I'm not doubting the importance of sunscreen but I have to ask why it's SO expensive relative to the amount we'd need to be using to effectively apply and reapply every single day. For things like cleansers and moisturizers, it's often easy to find affordable, effective products that will last you months because you're expected to go through so much, but sunscreen? It's expected that you'll pay 20, 30, 50 dollars for less than TWO ounces of fluid on average. Speaking as somebody that wants to take care of my skin but legitimately can't afford that kind of repeat cost every month or two months, I wish there were dermatologist-developed sunscreens that place an emphasis on affordability relative to its necessity. If sunscreen is important for everybody to use every day, then its accessibility should reflect that in the amount you're given for the cost.
I get what you mean! It's so frustrating to find sunscreens that don't irritate my skin or eyes or don't have a white cast just to see that they are super expensive. With proper application and reapplication, a 50 ml tube will last you about one week which is ridiculous.
I suffer from the same issue as well. i’m a student and for me, the best way to handle this is to find a cheap body sunscreen with no white cast that’s not gonna irritate my skin/clog my pores, apply it and (because it’ll probably look greasy) apply a layer of powder. cetaphil daylong has a really affordable spf30 spray sunscreen (150ml) that has a more lotion-like consistency with new generation european sunscreen filters, which I think you could definitely check if your skin can handle denatured alcohol (3rd ingredient)
Walmart’s Equate physical sunscreen SPF 50 “for kids” 8 ounces for $4. Or banana boat baby mineral sunscreen SPF 50 at Walmart for about for five dollars. Problem is watching too many TH-cam videos and thinking you need the expensive stuff ...you don’t.!
Sunscreen is regulated & tested like a medication; therefore, this contributes to higher costs than other cosmeceutical products (e.g. cleanser, toner, serum, essence, moisturizer, etc).
The best time to buy sunscreen is during the winter because it goes on clearance. I Literally got 5 cans of banana boat sunscreen for 1 ¢ each at target before lol
@@LisaTao lol so basically they're thinking, just put a layer of glue with SPF on your face you won't need to reapply because it's glued to your face 😂
I am a 25 male from the UK and now I apply La Roche Posay sp50 every day, changed my hyaluronic acid from ordinary to hydro-boost and have simplified my skincare routine to 3/4 steps now. I will thank you when I am 50!
Hello male, I'm so glad you told us you're a male, as a female I think that is very interesting mister male, also so important to say that you're a male in this context, thanks
Be careful not to end up with a vitamin D deficiency, though. Try to get some sunlight exposure (early in the morning) for five minutes with sunscreen on your face and neck, but not other areas exposed
I don't have the money to be using sunscreen 3x a day, let alone every 90 minutes. I just feel like the obsession with ageless skin is so intense these days. I am interested in skin care but watching stuff like this makes me feel like I'm doing something wrong and I just don't have the mental energy to be able to fixate on my skin this intensely. I'm not judging anyone for applying sunscreen several times a day, cause at the end of the day it's your money and your time. But I just find it hard to believe that we need to apply this much sunscreen for our whole lives or else we're doing everything wrong. Does anyone else feel this way? Modern skincare stresses me out!
Same! Like if you are inside (and especially if where you work doesn't have any/many windows) like I really don't think there is any need to reapply throughout the day unless you are right next to a window. I just put it on before leaving the house.
I'd whine about it if it's just something like essences or serums or masks or toners. But this is sunscreen, one of the most BASIC pillars of skincare. It's avoiding skin damage and possibly cancer. You don't have to fixate on it, just slap on the damn thing and forget about it for a few hours before doing it again. Fretting over the smallest thing will age you faster than thinking about how many sunscreen reapplications one should do daily. Whittle down your skincare routine to the basics if it stresses you out. For skincare, you can do a lot of things without... Except sunscreen (along with cleansing and moisturizing).
No actually I do not feel this way...but I do not know, I think I have reached a point in my life that I judge myself based on my previous self and try to improve based on that, not on the ideal behaviour. Dr Dray is going to talk about what the optimal is, and bearing in mind what the optimal is is always good. But a message like this is not having me feel that I'm not good enough or I'm doing something wrong...I think the only thing one would be doing wrong is internalising the message in this fashion. I enjoy doing my skincare and try to remember to be as sensible as possible, but I am not going to give myself shit if I have a day or two when I don't reapply 3 times. I keep it simple so I don't sabotage my efforts, and I'm happy I'm doing something vs nothing. I don't think Dr Dray is responsible if people go nuts about it and end up stressing out. You just acknowledge the risks and play this game of life within your own limitations.
I work on planes on a tarmac, so my sun exposure is SO high and I physically cannot be in the shade, nor can I avoid the sun during peak hours of the day. I really appreciate how much you stress the importance of sun exposure and protective clothing because for those of us that work outside, it makes such a difference in the long run.
@@eduardaarrais there is a thread on this in Reddit specifically about this video. Out of respect of the content creator, I will not mention what it is about. head over there for a good read
It's really just common sense. No visible rays? Don't reapply. Don't stress about it. Since working from home I've cut my reapplications in half, I'm always in a room with blacked out curtains.
am i the only one thinking that this is kind of sad i wish i never found out about all this sunscreen stuff because now its always at the back of my mind like you could be preventing wrinkles right now but you didnt reapply in the last 2 hrs i just feel like it really prevents you from living and being carefree... is it j me
not really... I guess it depends on the person. But I believe it's always the best to make a decision after knowing. You can always just not care as much as these people. The people you see in the comments/youtube are the tiny minority that are heavily invested in skincare compared to the general population, so yeah it does kinda make you feel like it's the "norm" to always apply sunscreen. But tbh I don't really care, I'm only applying sunscreen when outdoors, even after knowing all these info. I'm just not as invested to my skin as them. Yea I might have some wrinkles when I age, but honestly when I'm 60 years old I probably won't care about how I look as much as I do today.
Same girl! But I think this sense of mind goes along with similar thoughts: wish i didnt knew this, wish i didnt knew that.. Think thats why older people say they wish they could be younger again. Less knowledge is sometimes a lot easier :)
@@yelizdemircioglu8330 true i feel like this about a lot o things like finding out about the extent of animal cruelty and fast fashion sweatshops, ignorance really is bliss
i honestly loved when dr dray talks about sunscreen, since im on tretinoin sunscreen is a staple in my routine and i honestly owes a lot to dr dray for educating me about sunscreen reapplication
Reapplying sunscreen is MUCH cheaper than melanoma treatment, even with great insurance. Aging/wrinkles aside, it is a proven protection against a known cause of a growing area of cancer. I promise you the moment that you or someone you care about is diagnosed with skin cancer and you realize how very much preventable it could have been, you suddenly prioritize your budget to fit in sunscreen
My family rolls their eyes now at my newfound sunscreen religion. Lol They think I’m a party pooper this summer because I don’t go outside with them unless I’m completely ghost white cast with a hat and sunglasses. Tanning is gross to me now. Not about that life anymore, and I don’t care if they think I’m a weirdo. I want to age gracefully.
My family thinks I am a weirdo, they laugh at me because I apply sunscreen before breakfast even when I am indoors. I also avoid beaches, parks and shopping during the day. I prefer doing outdoor activities after sunset. I am super sweaty and I live in tropics.
I agree but don’t you want to enjoy your youth too? Don’t you want to play in the beach and get your hair wet and do sports and go out and about and experience Life? I apply my sunscreen maybe twice a day and rest I just enjoy my life. I don’t want to look back and think I missed out on memories or gave myself anxiety in good moments just to look good.
I think that she is really great and I love her recommendations. But 3 times a day for indoors!! Sometimes I feel that dr Dray is a bit of a perfectionist and a bit scared of aging, which for me it’s something that we shouldn’t promote. This “for ever young” look or the pursuit of that can cause so much damage. One thing is to be aware of how dangerous is to burn under the sun, and other thing it’s been obsessed with any ray of light that touches your skin. We have to accept that aging is part of live, it’s beautiful, and we should do it with grace and proud.
I agree, in Europe where I live it also became a kind of sunscreen obsession. Girls reapplying spf in the office, removing makeup 3 times a day and reapplying everything. I must say I dont use spf at home because I would have to buy a new product every week (50ml - lets say 5ml or so a day, or more) when I'm outdoors I reapply after two hours and then I go home and wash it off. even when I reapply once people look at me like I'm crazy, which compared to dr d I'm normal lol
Dr. Dray is a medical doctor and is therefore providing the latest evidence-based information regarding preventing sun damage. Remember that the “aging” caused by the sun is really the destruction of your skin and DNA. I understand your sentiment and agree that being afraid and ashamed of growing older is not something to promote, but just because you personally feel that the steps recommended by medical professionals are “too much” effort does not warrant accusations against her motives and her capability of having a realistic understanding of current medical knowledge
@@chickennuggets6302 exactly! I also never was under the impression that she is scared of aging or promoting a 'forever young' type of lifestlye. She just as often (I would claim even more often) talks about the health risks from sun exposure etc.
@@SM-dk2bi They are good and are very comfortable, but the UVA level of protection is very low. The asians ones doesnt indicate their level, they are just using "+++". Try, if you want, some europeans ones. Like altruist. The ppd level is 54, and the face fluid one is lighter.
