What should the minimum spf rating on lip balms be? Because the highest I've seen is spf 30. If one uses spf 50 on the face and spf 30 on the lips, does that mean reapplication on the lips should be more frequent? Also, does hair need protection from UV rays too? If yes, then how? P.s.: Thanks for this video! It was very informative 😊
One sunscreen myth I've heard is that chemical sunscreen absorbs uv radiation on skin, thus overload of "absorbed" free radicals/radiation can likely cause skin cancer or other detriments, so it's better to use "physical" blockers that will scatter. And that one day sunscreen will be proven to be detrimental. I know from watching your vids that physical blockers only reflect about 3% of the rays and absorb the rest. I'm unsure what to make of this data because I've seen that zinc oxide sunscreens turn a light colour under uv light but aren't black like "chemical" sunscreens are. Also, a question I had on your video is on the study showing that sunscreen use doesn't affect vitamin d levels. It mentions that the method was comparing no sunscreen use to spf 17 use. I use spf 50, is the study then not applicable to me? I've also been trying to double apply/diligently use sunscreen after your videos. Also is it best to get vitamin d at 12pm on an extreme uv day for a few minutes or on a uv 3 day for about 15m? Or in the afternoon? I absolutely ABHOR the "sunscreen takes time to absorb myth". I would wait 20m in the toilets at the beach before even thinking about heading out,then never reapplied because I thought if I applied it in the sun it wouldn't work anyway. SO MUCH SKIN DAMAGE 😢 BTW Ive been binge watching your videos this fortnight so much basically this video was like a recap haha!
You forgot to mention that having dark skin doesn’t mean you can’t get skin cancer. I’ve seen comments on other channels, where some people are convinced that they don’t need sunscreen because they’re darker. Btw, thank you for this! It’s sorely needed! You’re my chem nerd hero! 💖 😆
Dark skin means that you are more likely to be diagnosed with skin cancer later and therefore have a worse prognosis. Dark skin people need to be just as vigilant about sunscreen.
My favorite or least favorite myth is that you don't need to apply sunscreen when it's cloudy. The truth is, clouds don't really block all the UVA or UVB rays, so our skin still absorbs UV rays and gets damaged. Most people where I live think that I'm dumb for applying sunscreen when there's no sun lol.
Or you don't need to apply sunscreen in winter. You need to every day if you are outside at all. Many think you don't have to unless you are doing something in the sun for a long period of time like spending the day at the beach or gardening.
In Sweden there’s barely any uv in the winter, but I still wear it everyday (except the days I don’t go out)! Of course I put my sunscreen on otherwise. But I think there’s 0 UV in the winter but I’m not sure.
It' SO GOOD to see someone who's actually studied chemestry on a deep level and brings cientific information about these skincare issues! I'm already a huge fan of your channel!!!
This is a mantra I used to say a lot because when I was younger someone actually told me that they thought I had an olive complexion and therefore I wouldn't burn, I would just tan easily. For years, I only wore sunscreen when I was out in direct sun after 6 hours and noticed I was actually starting to get more red. I also wore the wrong shade of foundation on my face for years. About a year ago I got shade matched and was a "fair". I added an SPF to my skincare routine and I was surprised how much it's made a difference.
Julia Bakowski I hear similar things from folks that are dark skinned. My sisters boyfriend is black&latino and is pretty dark. He was happily annoyed when I made him wear tons of sunscreen at Disneyland and explained why. :p
Amazing video as always! So, someone left a comment on one of my videos saying that he ‘read a study’ that said we shouldn’t be using chemical sunscreens because they trap heat and raises the body temperature leading to ‘thermal stress’ in our bodies. Is this even remotely true? Did this ‘fact’ get a bit lost in translation?! I’m sure you’ve mentioned before that it raises the body temperature a minuscule amount so not sure what ‘study’ he was referring to 🙃🌞
I've never seen any study like that! Physical sunscreens produce around 90% of the heat compared to a chemical sunscreen so the difference wouldn't be big either! But I've seen that myth around a lot as well...
I’ve heard that due to that, a lot of people with rosacea need to steer clear, and honestly, only physical SPF’s don’t wreck havoc on my skin tone. Also, they say the studies aren’t totally conclusive and they can contribute to hormone imbalances? I dunno, I am on the better-safe-than-sorry boat, and sticking to physical.
James, the reason is that chemical filters absorbs UV and is converted into thermal energy. So thermal energy can cause hyperpigmentation especially in people with skin of colour. Dr. Vanita Rattan explains this very well.
You should have more subs. You present your content really well, are likeable, real, articulate and have a great sense of humour. I love how your videos are to the point, factual and not full of rambling, fakeness or trying to sell things to your viewers. I enjoy watching you and enjoy your content. Hopefully your channel will blow up xx
Thank you for explaining the spf levels. I use SPF100 and people constantly tell me I should just use 30 or 50. I burn if I use 30 or 50 but I don't burn when I use 100 so I'll stick to the 100.
If you are going to put on as much foundation as some of the beauty gurus, it might actually help a little 😜 (edit: I’m joking but omg they wear so much foundation/concealer)
A lot of TH-camrs (at least the ones I watch), don't really leave the house during the day. Apart from the occasional meeting, they're usually at home editing or filming, then they go out at night to grab food or buy new products. So it makes sense for them not to prioritize sunscreen. It would be nice if they made sunscreen a part of their makeup routine, though. If only to set a good example for the people watching.
@@mars9399 Actually it doesn't - you can google for more detailed explanation of SPF protection level validation process, but typically, the SPF is measured by applying 2 mg/cm2 of a sunscreen formula. So it is standardized what amount of product will give the spf promised on the label. This is also where the "teaspoonful for face etc" recommendations are based on. So, if you have two products with spf 20, one thick and one thinner that "goes long way" you are still supposed to use both the same amount (to get same spf).
Lady, you are out here saving lives (and our skin)! Just discovered your channel from James Welsh's channel (who I also just recently discovered too). I love how you break things down easily for us mere mortals. Glad I could get valuable information from someone who actually understands the science behind skincare and makeup.
My favourite myth is "dark skinned people don't need sunscreen because we have melanin". Uhm, melanocytes are easily triggered by UV and that is why dark skinned folks are more prone to hyperpigmentation. I can't stress this enough. People think I am crazy because it has been my habit to apply sunscreen every morning.
