs9133 i am looking for better filters and not sure where to begin and buy from
@@sl3724nderstandable. Honestly just any region would do. Each has their own pros and cons.
I like Asian ones if you want it as an errand sunscreens and dont go out a lot. They have the nicest textures and its what got me to love non US sunscreens. Sites to get them include Yesstyle, StyleKorean, Stylevana, and Jolse. If you live in NYC specifically, theres lots of asian stores that sells them and a great way to test them in person. If not, sites i mentioned would do.
European sunscreens offer the highest UVA protection possible, which is great for an outdoor/active person. But textures arent the most elegant, depending on the sunscreen, but still manageable. I use to order from Care to Beauty but they did me dirty on my latest order. Other sites include Cocoon Centre and Cosmetis.
Australian is the most tricky as its hard to find them. Some are hit or miss but they have the strictest regulations, especially with water resistant sunscreens as it can hold up to 4hrs. Chemist Warehouse is the only site that i find for a variety but you have to kay shipping. But theyres the most affordable in terms of amount of sunscreens since they sell sunscreens in very large quantities so it is worth trying.
What about skin that is a Fitzpatrick IV and is normally olive shade, but darkens deeply due to the sun? Is that type of skin safer due to the excess melanin or is it severely damaged already?
Will this skin type be protected from skin cancer or even more at risk due to the skin tanning deeply? How much of a difference does sunscreen make with this skin type? Thanks your videos help a lot.