@@Galina14 I find that those with very high ppd levels are super comfortable to wear like they’re suffocating my skin. PA++++ which is a minimum of ppd 16 blocks out about 98% of UV rays I believe. That’s good enough for me. You will never have 100% protection unless you’re in a completely black dark room with no doors or windows
This is great information but my god can you imagine being at the office reapplying sunscreen two or three times throughout the day? You’d look absolutely insane.
another dermatologist on youtube said that 1 application in the morning is enough for a basic workday. i'd say maybe use a spray or powder midday to be sure but 3 especially as home with all my blinds closed seems insane
Tell me about it, I have some dark spots I want to fix and my coworkers think my constant use of sunscreen it's because I want to avoid "being tanner" and have a caucasian appearance (because I also bleach my hair). I'm latina, and yes, I do bleach my hair, but to have a whiter appearance is definitely not the reason why I use sunscreen. I have to explain to them it's because I don't want to have wrinkles and hyperpigmentation, I don't know why they won't understand that.
My dermatologist once said that in Europe we do not have to reapply that often as people in America because the sunscreen filters in America are much worse and that is why in America the people have to reapply every 2 hours 😬
@@jayjsy6221 Both of those will definitely stay active for longer than 2 hours as well as a lot of other european sunscreens, but it's still advisable to reapply at least once throughout the day, or if get very sweaty or are out in direct sunlight for a long time.
Hi Yumi, you are correct that we have better UVA protection in Europe than in America, because of the next-generation filters. However, the sunscreen filters are not the only indicator of performance of a sunscreen at all - you need to consider the film-forming ability of the sunscreen, and how well it handles water/sweat. That is why European sunscreens also instruct the user to apply 15-30 min before going outside: the filters will start to protect against UV as soon as they are out of the bottle, but the full protection will not be present until the film fully forms on the skin. You can consider make-up for this analogy: after a few hours it can start to crack, or change aesthetics (especially in highly mobile areas such as around the mouth and eyes). The same thing happens to sunscreens, regardless of where it was formulated, and the film loses efficacy and consequently, the protection is lowered. I highly encourage you to reapply European sunscreens - I typically apply in the morning, and then again around 11h00 (that gives me roughly 3 hours in between). That time is also when the sun is generally strongest. My other application is at around 14h00 after the sun peak, and again at around 18h00 (such as before I exercise). Hopefully this helps.
I don't know about the "residual protection" after the first application. I apply a pretty good amount, and if i apply the second amount.. 4 hours or 2 hours or 6 hours later, even if i apply just half of the recommended amount, i end up having a second layer on my already existing layer which just looks greasy and cosmetically unacceptable for many professions where you would have to deal with clients/customers/colleagues.
For someone who has suffered from oily skin through my teen years, and all of my adult life (I am 27 now), the oil that builds up quickly on my face ALONE was enough to make me look like I dipped my face in grease. Dickinson's Witch Hazel Wipes are one of my best friends. I only started applying sunscreen to my face about 2-3 years ago. 2 years of using SPF 15 because that was the only number I could tolerate, and the past year I've been using SPF 30 (Eucerin) because the formulation is so light. However, yesterday I started adapalene, and I want to up my SPF to 50 (Walgreens Sensitive SPF 50) but I don't have what it takes in my soul to reapply over a previous layer of sunscreen + enough oil to fry an egg on my face. I will always use a witch hazel wipe to gently remove my oil. (Pure witch hazel, not the wipes that leave films)
I kind of noticed that reapplication is possible only if i blot my face with tissue paper or something, then it removes some of the existing layer, but still ends up being greasier than before, after applying just half of the recommended amount. Reapplication is just a messy business.
For people with oily skin, look for a sunscreen that is light-weighted. When comparing the texture, Korean sunscreen has a more liquidy formulation which favors wearing it underneath makeup or for reapplication when compared to US-made or European sunscreen. Klairs Soft Airy UV Essence would be a good option.
in Europe where I live it also became a kind of sunscreen obsession. Girls reapplying spf in the office, removing makeup 3 times a day and reapplying everything. I must say I dont use spf at home because I would have to buy a new product every week (50ml - lets say 5ml or so a day, or more) when I'm outdoors I reapply after two hours and then I go home and wash it off. even when I reapply once people look at me like I'm crazy, which compared to dr d I'm normal lol
Looks like a reasonable strategy:) I very much appreciate Dr. Dray's videos, I came across them just a little over two months ago and have changed my skincare routine completely for the better. The sunscreen topic is the only one where I still have doubts. While I do believe that proper sun protection is necessary (and I've made my mistakes in the past as well - walking without sunscreen whatsoever in South-East Asia was a horrible idea, but I knew nothing about proper skincare at that time), being overly obsessed with religious reapplying regardless of the factors, like season, time of the day, latitude of the place where you are, UV index and actually how much time one spends in the sun does not look very convincing to me. After all, when there were no proper sunscreens, not all of our predecessors died because of the skin cancer, right? I have heard multiple doctors, not only derms, say that sunscreen is actually the last step you should resort to if you cannot 1) avoid spending time in the sun at all 2) make use of protective clothing, umbrellas and hats. Bidding on SPF alone and ignoring these two factors looks like an illusion to me
I always set my sunscreen with arrowroot powder when I don’t wanna wear makeup or anything else. Doesn’t break me out and isn’t visible at all, just takes away the shine and greasiness. Game changer
I loved the part about sunscreen not being enough on the beach. I am the palest of the pale natural blondes and I always burned at the beach no matter what I put on. I also need shade, hat, and when going back from the beach something to wrap my back and neck... such pain in the ass🙈 (still better than pain of the sunburn)
This video sounded like she was addressing many of the *troll comments* -- not all, mind you -- which have been bothering her for a couple years. Regardless, this was insightful on how you make some of your suggestions, so thank you.
I know feel irresponsable without sunscreen, like if I hadn’t brushed my teeth. I have my UPF gloves & am considering wearing a scarf on my work commute, thanks to thee, Dr. Dray!
Stomach region? Do you mean oral drugs say for stomach pain? I doubt any of them will be cruelty free, they would at least be safety tested on humans before FDA allow them to be sold as medications
I love the shininess of sunscreen under my makeup and I'm absolutely looking forward to your video about sunscreen and makeup, I work in an office all day long and I don't know how to reapply my sunscreen. Growing up, I must admit I skipped sunscreen a lot given my mediterranean complexion, I had to become 30 and had 3 moles cut in urgent care to start using 50 spf sunscreen. Thank you dr Dray, greetings from Italy!
I just stopped wearing makeup aka foundation (still youse eyeshadow, lipstick, blush) because I didn't want the get bothered with reapplication during the day. ;) Only some tiny dots of concealer if I think I look tired, but in this case I just reapply sunscreen over it.
Hey I work with uv sensetiv products and I have uv filters or films on the windows. I believe they filter pretty much everything because if they didn't the product would spoil instantly.
I have cystic acne and live in Puerto rico. I wear it on my face and neck DAILY . Annd thanks to dr.drey mix 50spf with my moisturizer at night bc i like to sleep in and im paranoid about sunlight attacking me thru the windows to make me scar worse. Aand where i live i go to the beach year round. AND IM PALLEE HAHAH bc i SLATHER IT ON at the beach. The good shit w tons of zinc bc its safer for the ocean. So i swim around the beach glowing streaky white LMAO 0 fucks given. I get looks when i reapply it. (I have found a few good clear zinc sunscreens that are reef safe the one i have rn is by "Badger" and i dont look so streaky)
There are also some plant based foods (mainly fruits and vegetables that are rich in antioxidants) that can provide some additional protection from photoaging but shouldn't replace sunscreen! Can be a good additional layer of protection though.
Consider Heliocare and astaxanthin supplements to help with "internal" protection. Definitely not a substitute for sunscreen, but nice adjuvant therapy.
@@bigbadcow7726 Colorful fruits and vegetables like bright orange and bright red. Dark leafy greens. Mushrooms. Omega 3 fatty acids like those in fish oil.
@@SpaceIsThePlace_, it is not technically protecting you from UV. Colorful fruits and vegetables (carrots, tomatoes) helps with the free radicals caused by environmental damage created by UV, pollution, etc. Free radicals causes inflammation leading to various cancers and diseases in the body (debatable). You still need sunscreen, though.
I’ve been reapplying sunscreen indoors during lockdown following your advice. I just reapplied on my hands whilst watching your video! Loved your infographic showing how much sunscreen to apply
Thanks to your advice we are taking sunscreen much more seriously and it shows on my face and my husband's. I'd rather reapply a layer more often than truly needed than not apply enough!
I've never understood what products were bad or good until I watched your videos, now I'm totally addicted to your channel - and to sunscreen even in the UK where we barely have much sun, I now understand the importance of it over anything else!
Maybe try a powder based spf? I still do my liquid 50 spf during my morning routine but I reapply throughout the day with Suntegrity 50 spf mineral compact (its not foundation, its just a translucent pressed spf powder).
1. when you speak do you purposely minimize your face expression ? If you do , does that have anything to do with maintaining your skin from wrinkles or something along those lines ? 2. Your skin is so beautifully shiney is that an oil or a moisturizer ? 3. I wear make up does it matter if I apply sunscreen over the make up as reapplication ? And if I do, it stings is that because of the foundation or the chemical base sunscreen since it isn’t made out of minerals ? Lastly thank you so much for these videos ! You’ve motivated me to take care my skin :)
People are reporting that this sunscreen is easily smeared off and some are still getting sunburns with application. Not too sure about its effectiveness in sun protection.