My experience with my mom is that things don’t have to be true or make sense for her not to believe them. Some people make up their minds to willfully ignore facts. Good luck with that. 😑
@Susan Webb she often thinks along the lines of "chemicals" are unnatural and bad and the cause of all sorts of "modern" stuff like allergies, cancer, transsexualism, and whatnot. She really is being nonsensical and believes too much of what she reads on facebook.
I've never heard of a channel that is sooooo professional at sunscreen. I have a passion for sunscreen but I've been looking for that channel for years. Thanks a lot, finally I've found it. This is the only one channel that satisfies me. Thank you.
Thank you so much for clearing up the hormonal interruption myth!! I’ve been googling everywhere and yours is the most informative one! You should get tons of subscribers!
My favourite " I have been using my DIY sunscreen for years and never got burn, this proves my DIY sunscreen works!" I just want to say, look at your sunspots and fine lines, and you are younger than me.
I like the fact that you are actually qualified to dispel these beauty myths. There is so much misinformation on the internet. I’m guilty of believing myth #1, so will be looking to purchase spf 50 + from now on 👍
Bro... I’m not a Dermatogist nor an expert. I do know Japan uses some of the most advanced UV filters at there along with many European countries...Please don’t take my word for it look into it!! The USA filters really are the worst, degrading very quickly. I tend to use physical SPF bc I don’t have to worry about filters degrading of course I reapply even before the recommended time. I used Japanese SPF for aesthetics they blend nicely and won’t give me that crazy white cast.
I just went into the Cancer Council’s website a few days ago and they provided the same misleading information about SPF50 being only a little more effective than SPF30. SMH that’s really unfortunate. Thanks for the info Michelle!
Cynthia Tran It may be technically true. But from a practical viewpoint most people dont apply the correct amount to get the SPF on the product. So from a practical viewpoint, if you use a 100 SPF and apply 1/2 the correct amount, you can feel confident you are getting 50 SPF.
Yeah, I need to try some Tinosorb options. Turns out my acne-prone skin happens to be pretty sensitive to the classic organic filters. Anecdotal! But also common.
Something I'd like to know is are aerosol sunscreens worse than creams? I imagine most of it gets lost in the air (instead of on your skin). Also, I'm kind of worried about the aerosolized spray being inhaled which may or may not cause trauma to lung tissues... Also, wonderful video! Using scientific evidence but making it understandable to a wide audience is never easy to do. Subscribed and liked!
@@LabMuffinBeautyScience Your sunscreen spreadsheet is seriously one of the most beautiful things I've seen. 🤩 I'm so glad someone with your knowledge organizes it the same way I would!! Thank you!
@@LabMuffinBeautyScience because of your spreadsheet i made my own for the products i have with an index for the ingredients so i know what the hell each thing does. it makes me want to populate it more and try other sunscreens out, especially the cheaper brands, it frustrates me that a brand feels like its suitable to charge $50 for a sunscreen with outdated ingredients when there are clearly better and newer ones out there.
Awesome video! About vitamin D: if you supplement it, make sure your diet is also rich enough in vitamin K since they work in synergy. Too much vitamin D might lead to vascular calcification and some studies suggest vitamin K might prevent that. Ideally you'd get your blood levels tested before taking any supplement, especially for fat soluble vitamins like vit D. Just my 2¢!
What if I take supplements without blood test? Is it bad? Im afraid of having too much vitamine in the body because of side effects, it's my phobia. But I also want to take vitamins. I just buy and take them. They are not deadly right?
Myth: cloudy days don't require sunscreen. I don't walk out the door with out sunscreen on my face,neck,ears,chest and arms. On any give cloudy day the UV index is at least a 3 or 4 for most of the world.
melissa Bridge see, that is also hat I thought but my yahoo weather app always puts the uv index at 1-2, sometimes even 0 on cloudy days, so I’m not sure I can trust it xd
@@happybubble4863 our apps only tell us the uva index??? Not the uvb .(or mabye its the opposite.) anyway one causes skin to burn and causes cancer... the other causes sun spots, wrinkles, aging.We have no way of knowing all the uv index.You need protection every day.
melissa Bridge ah yes I apply sunscreen multiple times a day, I know, I was just wondering about the app and why it would give such low indexes :) btw, uvB -> burning, uvA -> aging 😊
I'd love to hear your take on wearing sunscreen inside the house (if you actually won't leave the house that day). Would the visilble light/blue light be that bad for our skin?
Visible light isn‘t the problem. The problem is that glass doesn’t absorb UVA. So yes, if you want to be protected against UVA at all times you have to wear sunscreen indoors. I do-mainly because I‘m concerned with premature aging and because I use chemical peels and retinol which increase sun sensitivity.
What John Snow said. There are UV window filters you can buy to vastly reduce the amount of UV you get indoors, if you want to rely less on the sunscreen.
I live in SWfL and the sun is so strong year round and it comes through the windows. I have transitions glasses and they turn when the sun is on the window...so yes, it is important to wear it if sitting next to a window
Stumbled across your videos today as they were recommended to me. Thank you so much for all the content you make! It's so refreshing to see someone talking about these topics with real research!
It's OK, but sunscreen formulated for your lips would be better - it'll be more moisturising (since lips don't have their own oil glands) and it'll be more water resistant too.
You are exactly what I needed in my life right now as I m trying to take better care of my body. I just can't believe stuff that don't come with some scientific explanation. You're all in one. Thank you!
Michelle! Can different brands of chemical/mineral sunscreens be layered and work effectively? I had started doing this when I noticed that the one SPF that made me appear a bit greasy made another SPF with white cast spread beautifully. I imagine it's fine, but I've never heard anyone talk about this. Much appreciation for you and your channel!
just found your channel and i freaking love the content! Nice to see more science/evidence based information used in skincare now that there's so many influencers pushing random products laden with fragrance and potential allergens to their viewers
Awesome work ,keep it up .I really dont know why informative videos like these are not appreciated by more people. It really takes painstaking effort in the part of the person behind these. We can appreciate her more than a " what's in my bag " video.
I read recently that octinoxate produces free radicals when exposed to UV light. Is that true and how concerned should I be since my favourite sunscreen contains it?