Happinessvirtue I think many of these cosmetically-elegant sunscreens might be fine for everyday use say if you’re in the office, but honestly if I’m outdoors the entire day I will only trust sunscreen big brands like La Roche-Posay and Shiseido.
Josh Ho for me personally it works great. I have tan skin tone and extremely sensitive skin and this sunscreen doesn’t leave a white/purple cast no irritate my skin at all! I was in the sun for a couple of hours and my skin didn’t get sunburnt like other sunscreens have in the past, super lightweight and affordable but I would definitely prefer a nice mineral sunscreen that does not leave a white cast or have essential oils in it. Waiting for the day I can find a good one that doesn’t break the bank every month🙏🏽
@@hojx i use this purito one daily. It gives me very good protection. Of course I reapply it. I tried la Roche posay one - and it was TRAGIC. I spent half an hour outdoor on a sunny day - and I got sunburn. :( It just doesnt work.
Reapplying indoors 3 times a day is SO ridiculous to me, I acutally loled. The 2 hours thing too. Sounds more like a marketing campaign. I apply and reapply sunscreen, the same way I am changing tampons, not based on someone's rule, but on my needs. Sometimes more often, sometimes less often.
Your videos are so informative. Just wanted to say thank you so much for all the effort and research you put into these videos. I love your attitude as well; kind of blunt, kind of funny, but always honest. Great work, keep it up.
You know... I really appreciate the advice and I respect that it comes from a dermatologist. However, I would never EVER apply sunscreen according to these rules. I am rather proud that I started using sunscreen on my face and exposed areas ONCE a day and it actually took me ages to find an SPF product that my skin would tolerate once a day. Because 99 out of 100 sunscreens, either mineral or chemical, make my skin freak out completely. They are sticky, they are greasy, they clog my pores, I can literally watch my skin break out from them, some even hurt and burn. And believe me I have tried them ALL. Because I am fair-skinned and know my risks. But sunscreen is something so highly uncomfortable and skin-ruining for me that the utmost I can do is apply it once a day. That’s it. The mere idea of re-applying layer after layer of the stuff on sweaty, sandy skin on the beach... no. Just no. The feeling would drive me insane. I’d rather cover up with clothing and a hat and sit in the shade.
I struggle with that to. Every single drugstore sunscreen breaks me out. My face and chest. If course those are places that I pay close attention to with applying my sunscreen. I guess I just deal with the breakouts But when I apply body sunscreen I get so sticky and gross feeling. I have to put alot on frequently to or I burn. I hate it. But I could never put that much on my face it would be a disaster. Of course if I am at the river or something I wont have makeup on more than likely so I could reapply more often than say a work day. But still. I cant stand to be sticky.
I feel you. Everytime I apply sunscreen more than once a day, it doesn't matter which sunscreen, it breaks me out or triggers my rosacea. And I know it is a controversial opinion in the skincare community but tbh if you only apply it once a day, you're already doing much more for your skin and health then the majority of people. You shouldn't have to make yourself feel icky in your skin.
Thank you Dr Dray! This morning I had to go to the pharmacy to get some meds for a patient and the Anthelios 50 was on sale, so I got the tinted version. Cannot wait to see how it feels on my skin compared to the cicaplast b5 spf50 that I have been using for years. Ps: your headband is the cutest thing ever!!! Yay
You should do a video of comparing different UVA measurement systems and how they are used in the world. It may be hard to know what one of those is for a product without a rating, but I'd be curious to see what countries use in the world for that.
Why do we have to reapply indoors? I have the windows closed and covered with curtains and I'm not sitting close to it. I know UVA can get in but I've read that it can't spread all the way into the room. So I should be safe away from the window right?
Tell my faded Furniture in artwork that. I believe somehow it gets in because my furniture and art was several feet across the room, Shades and curtains closed. Also a candle got discolored and the glass covered by a curtain is only a small triangular glass slightly larger than someone's face. It's unreal but it gets in.
@@cashmerehazel21 check her video about visible light. To summarise, propigmented wavelength of visible light has been shown to give hyperpigmentation especially for group of Fitzpatrick 3 and above, other than that the exposure from "devices" is not as strong as sun. And the important note is UV filter DO NOT protect you against propigmented wavelength of visible light, BUT Iron Oxide does. So applying sunscreen in the night time is ridiculous. As long as you use device as it is (not too close etc) it's fine. I also recommed labmuffin's video for this topic
@@sable7114 i believe that faded furniture and discoloured candle has more "other factors" than UVA, probably reaction with oxygen and stuff(?) But yes I do think that this topic should be more well-research
I can't say for certain, but I feel like it can. Even if it doesn't, I think it's good to be in the habit of doing it and protecting your skin. Also, you could have to leave the house at sometimes on a whim, or need to move to another room, or go take in the washing from the line. There are many reasons through out the day why you might interact with sun. I'm not great with applying, but trying to do better!
Happy Thursday, Dr Dray! Thanks so much for the tips. I use sunscreen every day but need to get better at reapplying more frequently. Appreciate all you do to help keep us healthy! I hope you have a wonderful evening. 💜
Thanks! Very helpful 👌 I'm SO glad you keep UP with the latest research and are willing to share! I've learned more from you than ANY dermatologist I've seen in person! ❤
There’s a debate circulating that people with darker skin tones need less sun screen than those with fairer skin tones. What are your thoughts on this?
I used the Paulas choice 2% BHA exfoliant. It has Salicylic acid, it works great for any bumps. It’s pricey but it does go on sale, that’s when I stocked up :)
Hey! Maybe u can try using the AH BHA peeling solution from the ordinary (pls read the instructions and do a patch test before using if u plan to ). I had some horrible texture on my forehead and I got rid of it with just 3 uses (3 weeks i. e)
@@Vivian_85 Hi Viviana I actually have been usi9ng that for a month now and it doesn't help. I use it 2 times a week. Sometimes 3. Thanks for the suggestion though
Never been this early! Hi, Dr. Dray 🌞 May you please do (another) insta post/ YT video about hydroquinone. I stopped using it after 4 months. What is the longest one can use it successively? How long of a break must one take before resuming its use. And during that sabbatical, can one use other melanin-suppressive ingredients, like tranexamic acid, arbutin, or licorice root?
Dr Dray has some videos on hydroquinone. If you haven’t watched them yet, just type “dr dray hydroquinone” in the TH-cam search bar to easily find them.
Honestly, this sunscreen thing is getting crazy. I get it, sun protection is important. But cmon, reapplying every 2 hours? Who has the energy and money for that? 95% of people never use sunscreen and they age just fine. I guess that when you are a skincare obsessed person, then you can't live without it lol but for a normal person with a busy life and average budget this is just crazy
I take care of 3 children, go to school, and manage to get my sunscreen reapplied every 2 hours. I really think you’d be surprised that even busy people can get it on. It only takes maybe 2 minutes
if you are constantly in great amount of sun exposure then yes every 2 hour is a must, but if you can use a hat or some clothes to help with sun protection or you are not exposed to sun for hours and hours then i think you dont need that much but make sure you are protected
@@MM-ds4qv I live in Poland, reapplying every 2 hours is just crazy for me (unless its summer). most of the time I can barely see the sun lol lets not get obsessive over this sun protection
Every time I used to go to dermatology appointments with any sort of tan, I would get little comments from my dermatologist about how I should wear more sunscreen. Even though I knew she was right, it wasn't until this year that I got serious about it. I realized that I'm 21 and my years of youthful skin are limited so I better take care of it now to make it easier later. So thank you to you, hyram, and my dermatologist for convincing me to take care of myself 😂
Dr Dray, thank you so much for answering my question about the UV index. I love watching your videos and becoming more educated on how to care for my skin.❤️
Fluorescent lights aren’t emitting UV rays like the sun, so you’re fine with no sunscreen if you have no sunlight coming from windows at your workplace
I appreciate your existence Dr. Dray! By the way do you have any product recommendations for getting rid of keloidalis folliculitis? I’ve had it for years and I finally want to fix the problem. Thank you.
I've been using sunscreen for a very long time now cause I have a little redness on my face but NEVER had i thought of putting it on my neck until I started getting older and cared. Also, I don't think I've been using enough. I've recently, thanks to Dr. Dray, have quit make up to pile on more sunscreen! Ty Dr. Dray!
Dr Dray I love your videos, you are literally my favourite, please don't ever change your style!!!! I've genuinely learned so much about how to care for my face/products from you :) Love from the UK.
A THANK YOU and a QUESTION for Dr. Dray! 💗 First, You’ve inspired me to take care of my skin! I seriously love your content. I love knowing ALL the reasons WHY I’m doing something, not just that I need it to do it. Thanks for all your content.💗 Question! How old do your children have to be to wear sunscreen? And which sunscreens would you recommend for children or can they use the same products I use? My kids have extremely sensitive skin.
Have learned so much since I have tuned in to your wisdom. Thank you so very much for saving me so much money at the drug store. Love from Vancouver Island
Yes! I’ll wait for video on how to apply sunscreen with full face of make up. I have the problem of my sunscreen pilling when I apply my make up. I’ve tried applying a little at a time and waiting before I go in with make up and still have the same issue.
I’m home most of the time, I still apply and reapply sunscreen but it bothers me a lot when I think about all the uvb filters I’m putting on my face when in fact I don’t need protección against sunburn, I mostly wear it for uva protection I just wish we had better options here in the States for Uva which is my main purpose for putting sunscreen.
I realize we shouldn’t wash between applications, but what recommendations do you have for people with really oily skin since that oil is going to continue accumulating throughout the day and probably degrading and melting off the sunscreen at a much quicker rate. Especially for folks like me who look like we’re sweaty from just our oil production.
Check out the website cosdna and enter different sunscreens. It will tell you which ingredients are generally more comedogenic and irritating. Also reapplying if you’ve been sweating can cause breakouts 🤷♀️
Im so happy you're going to be doing a video on SPF and wearing makeup. I have to wear foundation during the week at work and always wonder if Im diminishing the SPF efficacy. Also I use a mattifying primer before SPF and was wondering if that too might interfere with the SPF. Thanks for all you do :)
Which physical sunscreens are beneficial in skin of colour and in which products can they be found, Dr Dray? Caucasian skin is different to skin of colour. Please advise and make videos for us with skin of colour too 🙏
I’m curious how the recommended quantity of sunscreen changes based on direct vs indirect light. If I’m 5 ft from an East-facing window, is my risk still as high in the afternoon?
Should I reapply over an unwashed face even if I have dried sweat on my face? I work outside for my job and sometimes my face feels really crusty by the time I have the chance for a break
Is the “water resistant” claim similar to or the same as the “sweat resistant” claim? I often find that after I’ve applied sunscreen to my face, and I’m waiting the 20-30 mins. before going out, I start sweating it off. :-/
@@bigbadcow7726 EDIT: she recently answer it in her ig story (idk if we still could see it), it's *AFTER. She actually advise to not use moisturiser if your skin can handle the sunscreen formulation without moisturiser, otherwise if your skin is dry, apply moisturizer BEFORE sunscreen I'm sorry i didnt read the comment correctly before But the point is 1. Moisturizer 2. Sunscreen
I've been experimenting with a 1/4 teaspoon of sunscreen for my face. When using the 'recommended' amount I've found that some formulations act differently in my experience. Some of the mattifying sunscreens that I love, I found it harder to use at a larger volume. I will definitely try layering my sunscreen now.☺
Ok but why do these companies only sell sunscreens in these little frickin amounts, if you have to apply that often? Why not a liter sunscreen? I would totally buy that.
Dr. Dray I love your skincare videos. I have learned so much from you. Can you do a demonstration video of how you apply sunscreen on your face, and neck area?
As someone with oily skin my concern with reapplying is that by the time I have to go a second time (morning to noon indoors) my skin has produced it's oils and I feel icky putting anything without blotting. I don't blott instantly after application, I just wonder if that specific blotting is okay. I have great sunscreens that I love and I don't want to be buying extra products (powder) if blotting is not and issue in that scenario. I've been confused about this for a while and would love your feedback. :)
Hello Dr Dray , this video is very helpful! As someone who just started the tretinoin journey with a dry skin that lead me upplying moisturisere 3 to 4 times a day , how would you recomend to behave with sunscreen protection in this case? Should I apply moisturizer over the sunscreen and then again sunscreen over moisturizer and so on for the rest of the day? It would be so helpful to have an insight about this case! Thank you :)
thanks for reminding me. i went out for groceries today and didn't put sunscreen on. lots of sun today, in florida. :/ even if it was just 1 minute of sun, my skin was really burning in the parking lot still.
I enjoy these videos so much, where you give us info about a specific issue or skin-problem🥰 . I have a question about peach fuzz: do you think sunscreens spread better or more effectively on shaved/ dermaplaned face? Or it really doesn't make a difference regarding protection? Thank You!
I'm not doubting the importance of sunscreen but I have to ask why it's SO expensive relative to the amount we'd need to be using to effectively apply and reapply every single day. For things like cleansers and moisturizers, it's often easy to find affordable, effective products that will last you months because you're expected to go through so much, but sunscreen? It's expected that you'll pay 20, 30, 50 dollars for less than TWO ounces of fluid on average. Speaking as somebody that wants to take care of my skin but legitimately can't afford that kind of repeat cost every month or two months, I wish there were dermatologist-developed sunscreens that place an emphasis on affordability relative to its necessity. If sunscreen is important for everybody to use every day, then its accessibility should reflect that in the amount you're given for the cost.
I get what you mean! It's so frustrating to find sunscreens that don't irritate my skin or eyes or don't have a white cast just to see that they are super expensive. With proper application and reapplication, a 50 ml tube will last you about one week which is ridiculous.
I suffer from the same issue as well. i’m a student and for me, the best way to handle this is to find a cheap body sunscreen with no white cast that’s not gonna irritate my skin/clog my pores, apply it and (because it’ll probably look greasy) apply a layer of powder. cetaphil daylong has a really affordable spf30 spray sunscreen (150ml) that has a more lotion-like consistency with new generation european sunscreen filters, which I think you could definitely check if your skin can handle denatured alcohol (3rd ingredient)
Walmart’s Equate physical sunscreen SPF 50 “for kids” 8 ounces for $4. Or banana boat baby mineral sunscreen SPF 50 at Walmart for about for five dollars. Problem is watching too many TH-cam videos and thinking you need the expensive stuff ...you don’t.!
Sunscreen is regulated & tested like a medication; therefore, this contributes to higher costs than other cosmeceutical products (e.g. cleanser, toner, serum, essence, moisturizer, etc).
The best time to buy sunscreen is during the winter because it goes on clearance. I Literally got 5 cans of banana boat sunscreen for 1 ¢ each at target before lol
I hate to reapply...Someone should invent a sunscreen that doesn't require reapplication.
Lisa Tao that doesn't sound like something I want to apply to start my day😂😂😂
@@cecebristan7175 trust Switzerland. A country of goodness , high tech and rich
For the face, I reapply with Colorscience sunscreen powder when I am wearing make-up (foundation), etc...
The only other option is to wear a body suit
@@LisaTao lol so basically they're thinking, just put a layer of glue with SPF on your face you won't need to reapply because it's glued to your face 😂
I am a 25 male from the UK and now I apply La Roche Posay sp50 every day, changed my hyaluronic acid from ordinary to hydro-boost and have simplified my skincare routine to 3/4 steps now. I will thank you when I am 50!
Same sunscreen here in my 20s.
Hello male, I'm so glad you told us you're a male, as a female I think that is very interesting mister male, also so important to say that you're a male in this context, thanks
@@CatyCreating umm
@@CatyCreating ??
Is a hydroboost a serum? Or is ot a water sunscreen?
I started not leaving my basement because of your valuable advice. My skin has never been better. Thank you!
haha lol. i just have blackout curtains in my room and never leave it
LMFAO
XD no cause same I never open my curtains ☠️
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Be careful not to end up with a vitamin D deficiency, though. Try to get some sunlight exposure (early in the morning) for five minutes with sunscreen on your face and neck, but not other areas exposed
I don't have the money to be using sunscreen 3x a day, let alone every 90 minutes. I just feel like the obsession with ageless skin is so intense these days. I am interested in skin care but watching stuff like this makes me feel like I'm doing something wrong and I just don't have the mental energy to be able to fixate on my skin this intensely. I'm not judging anyone for applying sunscreen several times a day, cause at the end of the day it's your money and your time. But I just find it hard to believe that we need to apply this much sunscreen for our whole lives or else we're doing everything wrong. Does anyone else feel this way? Modern skincare stresses me out!
Same! Like if you are inside (and especially if where you work doesn't have any/many windows) like I really don't think there is any need to reapply throughout the day unless you are right next to a window. I just put it on before leaving the house.
I hear you!
I'd whine about it if it's just something like essences or serums or masks or toners. But this is sunscreen, one of the most BASIC pillars of skincare. It's avoiding skin damage and possibly cancer.
You don't have to fixate on it, just slap on the damn thing and forget about it for a few hours before doing it again. Fretting over the smallest thing will age you faster than thinking about how many sunscreen reapplications one should do daily. Whittle down your skincare routine to the basics if it stresses you out.
For skincare, you can do a lot of things without... Except sunscreen (along with cleansing and moisturizing).
I know right....also let's not forget plenty of people who don't even know the concept of sunscreen are doing just fine n are ageing just fine
No actually I do not feel this way...but I do not know, I think I have reached a point in my life that I judge myself based on my previous self and try to improve based on that, not on the ideal behaviour. Dr Dray is going to talk about what the optimal is, and bearing in mind what the optimal is is always good. But a message like this is not having me feel that I'm not good enough or I'm doing something wrong...I think the only thing one would be doing wrong is internalising the message in this fashion.
I enjoy doing my skincare and try to remember to be as sensible as possible, but I am not going to give myself shit if I have a day or two when I don't reapply 3 times. I keep it simple so I don't sabotage my efforts, and I'm happy I'm doing something vs nothing.
I don't think Dr Dray is responsible if people go nuts about it and end up stressing out. You just acknowledge the risks and play this game of life within your own limitations.