I want to reapply my sunscreen during school... but my friend think I'm crazy for doing that since she think sunscreen protection last until you wash it off... same with my teacher Teacher said she isn't sensitive to sunburns or anything so that's why she's doesn't bother reapplying when at the beach. My friend literally said to me to not trust everything on the internet, and like that's true but I don't think reapplying sunscreen every 2-4 hours is wrong since every source says so with a valid reason
Love you for giving honest and science-based advice. Love that you’re Aussie. Subscribed! Please keep the videos coming!❤️ We all want better skin, hair and to save time and money ☺️
Your Sunscreen Spreadsheet is really handy. I think you should add to it the Sun Sense range as they use good UVA blocking ingredients like Tinosorb and Uvinal A Plus, are reasonably priced, and Aussie made.
OMG I love this, I just discovered your channel and I'm sharing it with anyone I know, it's so good to have actual facts and quality content. Thank you so much!
I don’t have such myth in my mind since I discovered my first melasma and a luckily melanoma. Thanks so much to struggle on this topic because here in Europe the is still a quite ignorance on some n damage! Thanks again ! Annarosa xoxo, Italian fellow 😘
There are definitely differences of opinion in the medical profession about how much sun exposure is needed for adequate Vitamin D production. Some doctors and scientist think that no sun exposure is needed. I am not one of them. Although oral Vitamin D supplementation is good (and necessary for most people over 60), I am not convinced that the best course of action is to get no sun exposure at all. However, sunburn is ALWAYS bad. And tanned skin doesn’t absorb as much UV as untanned skin, so a tan, especially a deep tan, is likely to be counterproductive. Vitamin D 25-OH blood levels can be easily checked, and I definitely do this in all patients over 50 (older skin is less able to synthesize Vitamin D, which is in fact a prohormone), and in dark-skinned individuals over 40 who live in temperate latitudes. I advise folks (especially pale people) to use a high SPF on their face, ears, upper chest, back of the neck, the back of the hands, the forearms, and on any exposed scalp. That is in part because removal of skin cancers in these areas is often more disfiguring than in other parts of the body. And everyone should avoid sunburn.
True story: I once got a sunburn at night during a full moon. It'd been raining all day long so we stayed inside. That night the weather cleared and it was very hot so we went for a swim in the pool to cool off. I woke in the morning with a sunburn all over my face and arms, but not on my legs, which were mostly underwater.
Thank you!! I have been told for years that anything more than SPF 30 isn’t more effective. I disproved that long ago because anything less than SPF 80 or so still leaves me sunburned, but few people actually believed me.
So let me tell you how I found you! I’ve been a practicing esthetician for 5 years and I live sleep eat and breath this stuff. I went to Macy to return stuff from Mac and this woman that doesn’t even work that counter was covering she had 0 makeup on! She like like she was glistening like when I put all my oils and other treatments on at night! I told her she has great skin and I was amazed at her courage to come to work without piles of foundation and powder on! Just glow like she had an emollient on her skin. She said she loved skincare and she wants to be an esthetician. We talked about all the various skin influencers and you came up. She said you were the best with the scientific stuff and I might not like it. I told her THAT IS EXACTLY WHAT I LIKE! So I’m up at 12:30am geeking out on your videos! I am pretty sure I met an angel today. She needs to be in the industry!!!!!
Thank you I burn easy, so if I will be outside for any time, I use 100. Especially at the beach. Keep being told I am wasting my money, but for me it is the difference between a slight tan and a burn.
Ditto! I stuck with spf100 because I don't want sunburn. Now I know the science behind why it's working for me.
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As someone that moved to a northern European country (Sweden). I'm really shocked how they don't use sunscreen 😱😱😱. My mother in law just gets on her bikini and in bright daylight in summer reading a book. I go bananas. I keep thinking about when they travel to the Canary Islands (which they usually do) how can it be? This Norwegian study should be everywhere up here. Sunscreen! Sunscreen! Sunscreen!
It would be wonderful if you would review the research showing which specific sunscreen ingredients degrade others. I haven’t been able to find much research on that topic and I see many hybrid sunscreens with both organic and inorganic sunscreen ingredients. I LOVE your channel; absolutely stellar!
I admit I even stated the first myth as fact in my first sunscreen video - a very common myth indeed. I need to update it soon, it is three years old I think.
Great video! So helpful. I'm making a move to the tropics and trying to do so much research before I go. Wondering if there are any studies comparing the filters like tinasorb and uvinol to zinc for their longevity? I'm currently trying to figure out the best ss to use on my child for school where she likely won't reapply. I'm in Canada so I'm limited for filters but recently ordered in some Japanese ss to try and wow! They are so different to our brands here.
@@LabMuffinBeautyScience I figured so. I wish I could get larger more affordable filters like the euro or asian ones.failing this perhaps I look into the la roche posay ones for school use? And use more affordable usa ss filters for the beach where I can ensure to reapply every 2 hrs? What would you do if you had a little muffin? At school I doubt ss will get reapplied properly.
I've used both SPF 30 and 50 and really noticed the difference since I get sunburnt easily. On really sunny days SPF 50 works better for me whereas with SPF 30 my skin gets sunburnt more.
I remember when this channel was few thousand views only. this video is great. I haven't considered the UV transmitted . Thanks for discussing Vit. from sun exposure and sun screen. this made me hesitate less to wear sunscreen.
I just hope one day there will be sunscreen that need a small amount for a face...not a teaspoon much kinda amount...too heavy, I hate it but I gotta use it.
I don't know any other myths but one tip when applying sunscreen is to break it down between your hands and glide it over your skin, dont rub, rubbing makes it more oily. I get great protection.
THANK GOD! I’m a very very pale person and I burn very very easily, and literally every time I use spf 100 I get people telling me “you know any sunscreen above 50 are just the same.” It’s like dude, you tell that to my sunburn from spf 50 🙄
@@__R__S__ Unfortunately it's unlikely to happen anytime soon - from my understanding of some talks at InCosmetics, the animal testing ban means that a lot of the missing safety data can't be supplied!
I’m literally obsessed with sunscreen, everyone around me thinks I’m insane. I’m 25 and lather it on first thing after I wash my face and do my skin care, even if I’m just indoors. I keep my curtains closed too!
I watched this video and the one u made a year ago about spf and makeup. I still find it impossible to get a 100% sun protection with a full face of makeup. Foundation WILL slide off of the sunscreen no matter what, and I WILL look like a grease ball, knowing the amount required to get total protection. Specially that I live in a country where it's sunny most of the year. Not applying full makeup everyday before work is a big NO for me.