I work on planes on a tarmac, so my sun exposure is SO high and I physically cannot be in the shade, nor can I avoid the sun during peak hours of the day. I really appreciate how much you stress the importance of sun exposure and protective clothing because for those of us that work outside, it makes such a difference in the long run.
I think reapplication is important but really find it hard to stick to when I don’t sit directly beside a window indoors.
Exactly, cause reapplying indoors is wasting sunscreen essentially.
@@asheshsamaroo6220 Exactly, I‘m too poor and greedy to waste my sunscreen while I‘m sitting inside in lockdown
I don't understand the need of applying sunscreen indoors. I don't even go near any windows lol. But then people act as if this is some sort of crime
@@eduardaarrais there is a thread on this in Reddit specifically about this video. Out of respect of the content creator, I will not mention what it is about. head over there for a good read
It's really just common sense. No visible rays? Don't reapply. Don't stress about it. Since working from home I've cut my reapplications in half, I'm always in a room with blacked out curtains.
am i the only one thinking that this is kind of sad i wish i never found out about all this sunscreen stuff because now its always at the back of my mind like you could be preventing wrinkles right now but you didnt reapply in the last 2 hrs i just feel like it really prevents you from living and being carefree... is it j me
not really... I guess it depends on the person. But I believe it's always the best to make a decision after knowing. You can always just not care as much as these people. The people you see in the comments/youtube are the tiny minority that are heavily invested in skincare compared to the general population, so yeah it does kinda make you feel like it's the "norm" to always apply sunscreen. But tbh I don't really care, I'm only applying sunscreen when outdoors, even after knowing all these info. I'm just not as invested to my skin as them. Yea I might have some wrinkles when I age, but honestly when I'm 60 years old I probably won't care about how I look as much as I do today.
Same girl! But I think this sense of mind goes along with similar thoughts: wish i didnt knew this, wish i didnt knew that.. Think thats why older people say they wish they could be younger again. Less knowledge is sometimes a lot easier :)
@@remy7663 that's true, ty for this it helped
@@yelizdemircioglu8330 true i feel like this about a lot o things like finding out about the extent of animal cruelty and fast fashion sweatshops, ignorance really is bliss
For me I wish I've known this sooner, but no time better to start than now. Will definitely start my kids young with sunscreen.
i honestly loved when dr dray talks about sunscreen, since im on tretinoin sunscreen is a staple in my routine and i honestly owes a lot to dr dray for educating me about sunscreen reapplication
Oh yeah! 😎 Me too!
sunblocks and screen are really expensive to keep reapplying like this
@Alyssa Jures
I did not. I stack the sunscreen on top of the sunscreen.
fr, some brands out here selling 1.7oz for 40 dollars... like what?? that's gonna last me a week
Reapplying sunscreen is MUCH cheaper than melanoma treatment, even with great insurance. Aging/wrinkles aside, it is a proven protection against a known cause of a growing area of cancer. I promise you the moment that you or someone you care about is diagnosed with skin cancer and you realize how very much preventable it could have been, you suddenly prioritize your budget to fit in sunscreen
I can't relax until I have sunscreen on
story of my life lol
Hahaha same I dont leave until its on
I am that type of person haha
Same here... i keep imagining UV rays hitting my skin😂 if I am without sunscreen
I hide my face from windows like they're the paparazzi until 15 minutes after I get my third layer on
My family rolls their eyes now at my newfound sunscreen religion. Lol They think I’m a party pooper this summer because I don’t go outside with them unless I’m completely ghost white cast with a hat and sunglasses. Tanning is gross to me now. Not about that life anymore, and I don’t care if they think I’m a weirdo. I want to age gracefully.
SAME!!!!!!! Everyone at work looked at me like I was crazy... It was so funny because I was like joke’s on y’all cause I will have better skin !!! Lol
Well let them look like the California raisins! Maybe your habits will run off on someone if they see you take care of yourself!
My family thinks I am a weirdo, they laugh at me because I apply sunscreen before breakfast even when I am indoors. I also avoid beaches, parks and shopping during the day. I prefer doing outdoor activities after sunset. I am super sweaty and I live in tropics.
My family pokes fun at my "sunscreen obsession" too 😂 But hey at least I won't look like a prune by the time I'm 60 😉
I agree but don’t you want to enjoy your youth too? Don’t you want to play in the beach and get your hair wet and do sports and go out and about and experience Life? I apply my sunscreen maybe twice a day and rest I just enjoy my life. I don’t want to look back and think I missed out on memories or gave myself anxiety in good moments just to look good.
I think that she is really great and I love her recommendations. But 3 times a day for indoors!! Sometimes I feel that dr Dray is a bit of a perfectionist and a bit scared of aging, which for me it’s something that we shouldn’t promote. This “for ever young” look or the pursuit of that can cause so much damage. One thing is to be aware of how dangerous is to burn under the sun, and other thing it’s been obsessed with any ray of light that touches your skin. We have to accept that aging is part of live, it’s beautiful, and we should do it with grace and proud.
I agree, in Europe where I live it also became a kind of sunscreen obsession. Girls reapplying spf in the office, removing makeup 3 times a day and reapplying everything. I must say I dont use spf at home because I would have to buy a new product every week (50ml - lets say 5ml or so a day, or more) when I'm outdoors I reapply after two hours and then I go home and wash it off. even when I reapply once people look at me like I'm crazy, which compared to dr d I'm normal lol
Dr. Dray is a medical doctor and is therefore providing the latest evidence-based information regarding preventing sun damage. Remember that the “aging” caused by the sun is really the destruction of your skin and DNA. I understand your sentiment and agree that being afraid and ashamed of growing older is not something to promote, but just because you personally feel that the steps recommended by medical professionals are “too much” effort does not warrant accusations against her motives and her capability of having a realistic understanding of current medical knowledge
@@chickennuggets6302 exactly! I also never was under the impression that she is scared of aging or promoting a 'forever young' type of lifestlye. She just as often (I would claim even more often) talks about the health risks from sun exposure etc.
Chicken nuggets got the real message!
I was a waterproof sunscreen tester subject. We had to get in the whirlpool. They tested us on our back.
Thats actually really cool LMAO
Cool gig!!
Any ‘side effects’ from testing? Hope all is well now for you! ❤️
Can't wait for that video about re-applying sunscreen over makeup! It's a struggle.
This can be very difficult to do for people who are very acne prone and break out from most sunscreens. 😭
Me too . Elta md. Lifesaver
also purito and dear klairs sunscreens
Is it the sunscreen itself or things like dyes/fragrances etc that are irritating? Because maybe a more natural/simple sunscreen would be better!
@@SM-dk2bi They are good and are very comfortable, but the UVA level of protection is very low. The asians ones doesnt indicate their level, they are just using "+++". Try, if you want, some europeans ones. Like altruist. The ppd level is 54, and the face fluid one is lighter.
@@Galina14 I find that those with very high ppd levels are super comfortable to wear like they’re suffocating my skin. PA++++ which is a minimum of ppd 16 blocks out about 98% of UV rays I believe. That’s good enough for me. You will never have 100% protection unless you’re in a completely black dark room with no doors or windows
This is great information but my god can you imagine being at the office reapplying sunscreen two or three times throughout the day? You’d look absolutely insane.
I do it in the bathroom using my phone camera 😓
I wouldn't mind what my coworkers think of this habit since it is my skin who is aging and not theirs 🤣🤣
another dermatologist on youtube said that 1 application in the morning is enough for a basic workday. i'd say maybe use a spray or powder midday to be sure but 3 especially as home with all my blinds closed seems insane
You can't let what a bunch of judgmental people think dictate how you live your life
Tell me about it, I have some dark spots I want to fix and my coworkers think my constant use of sunscreen it's because I want to avoid "being tanner" and have a caucasian appearance (because I also bleach my hair). I'm latina, and yes, I do bleach my hair, but to have a whiter appearance is definitely not the reason why I use sunscreen. I have to explain to them it's because I don't want to have wrinkles and hyperpigmentation, I don't know why they won't understand that.
My dermatologist once said that in Europe we do not have to reapply that often as people in America because the sunscreen filters in America are much worse and that is why in America the people have to reapply every 2 hours 😬
alisson :D Garnier Ambre Solaire sunmilk or La Roche Posay Invisible Sunfluid :)
@@jayjsy6221 Both of those will definitely stay active for longer than 2 hours as well as a lot of other european sunscreens, but it's still advisable to reapply at least once throughout the day, or if get very sweaty or are out in direct sunlight for a long time.
Europeans need to reapply, same as Americans
Hi Yumi, you are correct that we have better UVA protection in Europe than in America, because of the next-generation filters. However, the sunscreen filters are not the only indicator of performance of a sunscreen at all - you need to consider the film-forming ability of the sunscreen, and how well it handles water/sweat. That is why European sunscreens also instruct the user to apply 15-30 min before going outside: the filters will start to protect against UV as soon as they are out of the bottle, but the full protection will not be present until the film fully forms on the skin.
You can consider make-up for this analogy: after a few hours it can start to crack, or change aesthetics (especially in highly mobile areas such as around the mouth and eyes). The same thing happens to sunscreens, regardless of where it was formulated, and the film loses efficacy and consequently, the protection is lowered.
I highly encourage you to reapply European sunscreens - I typically apply in the morning, and then again around 11h00 (that gives me roughly 3 hours in between). That time is also when the sun is generally strongest. My other application is at around 14h00 after the sun peak, and again at around 18h00 (such as before I exercise).
Hopefully this helps.
European and Asian sunscreens do have more photostable filters, but they still come off. So you have to reapply same as US suncreens
OMG didn't realize the UV index was just UVB. Thanks for the info!
I don't know about the "residual protection" after the first application. I apply a pretty good amount, and if i apply the second amount.. 4 hours or 2 hours or 6 hours later, even if i apply just half of the recommended amount, i end up having a second layer on my already existing layer which just looks greasy and cosmetically unacceptable for many professions where you would have to deal with clients/customers/colleagues.
Gothamista, Kelly Driscoll, and LabMuffinBeauty have videos on reapplying sunscreen.
15:38 she suggested mineral sunscreen powder
For someone who has suffered from oily skin through my teen years, and all of my adult life (I am 27 now), the oil that builds up quickly on my face ALONE was enough to make me look like I dipped my face in grease. Dickinson's Witch Hazel Wipes are one of my best friends. I only started applying sunscreen to my face about 2-3 years ago. 2 years of using SPF 15 because that was the only number I could tolerate, and the past year I've been using SPF 30 (Eucerin) because the formulation is so light.
However, yesterday I started adapalene, and I want to up my SPF to 50 (Walgreens Sensitive SPF 50) but I don't have what it takes in my soul to reapply over a previous layer of sunscreen + enough oil to fry an egg on my face. I will always use a witch hazel wipe to gently remove my oil. (Pure witch hazel, not the wipes that leave films)
I kind of noticed that reapplication is possible only if i blot my face with tissue paper or something, then it removes some of the existing layer, but still ends up being greasier than before, after applying just half of the recommended amount. Reapplication is just a messy business.
For people with oily skin, look for a sunscreen that is light-weighted. When comparing the texture, Korean sunscreen has a more liquidy formulation which favors wearing it underneath makeup or for reapplication when compared to US-made or European sunscreen. Klairs Soft Airy UV Essence would be a good option.
I wish I had all this great info 10 years ago! Thank you Dr Dray!
im a nerd...i just close the curtains
You know I never thought of that🤣
Underrated comment 🤣
In the roads too?
she'd still say reapply llol
I do the same but I still reapply.
in Europe where I live it also became a kind of sunscreen obsession. Girls reapplying spf in the office, removing makeup 3 times a day and reapplying everything. I must say I dont use spf at home because I would have to buy a new product every week (50ml - lets say 5ml or so a day, or more) when I'm outdoors I reapply after two hours and then I go home and wash it off. even when I reapply once people look at me like I'm crazy, which compared to dr d I'm normal lol
Looks like a reasonable strategy:) I very much appreciate Dr. Dray's videos, I came across them just a little over two months ago and have changed my skincare routine completely for the better. The sunscreen topic is the only one where I still have doubts. While I do believe that proper sun protection is necessary (and I've made my mistakes in the past as well - walking without sunscreen whatsoever in South-East Asia was a horrible idea, but I knew nothing about proper skincare at that time), being overly obsessed with religious reapplying regardless of the factors, like season, time of the day, latitude of the place where you are, UV index and actually how much time one spends in the sun does not look very convincing to me. After all, when there were no proper sunscreens, not all of our predecessors died because of the skin cancer, right? I have heard multiple doctors, not only derms, say that sunscreen is actually the last step you should resort to if you cannot 1) avoid spending time in the sun at all 2) make use of protective clothing, umbrellas and hats. Bidding on SPF alone and ignoring these two factors looks like an illusion to me
I always set my sunscreen with arrowroot powder when I don’t wanna wear makeup or anything else. Doesn’t break me out and isn’t visible at all, just takes away the shine and greasiness. Game changer
Thanks for the tip!!!!
I loved the part about sunscreen not being enough on the beach. I am the palest of the pale natural blondes and I always burned at the beach no matter what I put on. I also need shade, hat, and when going back from the beach something to wrap my back and neck... such pain in the ass🙈 (still better than pain of the sunburn)
This video sounded like she was addressing many of the *troll comments* -- not all, mind you -- which have been bothering her for a couple years. Regardless, this was insightful on how you make some of your suggestions, so thank you.
I know feel irresponsable without sunscreen, like if I hadn’t brushed my teeth. I have my UPF gloves & am considering wearing a scarf on my work commute, thanks to thee, Dr. Dray!
Dr. Dray do you have any recommendations for inexpensive cruelty-free products specifically for the stomach region?
stomach cream?
like... body cream?
Stomach region? Do you mean oral drugs say for stomach pain? I doubt any of them will be cruelty free, they would at least be safety tested on humans before FDA allow them to be sold as medications
If you have stretch Marks what her video for that
CVS health and Alba Botanica have fragrance free chemical and physical sunscreens.
I love the shininess of sunscreen under my makeup and I'm absolutely looking forward to your video about sunscreen and makeup, I work in an office all day long and I don't know how to reapply my sunscreen. Growing up, I must admit I skipped sunscreen a lot given my mediterranean complexion, I had to become 30 and had 3 moles cut in urgent care to start using 50 spf sunscreen. Thank you dr Dray, greetings from Italy!
She already uploaded that video, love.
Gothamista, Kelly Driscoll, and LabMuffinBeauty have videos on reapplying sunscreen over makeup.
I just stopped wearing makeup aka foundation (still youse eyeshadow, lipstick, blush) because I didn't want the get bothered with reapplication during the day. ;) Only some tiny dots of concealer if I think I look tired, but in this case I just reapply sunscreen over it.
How reliable are UV films for windows that protects from UVA and UVB? Any recommendations?
3M and any other who has a certificate.
Does she look like a mechanic?
Hey
I work with uv sensetiv products and I have uv filters or films on the windows. I believe they filter pretty much everything because if they didn't the product would spoil instantly.
@@gwenlynn7261 That's good to know. Thank you!
@@loopje Or injection.
I enjoy sunscreening up- I’m somewhat of a slatherer.
:)
I enjoy washing it off before bedtime even More! 😂🤣
I have cystic acne and live in Puerto rico. I wear it on my face and neck DAILY . Annd thanks to dr.drey mix 50spf with my moisturizer at night bc i like to sleep in and im paranoid about sunlight attacking me thru the windows to make me scar worse. Aand where i live i go to the beach year round. AND IM PALLEE HAHAH bc i SLATHER IT ON at the beach. The good shit w tons of zinc bc its safer for the ocean. So i swim around the beach glowing streaky white LMAO 0 fucks given. I get looks when i reapply it. (I have found a few good clear zinc sunscreens that are reef safe the one i have rn is by "Badger" and i dont look so streaky)
@@it6068 You should not mix sunscreen with anything else because it loses its effectiveness.
Ya me too, 8 pumps in 1 face application😋
There are also some plant based foods (mainly fruits and vegetables that are rich in antioxidants) that can provide some additional protection from photoaging but shouldn't replace sunscreen! Can be a good additional layer of protection though.
which foods
Consider Heliocare and astaxanthin supplements to help with "internal" protection. Definitely not a substitute for sunscreen, but nice adjuvant therapy.
@@bigbadcow7726 Colorful fruits and vegetables like bright orange and bright red. Dark leafy greens. Mushrooms. Omega 3 fatty acids like those in fish oil.
Do you have a source for this? I find it hard to believe that eating something can protect our skin from UV rays
@@SpaceIsThePlace_, it is not technically protecting you from UV. Colorful fruits and vegetables (carrots, tomatoes) helps with the free radicals caused by environmental damage created by UV, pollution, etc. Free radicals causes inflammation leading to various cancers and diseases in the body (debatable). You still need sunscreen, though.
I'm really liking the Neutrogena Sensitive Skin Face mineral sunscreen spf 50. It is very light on the skin and absorbs quickly. Its great!
If we’re in the car, on a hike or at the beach how do we clean our hands before reapplying? Is hand sanitizer enough?
There is travel soap sheets you can use as long as you have water or you can get sanitizing wipes
I’ve been reapplying sunscreen indoors during lockdown following your advice. I just reapplied on my hands whilst watching your video! Loved your infographic showing how much sunscreen to apply
Thanks to your advice we are taking sunscreen much more seriously and it shows on my face and my husband's.
I'd rather reapply a layer more often than truly needed than not apply enough!
I've never understood what products were bad or good until I watched your videos, now I'm totally addicted to your channel - and to sunscreen even in the UK where we barely have much sun, I now understand the importance of it over anything else!
The Japanese sunscreens are great for layering, especially the Hada Labo and the Skin Aqua one!!
Reapplying sunscreen feels so bad and looks so bad I can never do it 😭✋🏻
What your face before the 2nd reapplication.
I get so insecure because of how shiny I look it’s embarrassing sometimes 😭
Maybe try a powder based spf? I still do my liquid 50 spf during my morning routine but I reapply throughout the day with Suntegrity 50 spf mineral compact (its not foundation, its just a translucent pressed spf powder).
@@Aileenwasright yea but powders don’t provide even close to as much SPF protection as a lotion
@@brandonnguyen3955 I also find that the sunscreen mineral powder makes me look dusty and makes my skin feel itchy sometimes 🥲
1. when you speak do you purposely minimize your face expression ? If you do , does that have anything to do with maintaining your skin from wrinkles or something along those lines ?