I wish you can have a video dedicated to talk about the ingredients in sunscreen. Im torn because some people say even a tiny amount of some ingredient can cause a lot of harm while you are saying some are harmful because they are fed in large amount to animals. Please make a new video on this!
Brittnie P they claim to have legitimate sources, but its on different ingredients. While its true that i can google scholar articles on controversial ingredients in sunscreen, i wish Michelle can make a video to make our lives easier
i have a HUGE OCD fear of baking chemicals into my skin so am terrified of sunscreen. I even wear little, if any makeup. i just don't know how to get over this fear. i do try to use some natural essential oils to help with some protection, while still allowing the healing I feel like I need from the sun. I won't say which oils, because i already know I am gonna get a lot of hate. :-( i am not trying to be one of the stubborn ones. I have several autoimmune diseases and developed a huge fear of a LOT of chemicals/ingredients. I want to get over the fear of its healthier, but don't know how. Thankyou for such an informative, fact based video. Many blessings!!
Jen M “baking chemicals?” I think watch more of her videos! You don’t bake your skin. Otherwise we’d all be dark brown and cracked! :p Your skin produces natural oils to protect your skin, you drink water to replenish your body, you also can add moisture and sun protection from these products. You wash them off at the end of the day.
Sarah Williams, Senior health information officer, Cancer Research UK Skin cancer is a growing problem in the UK, particularly among older people. Around 11,500 cases a year are related to too much UV exposure from the sun or sunbeds. However, sunscreen isn't the best method of sun protection, whatever the time of year. And you certainly don't need to use it every day. The strength of the sun's rays varies, and between October and March in the UK the sun isn't strong enough to damage your skin. So sun protection isn't necessary - unless you're going skiing, as UV is stronger at higher altitudes. UVA makes up most of the sunlight that reaches Earth, but UVB causes more sunburn, and is also more important for the body's production of vitamin D. Both UVA and UVB are linked to skin cancer. We all need some sun, but it's important not to overdo it and get sunburnt. When the sun is strong, shade and clothing offer the best protection, while sunscreen helps protect the parts you can't cover - choose one with at least SPF15 (for UVB) and at least four stars (for UVA). fashion.telegraph.co.uk/beauty/news-features/TMG11372901/Should-you-wear-suncream-every-day.html
What other sunscreen myths do you see way too often? Or is there something you think might be a myth but you're not quite sure? Let me know!
Is it true you have to apply sunscreen every 2 hours?
What should the minimum spf rating on lip balms be? Because the highest I've seen is spf 30. If one uses spf 50 on the face and spf 30 on the lips, does that mean reapplication on the lips should be more frequent?
Also, does hair need protection from UV rays too? If yes, then how?
P.s.: Thanks for this video! It was very informative 😊
@Marie Ooooo that's interesting
One sunscreen myth I've heard is that chemical sunscreen absorbs uv radiation on skin, thus overload of "absorbed" free radicals/radiation can likely cause skin cancer or other detriments, so it's better to use "physical" blockers that will scatter. And that one day sunscreen will be proven to be detrimental.
I know from watching your vids that physical blockers only reflect about 3% of the rays and absorb the rest. I'm unsure what to make of this data because I've seen that zinc oxide sunscreens turn a light colour under uv light but aren't black like "chemical" sunscreens are.
Also, a question I had on your video is on the study showing that sunscreen use doesn't affect vitamin d levels. It mentions that the method was comparing no sunscreen use to spf 17 use. I use spf 50, is the study then not applicable to me? I've also been trying to double apply/diligently use sunscreen after your videos.
Also is it best to get vitamin d at 12pm on an extreme uv day for a few minutes or on a uv 3 day for about 15m? Or in the afternoon?
I absolutely ABHOR the "sunscreen takes time to absorb myth". I would wait 20m in the toilets at the beach before even thinking about heading out,then never reapplied because I thought if I applied it in the sun it wouldn't work anyway. SO MUCH SKIN DAMAGE 😢
BTW Ive been binge watching your videos this fortnight so much basically this video was like a recap haha!
Is it true that chemical sunscreens are less potential to trigger malessezia folliculitis than the physical ones?
You forgot to mention that having dark skin doesn’t mean you can’t get skin cancer. I’ve seen comments on other channels, where some people are convinced that they don’t need sunscreen because they’re darker. Btw, thank you for this! It’s sorely needed! You’re my chem nerd hero! 💖 😆
Exactly! Radiation is radiation...maybe its harder to get a painful burn but sunlight is always damaging, to everything.
Yesss, I am so thankful to Jackie Aina for really getting more dark skinned people on the spf train. ☀️
True. I have a black friend who's way dark and had skin cancer.
Dark skin means that you are more likely to be diagnosed with skin cancer later and therefore have a worse prognosis. Dark skin people need to be just as vigilant about sunscreen.
But every sunscreen I've tried makes my skin look metallic or blue. I just gave up a while ago. The ones that don't are out of my price range :(
My favorite or least favorite myth is that you don't need to apply sunscreen when it's cloudy. The truth is, clouds don't really block all the UVA or UVB rays, so our skin still absorbs UV rays and gets damaged. Most people where I live think that I'm dumb for applying sunscreen when there's no sun lol.
Or you don't need to apply sunscreen in winter. You need to every day if you are outside at all. Many think you don't have to unless you are doing something in the sun for a long period of time like spending the day at the beach or gardening.
Shera Hamitov I’ve heard UVA goes right through clouds, and that’s the type that gives you wrinkles! 😫
I had a nurse at the derm office tell me this last month...
In Sweden there’s barely any uv in the winter, but I still wear it everyday (except the days I don’t go out)! Of course I put my sunscreen on otherwise. But I think there’s 0 UV in the winter but I’m not sure.
Ugh I hate that!!! People look at me like I’m a psychopath when I say I wear sunscreen every day of the year in the Pacific Northwest.
It' SO GOOD to see someone who's actually studied chemestry on a deep level and brings cientific information about these skincare issues! I'm already a huge fan of your channel!!!
Favourite myth: "Oh, I don't burn, I tan, so I don't need sunscreen. "
This is a mantra I used to say a lot because when I was younger someone actually told me that they thought I had an olive complexion and therefore I wouldn't burn, I would just tan easily. For years, I only wore sunscreen when I was out in direct sun after 6 hours and noticed I was actually starting to get more red.