2. Your skin is so beautifully shiney is that an oil or a moisturizer ?
3. I wear make up does it matter if I apply sunscreen over the make up as reapplication ? And if I do, it stings is that because of the foundation or the chemical base sunscreen since it isn’t made out of minerals ?
Lastly thank you so much for these videos ! You’ve motivated me to take care my skin :)
SENSITIVE SKIN PEOPLE: purito centella unscented sunscreen. Under $15. Best sunscreen ever.
People are reporting that this sunscreen is easily smeared off and some are still getting sunburns with application. Not too sure about its effectiveness in sun protection.
Josh Ho wow really? If that’s true it’s very disappointing 😒
Happinessvirtue I think many of these cosmetically-elegant sunscreens might be fine for everyday use say if you’re in the office, but honestly if I’m outdoors the entire day I will only trust sunscreen big brands like La Roche-Posay and Shiseido.
Josh Ho for me personally it works great. I have tan skin tone and extremely sensitive skin and this sunscreen doesn’t leave a white/purple cast no irritate my skin at all! I was in the sun for a couple of hours and my skin didn’t get sunburnt like other sunscreens have in the past, super lightweight and affordable but I would definitely prefer a nice mineral sunscreen that does not leave a white cast or have essential oils in it. Waiting for the day I can find a good one that doesn’t break the bank every month🙏🏽
@@hojx i use this purito one daily. It gives me very good protection. Of course I reapply it. I tried la Roche posay one - and it was TRAGIC. I spent half an hour outdoor on a sunny day - and I got sunburn. :( It just doesnt work.
I can't stop admiring your dewy glowy glass skin, Dr. Dray 😍😍
Thank you for making this video, I was just thinking about this video topic today.
Glad it was helpful!
Reapplying indoors 3 times a day is SO ridiculous to me, I acutally loled. The 2 hours thing too. Sounds more like a marketing campaign. I apply and reapply sunscreen, the same way I am changing tampons, not based on someone's rule, but on my needs. Sometimes more often, sometimes less often.
i agree
Sometimes i get burned out from sunscreen. And i just cant deal and so i just wear a long sleeve with a zip neck.
It's winter in Australia, and in my part of the country, the UV index is topping out at 3. But you better believe I'm using SPF 50 daily.
The glow screen looks AMAZING on you
Your videos are so informative. Just wanted to say thank you so much for all the effort and research you put into these videos. I love your attitude as well; kind of blunt, kind of funny, but always honest. Great work, keep it up.
You know... I really appreciate the advice and I respect that it comes from a dermatologist. However, I would never EVER apply sunscreen according to these rules. I am rather proud that I started using sunscreen on my face and exposed areas ONCE a day and it actually took me ages to find an SPF product that my skin would tolerate once a day. Because 99 out of 100 sunscreens, either mineral or chemical, make my skin freak out completely. They are sticky, they are greasy, they clog my pores, I can literally watch my skin break out from them, some even hurt and burn. And believe me I have tried them ALL. Because I am fair-skinned and know my risks. But sunscreen is something so highly uncomfortable and skin-ruining for me that the utmost I can do is apply it once a day. That’s it. The mere idea of re-applying layer after layer of the stuff on sweaty, sandy skin on the beach... no. Just no. The feeling would drive me insane. I’d rather cover up with clothing and a hat and sit in the shade.
I struggle with that to. Every single drugstore sunscreen breaks me out. My face and chest. If course those are places that I pay close attention to with applying my sunscreen. I guess I just deal with the breakouts
But when I apply body sunscreen I get so sticky and gross feeling. I have to put alot on frequently to or I burn. I hate it. But I could never put that much on my face it would be a disaster. Of course if I am at the river or something I wont have makeup on more than likely so I could reapply more often than say a work day. But still. I cant stand to be sticky.
I feel you. Everytime I apply sunscreen more than once a day, it doesn't matter which sunscreen, it breaks me out or triggers my rosacea. And I know it is a controversial opinion in the skincare community but tbh if you only apply it once a day, you're already doing much more for your skin and health then the majority of people. You shouldn't have to make yourself feel icky in your skin.
Thank you Dr Dray!
This morning I had to go to the pharmacy to get some meds for a patient and the Anthelios 50 was on sale, so I got the tinted version.
Cannot wait to see how it feels on my skin compared to the cicaplast b5 spf50 that I have been using for years.
Ps: your headband is the cutest thing ever!!! Yay
You should do a video of comparing different UVA measurement systems and how they are used in the world. It may be hard to know what one of those is for a product without a rating, but I'd be curious to see what countries use in the world for that.
Can u review more vegan sunscreens for dark skin tones
Why do we have to reapply indoors? I have the windows closed and covered with curtains and I'm not sitting close to it. I know UVA can get in but I've read that it can't spread all the way into the room. So I should be safe away from the window right?
I'm wondering the same, how much uva can spread inside a room with and without curtains. My first guess would be that you're fine.
Tell my faded Furniture in artwork that. I believe somehow it gets in because my furniture and art was several feet across the room, Shades and curtains closed. Also a candle got discolored and the glass covered by a curtain is only a small triangular glass slightly larger than someone's face. It's unreal but it gets in.
@@cashmerehazel21 check her video about visible light. To summarise, propigmented wavelength of visible light has been shown to give hyperpigmentation especially for group of Fitzpatrick 3 and above, other than that the exposure from "devices" is not as strong as sun. And the important note is UV filter DO NOT protect you against propigmented wavelength of visible light, BUT Iron Oxide does. So applying sunscreen in the night time is ridiculous. As long as you use device as it is (not too close etc) it's fine.
I also recommed labmuffin's video for this topic
@@sable7114 i believe that faded furniture and discoloured candle has more "other factors" than UVA, probably reaction with oxygen and stuff(?)
But yes I do think that this topic should be more well-research
I can't say for certain, but I feel like it can. Even if it doesn't, I think it's good to be in the habit of doing it and protecting your skin.
Also, you could have to leave the house at sometimes on a whim, or need to move to another room, or go take in the washing from the line.
There are many reasons through out the day why you might interact with sun. I'm not great with applying, but trying to do better!
Happy Thursday, Dr Dray! Thanks so much for the tips. I use sunscreen every day but need to get better at reapplying more frequently. Appreciate all you do to help keep us healthy! I hope you have a wonderful evening. 💜
Thanks! Very helpful 👌 I'm SO glad you keep UP with the latest research and are willing to share! I've learned more from you than ANY dermatologist I've seen in person! ❤
There’s a debate circulating that people with darker skin tones need less sun screen than those with fairer skin tones. What are your thoughts on this?
Your eyebrows would look amazzzzzing laminated!!! 💖💖 thank you for this video I really needed it!!!
Hey Dr Dray, What are your thoughts on sunscreen sticks? I love them but wasn't sure if they provide enough coverage.
Am I the only one who hits the like button right when she's just saying ''Well, hey guys!'' I already know it's going to be something goooood! haha
Do you have any product recommendations for little bumps on your forehead. Also love your videos keep it up!
I had it b4. I used zo exfoliation accelerator and it helped. Its a combination of lactic and glycolic acid.
I used the Paulas choice 2% BHA exfoliant. It has Salicylic acid, it works great for any bumps. It’s pricey but it does go on sale, that’s when I stocked up :)
Hey! Maybe u can try using the AH BHA peeling solution from the ordinary (pls read the instructions and do a patch test before using if u plan to ). I had some horrible texture on my forehead and I got rid of it with just 3 uses (3 weeks i. e)
@@Vivian_85 Hi Viviana I actually have been usi9ng that for a month now and it doesn't help. I use it 2 times a week. Sometimes 3. Thanks for the suggestion though
Any cleanser with ingredients like AHAs and BHAs will annihilate any white and black heads.
Never been this early! Hi, Dr. Dray 🌞
May you please do (another) insta post/ YT video about hydroquinone. I stopped using it after 4 months. What is the longest one can use it successively? How long of a break must one take before resuming its use. And during that sabbatical, can one use other melanin-suppressive ingredients, like tranexamic acid, arbutin, or licorice root?
Would love to hear about this as well!
She recently said 6 months.
Dr Dray has some videos on hydroquinone. If you haven’t watched them yet, just type “dr dray hydroquinone” in the TH-cam search bar to easily find them.
J T thanks, but I’ve watched them already. To my knowledge, she has never addressed the length of the sabbatical.
Honestly, this sunscreen thing is getting crazy. I get it, sun protection is important. But cmon, reapplying every 2 hours? Who has the energy and money for that? 95% of people never use sunscreen and they age just fine. I guess that when you are a skincare obsessed person, then you can't live without it lol but for a normal person with a busy life and average budget this is just crazy
I take care of 3 children, go to school, and manage to get my sunscreen reapplied every 2 hours. I really think you’d be surprised that even busy people can get it on. It only takes maybe 2 minutes
if you are constantly in great amount of sun exposure then yes every 2 hour is a must, but if you can use a hat or some clothes to help with sun protection or you are not exposed to sun for hours and hours then i think you dont need that much but make sure you are protected
@@lesliepizana1064 for me reapplying sunscreen when I am outside, in a rush & cannot clean my face properly is quite disgusting, but good for you:)
@@MM-ds4qv I live in Poland, reapplying every 2 hours is just crazy for me (unless its summer). most of the time I can barely see the sun lol lets not get obsessive over this sun protection
@@MM-ds4qv yup where i am is all windows. So I need sunscreen all the time.
Every time I used to go to dermatology appointments with any sort of tan, I would get little comments from my dermatologist about how I should wear more sunscreen. Even though I knew she was right, it wasn't until this year that I got serious about it. I realized that I'm 21 and my years of youthful skin are limited so I better take care of it now to make it easier later. So thank you to you, hyram, and my dermatologist for convincing me to take care of myself 😂
Dr Dray, thank you so much for answering my question about the UV index. I love watching your videos and becoming more educated on how to care for my skin.❤️
Hello Dr Dray, I work nights and sleep days so I was wondering if I should be wearing sunscreen if I am under florescent lights all night? Thank you!
Fluorescent lights aren’t emitting UV rays like the sun, so you’re fine with no sunscreen if you have no sunlight coming from windows at your workplace
I appreciate your existence Dr. Dray! By the way do you have any product recommendations for getting rid of keloidalis folliculitis? I’ve had it for years and I finally want to fix the problem. Thank you.
I've been using sunscreen for a very long time now cause I have a little redness on my face but NEVER had i thought of putting it on my neck until I started getting older and cared. Also, I don't think I've been using enough. I've recently, thanks to Dr. Dray, have quit make up to pile on more sunscreen! Ty Dr. Dray!
Dr Dray I love your videos, you are literally my favourite, please don't ever change your style!!!! I've genuinely learned so much about how to care for my face/products from you :) Love from the UK.
A THANK YOU and a QUESTION for Dr. Dray! 💗
First, You’ve inspired me to take care of my skin! I seriously love your content. I love knowing ALL the reasons WHY I’m doing something, not just that I need it to do it. Thanks for all your content.💗
Question! How old do your children have to be to wear sunscreen? And which sunscreens would you recommend for children or can they use the same products I use? My kids have extremely sensitive skin.
I'm not Dr Dray, but I know she has a video dedicated to skincare for toddlers and kids, and that includes sunscreen information/recommendation!
i guess she has a video on sunscreen Q&A prt 2 or 3..do check it out
I believe it’s 6 months or older before you can apply sunscreen to a baby, but ALWAYS check with your child’s pediatrician on this topic.
Freakin reading my mind daily. Happy Thursday Dr Dray and peeps ❤️
Thanks Reed have a great July 4th 😀
Thank You!! Happy Thursday to You Too!! Have an Amazing Day!!
Have learned so much since I have tuned in to your wisdom. Thank you so very much for saving me so much money at the drug store. Love from Vancouver Island
Yes! I’ll wait for video on how to apply sunscreen with full face of make up. I have the problem of my sunscreen pilling when I apply my make up. I’ve tried applying a little at a time and waiting before I go in with make up and still have the same issue.
I’m home most of the time, I still apply and reapply sunscreen but it bothers me a lot when I think about all the uvb filters I’m putting on my face when in fact I don’t need protección against sunburn, I mostly wear it for uva protection I just wish we had better options here in the States for Uva which is my main purpose for putting sunscreen.
omg same i always wondered why they dont make an spf 15 sunscreen whith very hight uva protection that feels nice and doesnt sting the eyes :/
But uvb is the one that causes cancer though. It doesn’t just burn. So you do want it.
I realize we shouldn’t wash between applications, but what recommendations do you have for people with really oily skin since that oil is going to continue accumulating throughout the day and probably degrading and melting off the sunscreen at a much quicker rate. Especially for folks like me who look like we’re sweaty from just our oil production.
I used oil blotting paper. They were a lifesaver for me when I was in my 20s when I’m at work.
But now I just apply lose powder over the sunscreen.
The sunscreen I use (Nivea UV Face Shine Control) has a long lasting matte effect/absorbs excess oil.
I wear a UV hat in the summer so I don’t get sunburnt on my scalp again, that was hooorrible
Thank you for your daily videos and generously sharing your knowledge with us, Dr. Dray!
My dad finally accepted he was balding when he got a sunburn on his head. Scalp application is important at that point!
Just trust me.
Yes, we do dr. Dray 😁
Is it just me or does sunscreen also blocks your pores? Ugh I know I need to reapply throughout the day but my acne just hates it...
I spend more on sunscreens that I only use on my face for this reason. I personally like Japanese sunscreens for the face.
I wish I could get sunscreens from Asian brands but most of them don’t ship to Brazil which is where I live :/
Check out the website cosdna and enter different sunscreens. It will tell you which ingredients are generally more comedogenic and irritating. Also reapplying if you’ve been sweating can cause breakouts 🤷♀️
Try Heliocare 360° brand..
Im so happy you're going to be doing a video on SPF and wearing makeup. I have to wear foundation during the week at work and always wonder if Im diminishing the SPF efficacy. Also I use a mattifying primer before SPF and was wondering if that too might interfere with the SPF. Thanks for all you do :)
Which physical sunscreens are beneficial in skin of colour and in which products can they be found, Dr Dray? Caucasian skin is different to skin of colour. Please advise and make videos for us with skin of colour too 🙏
I’m curious how the recommended quantity of sunscreen changes based on direct vs indirect light. If I’m 5 ft from an East-facing window, is my risk still as high in the afternoon?
Should I reapply over an unwashed face even if I have dried sweat on my face? I work outside for my job and sometimes my face feels really crusty by the time I have the chance for a break
I'm also wondering this bc i sweat at work
Hi Dr Dray, what about applying sunscreen to your scalp? I had seen you mentioned that in the video.
Is the “water resistant” claim similar to or the same as the “sweat resistant” claim? I often find that after I’ve applied sunscreen to my face, and I’m waiting the 20-30 mins. before going out, I start sweating it off. :-/
I think I apply more sunscreen than Dr Dray! Like her, I go slow and let it dry, and I don’t have any pilling issues. 😂 💗 🧴 🕶 🌞
:)
@@DrDrayzday hello YALL ARE WE SUPPOSE TO APPLY IT BEFORE OR AFTER MOISTURIZER?! GOOGLE IS GIVING ME MIXED RESULTS
@@bigbadcow7726 EDIT:
she recently answer it in her ig story (idk if we still could see it), it's *AFTER.
She actually advise to not use moisturiser if your skin can handle the sunscreen formulation without moisturiser, otherwise if your skin is dry, apply moisturizer BEFORE sunscreen
I'm sorry i didnt read the comment correctly before
But the point is
1. Moisturizer
2. Sunscreen
bigbadcow: Sunscreen after moisturizer but make sure all serum/toner/essence/moisturizer layers have dried before applying your sunscreen. 👏 😊
@@hanamiya8008 Thank you guys! that was going to be my next concern as an oILY lady
I've been experimenting with a 1/4 teaspoon of sunscreen for my face. When using the 'recommended' amount I've found that some formulations act differently in my experience. Some of the mattifying sunscreens that I love, I found it harder to use at a larger volume. I will definitely try layering my sunscreen now.☺
You have beautiful skin!
Ok but why do these companies only sell sunscreens in these little frickin amounts, if you have to apply that often? Why not a liter sunscreen? I would totally buy that.
To have more money✨
Dr. Dray I love your skincare videos. I have learned so much from you. Can you do a demonstration video of how you apply sunscreen on your face, and neck area?
Dr Dray. How can you apply sunscreen on top of makeup, is it even possible. Keeping in mind the makeup has an spf element
Microfiber beauty sponge, tap around on face and then apply a small bit of any powders you may have dulled like your blush or contour
Your skin looks amazing!
Can you please explain whether you recommend applying sunscreen or moisturizer first? Thanks
How do you put sunscreen on the scalp, through all the hair???
As someone with oily skin my concern with reapplying is that by the time I have to go a second time (morning to noon indoors) my skin has produced it's oils and I feel icky putting anything without blotting. I don't blott instantly after application, I just wonder if that specific blotting is okay. I have great sunscreens that I love and I don't want to be buying extra products (powder) if blotting is not and issue in that scenario. I've been confused about this for a while and would love your feedback. :)
I would love some insight on this too, my skin is EXTREMELY oily
I use arrowroot powder!
Oh man I definitely use more than a teaspoon of sunscreen on my face and neck 😂 probably more like a tablespoon!
My goodness !! Your skin is amazing !! Your so pretty!! Thank you for being you!!!
Hello Dr Dray , this video is very helpful! As someone who just started the tretinoin journey with a dry skin that lead me upplying moisturisere 3 to 4 times a day , how would you recomend to behave with sunscreen protection in this case? Should I apply moisturizer over the sunscreen and then again sunscreen over moisturizer and so on for the rest of the day? It would be so helpful to have an insight about this case! Thank you :)
thanks for reminding me. i went out for groceries today and didn't put sunscreen on. lots of sun today, in florida. :/ even if it was just 1 minute of sun, my skin was really burning in the parking lot still.
I watched this as I was putting on my sunscreen.
I enjoy these videos so much, where you give us info about a specific issue or skin-problem🥰 . I have a question about peach fuzz: do you think sunscreens spread better or more effectively on shaved/ dermaplaned face? Or it really doesn't make a difference regarding protection? Thank You!
Imagine reapplying sweaty, tired, uncomfortable and trying to avoid catching the COVID so you need to be more cautious.