I also wore the wrong shade of foundation on my face for years. About a year ago I got shade matched and was a "fair". I added an SPF to my skincare routine and I was surprised how much it's made a difference.
i was like this, and i wish someone told me that everybody needs sun protection, it is not about sunburn only
Julia Bakowski I hear similar things from folks that are dark skinned. My sisters boyfriend is black&latino and is pretty dark. He was happily annoyed when I made him wear tons of sunscreen at Disneyland and explained why. :p
Tanning is a sign of skin injury / damage. I wish people knew this.
*screams in melanoma*
I honestly admire you, all the time and energy you put into research
Thank you! ❤️
Amazing video as always! So, someone left a comment on one of my videos saying that he ‘read a study’ that said we shouldn’t be using chemical sunscreens because they trap heat and raises the body temperature leading to ‘thermal stress’ in our bodies. Is this even remotely true? Did this ‘fact’ get a bit lost in translation?! I’m sure you’ve mentioned before that it raises the body temperature a minuscule amount so not sure what ‘study’ he was referring to 🙃🌞
I've never seen any study like that! Physical sunscreens produce around 90% of the heat compared to a chemical sunscreen so the difference wouldn't be big either! But I've seen that myth around a lot as well...
Lab Muffin Beauty Science thought as much! Thanks for clearing that up ☺️🙏🏼
I’ve heard that due to that, a lot of people with rosacea need to steer clear, and honestly, only physical SPF’s don’t wreck havoc on my skin tone. Also, they say the studies aren’t totally conclusive and they can contribute to hormone imbalances? I dunno, I am on the better-safe-than-sorry boat, and sticking to physical.
@@arozeisarozie Dont worry, im on the fragrance and essential oil boat, lol
James, the reason is that chemical filters absorbs UV and is converted into thermal energy. So thermal energy can cause hyperpigmentation especially in people with skin of colour. Dr. Vanita Rattan explains this very well.
You should have more subs.
You present your content really well, are likeable, real, articulate and have a great sense of humour.
I love how your videos are to the point, factual and not full of rambling, fakeness or trying to sell things to your viewers.
I enjoy watching you and enjoy your content. Hopefully your channel will blow up xx
Thank you so much! ❤️
So true!!!!
Agreed! This is very straightforward yet full of information.
Thank you for explaining the spf levels. I use SPF100 and people constantly tell me I should just use 30 or 50. I burn if I use 30 or 50 but I don't burn when I use 100 so I'll stick to the 100.
My biggest pet peeve is when “TH-camrs” just put on foundation with spf and call it a day. 🙄
I know!? I see so many YT-ers spread misinfprmation about sunscreen.
Eso
Or even setting spray
If you are going to put on as much foundation as some of the beauty gurus, it might actually help a little 😜 (edit: I’m joking but omg they wear so much foundation/concealer)
A lot of TH-camrs (at least the ones I watch), don't really leave the house during the day. Apart from the occasional meeting, they're usually at home editing or filming, then they go out at night to grab food or buy new products. So it makes sense for them not to prioritize sunscreen. It would be nice if they made sunscreen a part of their makeup routine, though. If only to set a good example for the people watching.
Myth: A THIN layer of sunscreen will protect your skin! I see it time and time again with people showing their morning routines 😖
Yes! They say, “You only need a little bit. A little goes a long way.” Not with sunscreen! What are you teaching people?! 😱
I even kept seeing a so called "dermatologist" or something in between those, apply a very thin layer and call it a day
I think physical, chemical sunscreen and formulation would result in the need for different amounts
@@mars9399 Actually it doesn't - you can google for more detailed explanation of SPF protection level validation process, but typically, the SPF is measured by applying 2 mg/cm2 of a sunscreen formula. So it is standardized what amount of product will give the spf promised on the label. This is also where the "teaspoonful for face etc" recommendations are based on. So, if you have two products with spf 20, one thick and one thinner that "goes long way" you are still supposed to use both the same amount (to get same spf).
You guys around what time do you re-apply for the last time of the day?
Lady, you are out here saving lives (and our skin)! Just discovered your channel from James Welsh's channel (who I also just recently discovered too). I love how you break things down easily for us mere mortals. Glad I could get valuable information from someone who actually understands the science behind skincare and makeup.
My favourite myth is "dark skinned people don't need sunscreen because we have melanin". Uhm, melanocytes are easily triggered by UV and that is why dark skinned folks are more prone to hyperpigmentation. I can't stress this enough. People think I am crazy because it has been my habit to apply sunscreen every morning.
I need to show this to my mom, she believes sunscreen is the reason for skin cancer and not sunshine...
My experience with my mom is that things don’t have to be true or make sense for her not to believe them. Some people make up their minds to willfully ignore facts. Good luck with that. 😑
My mom does, too. Freaks me out!
49jubilee If you watch the video, she states the research shows otherwise.
@Susan Webb she often thinks along the lines of "chemicals" are unnatural and bad and the cause of all sorts of "modern" stuff like allergies, cancer, transsexualism, and whatnot. She really is being nonsensical and believes too much of what she reads on facebook.
My parents don't believe in sunscreen either but showing them this would be no use. Sigh.
I've never heard of a channel that is sooooo professional at sunscreen. I have a passion for sunscreen but I've been looking for that channel for years. Thanks a lot, finally I've found it. This is the only one channel that satisfies me. Thank you.
Thank you so much for clearing up the hormonal interruption myth!! I’ve been googling everywhere and yours is the most informative one! You should get tons of subscribers!
My favourite " I have been using my DIY sunscreen for years and never got burn, this proves my DIY sunscreen works!"
I just want to say, look at your sunspots and fine lines, and you are younger than me.
Anecdotal evidence should never be considered "proof".
I think it could also be genetics why some people age faster or have fine lines when they’re young
Miniscule hormonal disruption versus cancer and premature aging. Hmmmm....
Great job👍👍👍. People need such truly educated and scientific individual like you
I like the fact that you are actually qualified to dispel these beauty myths. There is so much misinformation on the internet. I’m guilty of believing myth #1, so will be looking to purchase spf 50 + from now on 👍
There's another comment in here asking the same thing. The response was that lip sunscreen will be a better choice.
I'm in Japan right now, and scoping out all the sunscreen options
Any sunscreen product recommendations? 😅☺️
@Bro Spec Just as well I'm Australian then!
Bro...
I’m not a Dermatogist nor an expert. I do know Japan uses some of the most advanced UV filters at there along with many European countries...Please don’t take my word for it look into it!! The USA filters really are the worst, degrading very quickly. I tend to use physical SPF bc I don’t have to worry about filters degrading of course I reapply even before the recommended time. I used Japanese SPF for aesthetics they blend nicely and won’t give me that crazy white cast.
Luisa Arch hi, what sunscreen product are you using?
Try Hada Lobo. Favorite brand.
I just went into the Cancer Council’s website a few days ago and they provided the same misleading information about SPF50 being only a little more effective than SPF30. SMH that’s really unfortunate. Thanks for the info Michelle!
Cynthia Tran It may be technically true. But from a practical viewpoint most people dont apply the correct amount to get the SPF on the product. So from a practical viewpoint, if you use a 100 SPF and apply 1/2 the correct amount, you can feel confident you are getting 50 SPF.
Thanks for making these science based videos. We need more people like you fact checking things that are commonly spread as gospel.
Love it! I like the way you refer to proper research articles from NCBI and not subjective opinions like most other beauty bloggers.
MYTH: People with acne prone skin should avoid using organic sunscreen.
Yeah, I need to try some Tinosorb options. Turns out my acne-prone skin happens to be pretty sensitive to the classic organic filters. Anecdotal! But also common.
My skin loves zinc oxide cream at night
My skill n is loving zine based sunscreens
I used the Coola one and it was great but ran out because it was just a sample. Using neutrogena but it burns my skin a bit...not sure why
Something I'd like to know is are aerosol sunscreens worse than creams? I imagine most of it gets lost in the air (instead of on your skin). Also, I'm kind of worried about the aerosolized spray being inhaled which may or may not cause trauma to lung tissues...
Also, wonderful video! Using scientific evidence but making it understandable to a wide audience is never easy to do. Subscribed and liked!
Yeah sprays usually give spotty protection because you lose so much. Derms recommend creams or lotions...
Can i just say THANK YOU for making this video?!?! Im so tired of people spreading misinformation about spf in the internet!!!!
Your video deserves billions of view at least. Love it 😍
Please name some brands especially drugstore brands that you recommend
I have some recommendations here: labmuffin.com/my-sunscreen-mini-review-spreadsheet/
@@LabMuffinBeautyScience Your sunscreen spreadsheet is seriously one of the most beautiful things I've seen. 🤩 I'm so glad someone with your knowledge organizes it the same way I would!! Thank you!
@@LabMuffinBeautyScience because of your spreadsheet i made my own for the products i have with an index for the ingredients so i know what the hell each thing does. it makes me want to populate it more and try other sunscreens out, especially the cheaper brands, it frustrates me that a brand feels like its suitable to charge $50 for a sunscreen with outdated ingredients when there are clearly better and newer ones out there.
Best and most comprehensive video on the topic I’ve ever seen
Awesome video! About vitamin D: if you supplement it, make sure your diet is also rich enough in vitamin K since they work in synergy. Too much vitamin D might lead to vascular calcification and some studies suggest vitamin K might prevent that. Ideally you'd get your blood levels tested before taking any supplement, especially for fat soluble vitamins like vit D. Just my 2¢!
Thanks for sharing such a useful info ❤️ will def look into it
Wow, I didn't know that. I thought vitamin K just helped with absorption. I'll have to revisit my diet. Thanks for sharing!
What if I take supplements without blood test? Is it bad? Im afraid of having too much vitamine in the body because of side effects, it's my phobia. But I also want to take vitamins. I just buy and take them. They are not deadly right?
This is the second video I've watched form your channel and I already am a fan!
Thank you! :)
Your videos are my favorite content on TH-cam! Really appreciate all the research you do for your videos!
Myth: cloudy days don't require sunscreen. I don't walk out the door with out sunscreen on my face,neck,ears,chest and arms. On any give cloudy day the UV index is at least a 3 or 4 for most of the world.
melissa Bridge see, that is also hat I thought but my yahoo weather app always puts the uv index at 1-2, sometimes even 0 on cloudy days, so I’m not sure I can trust it xd
@@happybubble4863 our apps only tell us the uva index??? Not the uvb .(or mabye its the opposite.) anyway one causes skin to burn and causes cancer... the other causes sun spots, wrinkles, aging.We have no way of knowing all the uv index.You need protection every day.
melissa Bridge ah yes I apply sunscreen multiple times a day, I know, I was just wondering about the app and why it would give such low indexes :) btw, uvB -> burning, uvA -> aging 😊
@@happybubble4863 i would not trust yahoo lol. I use the NOAA weather app. They seem to know what they are doing.
If one is high,they both are.
disco sequence cracked me up
I'd love to hear your take on wearing sunscreen inside the house (if you actually won't leave the house that day). Would the visilble light/blue light be that bad for our skin?
Visible light isn‘t the problem. The problem is that glass doesn’t absorb UVA. So yes, if you want to be protected against UVA at all times you have to wear sunscreen indoors. I do-mainly because I‘m concerned with premature aging and because I use chemical peels and retinol which increase sun sensitivity.
What John Snow said. There are UV window filters you can buy to vastly reduce the amount of UV you get indoors, if you want to rely less on the sunscreen.
John Snow is that your real name or are you a GOT fan? Lol
I live in SWfL and the sun is so strong year round and it comes through the windows. I have transitions glasses and they turn when the sun is on the window...so yes, it is important to wear it if sitting next to a window
In addition to what everyone else has said, this video covers the risk of blue light from screens: th-cam.com/video/ZnpdmXm5oxc/w-d-xo.html
most concise, brillant demonstration on SPF 50 and 30.
Stumbled across your videos today as they were recommended to me. Thank you so much for all the content you make! It's so refreshing to see someone talking about these topics with real research!
this might be a stupid question, but is it okay to smear normal face sunscreen on your lips or would you reccomend that we get actual lip sunscreen?
Not a stupid question… I’m curious to know the answer as well, LOL.
It's OK, but sunscreen formulated for your lips would be better - it'll be more moisturising (since lips don't have their own oil glands) and it'll be more water resistant too.
phew you explained a lot myths i've heard from the beauty community about sunscreen, thank you so much. i just found your channel today :)
I am SOOOOO happy and relieved you addressed sunscreen in makeup. I don't want it in my foundation!
You are exactly what I needed in my life right now as I m trying to take better care of my body. I just can't believe stuff that don't come with some scientific explanation. You're all in one. Thank you!
You’ve been teaching me so much about sunscreen!! 📚 13:46 ☀️
Love your channel, it's great when you can combine two passions in life & share that knowledge with other people!
Michelle! Can different brands of chemical/mineral sunscreens be layered and work effectively? I had started doing this when I noticed that the one SPF that made me appear a bit greasy made another SPF with white cast spread beautifully. I imagine it's fine, but I've never heard anyone talk about this. Much appreciation for you and your channel!
I have a microbiology exam tomorrow and I’m supposed to be revising, but it can wait haha
Study!! (Although tbh, I should be doing my schoolwork too.)
Girl you won a subscriber I love skin care, specially sunscreen 🧴. I would like to talk next time about Azelaic acid.
just found your channel and i freaking love the content! Nice to see more science/evidence based information used in skincare now that there's so many influencers pushing random products laden with fragrance and potential allergens to their viewers
Awesome work ,keep it up .I really dont know why informative videos like these are not appreciated by more people. It really takes painstaking effort in the part of the person behind these. We can appreciate her more than a " what's in my bag " video.
I read recently that octinoxate produces free radicals when exposed to UV light. Is that true and how concerned should I be since my favourite sunscreen contains it?
Have you ever covered the myth that raspberry seed oil is sufficient sunscreen? It's sucha pervasive and pernicious myth...
I used to read your blog years and years ago. Love your hair !
Are you Kiki Chaos? I remember you! Thank you so much!
I want to reapply my sunscreen during school... but my friend think I'm crazy for doing that since she think sunscreen protection last until you wash it off... same with my teacher
Teacher said she isn't sensitive to sunburns or anything so that's why she's doesn't bother reapplying when at the beach. My friend literally said to me to not trust everything on the internet, and like that's true but I don't think reapplying sunscreen every 2-4 hours is wrong since every source says so with a valid reason
Shiina Oh, dear. Your teacher isnt up on the latest info. That was probably the prevailing thought when she was a young adult. Stick to your guns!
Love you for giving honest and science-based advice. Love that you’re Aussie. Subscribed! Please keep the videos coming!❤️ We all want better skin, hair and to save time and money ☺️
Your Sunscreen Spreadsheet is really handy. I think you should add to it the Sun Sense range as they use good UVA blocking ingredients like Tinosorb and Uvinal A Plus, are reasonably priced, and Aussie made.
OMG I love this, I just discovered your channel and I'm sharing it with anyone I know, it's so good to have actual facts and quality content. Thank you so much!
I just bought my first bottle of sunscreen sigh. The stuff is super expensive. Nobody I know wears sun screeen. Subbed
Very good clip and very good information. More videos like this or with specif sunscreens regarding the protection it will be very usefull.
I don’t have such myth in my mind since I discovered my first melasma and a luckily melanoma. Thanks so much to struggle on this topic because here in Europe the is still a quite ignorance on some n damage! Thanks again ! Annarosa xoxo, Italian fellow 😘
Salute dear,from Greece🤗😘❗
There are definitely differences of opinion in the medical profession about how much sun exposure is needed for adequate Vitamin D production. Some doctors and scientist think that no sun exposure is needed. I am not one of them. Although oral Vitamin D supplementation is good (and necessary for most people over 60), I am not convinced that the best course of action is to get no sun exposure at all.
However, sunburn is ALWAYS bad. And tanned skin doesn’t absorb as much UV as untanned skin, so a tan, especially a deep tan, is likely to be counterproductive.
Vitamin D 25-OH blood levels can be easily checked, and I definitely do this in all patients over 50 (older skin is less able to synthesize Vitamin D, which is in fact a prohormone), and in dark-skinned individuals over 40 who live in temperate latitudes.
I advise folks (especially pale people) to use a high SPF on their face, ears, upper chest, back of the neck, the back of the hands, the forearms, and on any exposed scalp. That is in part because removal of skin cancers in these areas is often more disfiguring than in other parts of the body. And everyone should avoid sunburn.
True story: I once got a sunburn at night during a full moon. It'd been raining all day long so we stayed inside. That night the weather cleared and it was very hot so we went for a swim in the pool to cool off. I woke in the morning with a sunburn all over my face and arms, but not on my legs, which were mostly underwater.
That's incredible!
Omg , you are so dedicated and it’s beautiful to see ! Thanks, im subscribed to you now ❤️
Thank you!! I have been told for years that anything more than SPF 30 isn’t more effective. I disproved that long ago because anything less than SPF 80 or so still leaves me sunburned, but few people actually believed me.
Do you reapply often enough when in direct sunlight?
So let me tell you how I found you! I’ve been a practicing esthetician for 5 years and I live sleep eat and breath this stuff. I went to Macy to return stuff from Mac and this woman that doesn’t even work that counter was covering she had 0 makeup on! She like like she was glistening like when I put all my oils and other treatments on at night! I told her she has great skin and I was amazed at her courage to come to work without piles of foundation and powder on! Just glow like she had an emollient on her skin. She said she loved skincare and she wants to be an esthetician. We talked about all the various skin influencers and you came up. She said you were the best with the scientific stuff and I might not like it. I told her THAT IS EXACTLY WHAT I LIKE! So I’m up at 12:30am geeking out on your videos! I am pretty sure I met an angel today. She needs to be in the industry!!!!!
Thank you I burn easy, so if I will be outside for any time, I use 100. Especially at the beach. Keep being told I am wasting my money, but for me it is the difference between a slight tan and a burn.
Ditto! I stuck with spf100 because I don't want sunburn. Now I know the science behind why it's working for me.
As someone that moved to a northern European country (Sweden). I'm really shocked how they don't use sunscreen 😱😱😱. My mother in law just gets on her bikini and in bright daylight in summer reading a book. I go bananas. I keep thinking about when they travel to the Canary Islands (which they usually do) how can it be? This Norwegian study should be everywhere up here. Sunscreen! Sunscreen! Sunscreen!
I've never used sunscreen ever in my life and guess what ? I'm going to start
Best subscription so far this year! Thanks for all the education! ❤️
It would be wonderful if you would review the research showing which specific sunscreen ingredients degrade others. I haven’t been able to find much research on that topic and I see many hybrid sunscreens with both organic and inorganic sunscreen ingredients. I LOVE your channel; absolutely stellar!
I have some info in the sunscreen sample chapter of my Guide to Basic Skincare! Here: labmuffin.com/skin
Fantastic video! Going to start linking people to this video! They need to know why I'm so obsessed with Sunscreen! 👍
Omg thank you!! Such a great video can’t wait to watch more of your videos.
I admit I even stated the first myth as fact in my first sunscreen video - a very common myth indeed. I need to update it soon, it is three years old I think.
Ah, jemand aus der #skincarecommunity_de! Wusste gar nicht, dass du TH-cam machst. Gleich mal folgen... 😀
This is the educational channel that I need. Thank you so much for this!
Amazing video!!! Thank you so much, you solved many of my doubts
Thank you for creating such informative videos!
Great video! So helpful. I'm making a move to the tropics and trying to do so much research before I go. Wondering if there are any studies comparing the filters like tinasorb and uvinol to zinc for their longevity? I'm currently trying to figure out the best ss to use on my child for school where she likely won't reapply. I'm in Canada so I'm limited for filters but recently ordered in some Japanese ss to try and wow! They are so different to our brands here.
Generally organic filters will last longer than zinc, but your best bet is to look at the water resistance rating.
@@LabMuffinBeautyScience I figured so. I wish I could get larger more affordable filters like the euro or asian ones.failing this perhaps I look into the la roche posay ones for school use? And use more affordable usa ss filters for the beach where I can ensure to reapply every 2 hrs? What would you do if you had a little muffin? At school I doubt ss will get reapplied properly.
I love your videos so much, proper information is so important 😭💘
I’m studying cosmetic science and your videos are very informative, thank you
I love the information on video content. Thanks for your time.
I've used both SPF 30 and 50 and really noticed the difference since I get sunburnt easily. On really sunny days SPF 50 works better for me whereas with SPF 30 my skin gets sunburnt more.
I remember when this channel was few thousand views only. this video is great. I haven't considered the UV transmitted . Thanks for discussing Vit. from sun exposure and sun screen. this made me hesitate less to wear sunscreen.
I just hope one day there will be sunscreen that need a small amount for a face...not a teaspoon much kinda amount...too heavy, I hate it but I gotta use it.
I hope so too!
I don't know any other myths but one tip when applying sunscreen is to break it down between your hands and glide it over your skin, dont rub, rubbing makes it more oily. I get great protection.
I love your videos. Well informed! Btw, I love your accent 😊
I like ur scientific explanation. Do u hv any video on the treatment for hyperpigmentation?
Yep - th-cam.com/video/37QCTAn_VxA/w-d-xo.html
Love your channel, it different!
It’s educational.
What an awesome content !! Thank you. You are very helpful .
THANK GOD! I’m a very very pale person and I burn very very easily, and literally every time I use spf 100 I get people telling me “you know any sunscreen above 50 are just the same.” It’s like dude, you tell that to my sunburn from spf 50 🙄
Ahhhh!!!! Youre awesome Michelle!!! ❤
California should follow australia and europe's sunscreen ingredients
I hope the FDA finally gets to the point.
@@__R__S__ Unfortunately it's unlikely to happen anytime soon - from my understanding of some talks at InCosmetics, the animal testing ban means that a lot of the missing safety data can't be supplied!
Very educating with evidence base. Subscribed..
I’m literally obsessed with sunscreen, everyone around me thinks I’m insane. I’m 25 and lather it on first thing after I wash my face and do my skin care, even if I’m just indoors. I keep my curtains closed too!
Could we have a full screen tutorial on the sunscreen dance? I want to get on the good side of the sun god before he comes to our hemisphere again.
This video was so thorough! I’m a new fan:)
I watched this video and the one u made a year ago about spf and makeup. I still find it impossible to get a 100% sun protection with a full face of makeup. Foundation WILL slide off of the sunscreen no matter what, and I WILL look like a grease ball, knowing the amount required to get total protection. Specially that I live in a country where it's sunny most of the year. Not applying full makeup everyday before work is a big NO for me.
I wish you can have a video dedicated to talk about the ingredients in sunscreen. Im torn because some people say even a tiny amount of some ingredient can cause a lot of harm while you are saying some are harmful because they are fed in large amount to animals. Please make a new video on this!
Grace Zheng some people or actual scientists with actual studies?
Brittnie P they claim to have legitimate sources, but its on different ingredients. While its true that i can google scholar articles on controversial ingredients in sunscreen, i wish Michelle can make a video to make our lives easier
i have a HUGE OCD fear of baking chemicals into my skin so am terrified of sunscreen. I even wear little, if any makeup. i just don't know how to get over this fear. i do try to use some natural essential oils to help with some protection, while still allowing the healing I feel like I need from the sun. I won't say which oils, because i already know I am gonna get a lot of hate. :-(
i am not trying to be one of the stubborn ones. I have several autoimmune diseases and developed a huge fear of a LOT of chemicals/ingredients. I want to get over the fear of its healthier, but don't know how. Thankyou for such an informative, fact based video. Many blessings!!
Jen M “baking chemicals?” I think watch more of her videos! You don’t bake your skin. Otherwise we’d all be dark brown and cracked! :p Your skin produces natural oils to protect your skin, you drink water to replenish your body, you also can add moisture and sun protection from these products. You wash them off at the end of the day.
Sarah Williams, Senior health information officer, Cancer Research UK
Skin cancer is a growing problem in the UK, particularly among older people. Around 11,500 cases a year are related to too much UV exposure from the sun or sunbeds. However, sunscreen isn't the best method of sun protection, whatever the time of year. And you certainly don't need to use it every day. The strength of the sun's rays varies, and between October and March in the UK the sun isn't strong enough to damage your skin. So sun protection isn't necessary - unless you're going skiing, as UV is stronger at higher altitudes.
UVA makes up most of the sunlight that reaches Earth, but UVB causes more sunburn, and is also more important for the body's production of vitamin D. Both UVA and UVB are linked to skin cancer. We all need some sun, but it's important not to overdo it and get sunburnt. When the sun is strong, shade and clothing offer the best protection, while sunscreen helps protect the parts you can't cover - choose one with at least SPF15 (for UVB) and at least four stars (for UVA). fashion.telegraph.co.uk/beauty/news-features/TMG11372901/Should-you-wear-suncream-every-day.html
Thank you for the video!! Is it true you can,t wear oil on your skincare if you put sunscreen on?
i wanna ask this since i use facial oil in the morning
Not true, but it'll decrease resistance to water and probably wear time.
wow i am guilty on only using spf makeup as sunscreen definitely gonna change that
Thanks! Great video.