you should have 1M followers.instead ppl are taking advice from self proclaimed beauty gurus who have no medical background yet they tell ppl how to treat/hide/cover skin issues w makeup/overpriced serums/creams, etc
That's partly true. Some people who do give advice about skin do say to take it with a pintch of salt. Also a youtuber like Hyrum who gives some advice does give good advice but he isn't saying to ditch the dermatologist. Be says to go see one what this is for information and fun, in every skin video.
I have my car windshield and side windows coated with a clear Llumar UV sheeting whenever I buy a new car. The spf is 25+, and it also reduces the heat in the car (from the sun). It is recommended by the Skin Cancer Foundation.
Tripthi Rasquinha If you google Llumar UV coating and access their website, they have a retail-locator by zipcode so you can find an installer. It's a couple of hundred dollars depending on how many windows and the installer. Melanoma runs in my family so I take precautions. Good luck!
I've been wearing sunscreen indoors for yearrrrs already my mom used to yell at me bc she thought I was over exaggerating. I would reapply in the bathroom, they didn't understand and still kinda don't. Def was annoying but I didn't care and still do it
I have used sunscreen for years, but nothing like I do now because of you!!! I so appreciate you sharing all your knowledge!!! Very informative video!!!
Oh, Dr. Dray, just got word that my friend from high school (we are age 66) is at Cleveland Clinic for surgery (yesterday) for what she says is an aggressive cancer...Merkel cell carcinoma. She put a warning out to everyone that it is caused from tanning outside and tanning bed... back in the day. We did not use sunscreen back then either. Please, everyone, do as Dr. Dray tells us....use your sunscreen and for the little ones too. I hope my friend will be ok. :-(
I’m totally and absolutely OBSESSED with your videos! I watch you at home, during my breaks, taking car rides, when I’m cooking... You provide so much informative and valuable content, I share your videos with whom ever I can. I even got my boyfriend into watching your videos and now we both practice healthy skin habits together. I just wanted to thank you for taking the time to make these videos. Im forever a fan! #LoveYouDoc
I am an esthetician, and I remember teachers showing us pictures of truckers who were driving trucks for 10+ years and you would be surprised at how much damage does the sun do to our skin! Basically, all of their right sides (the driving side - close to the truck side window) were full of wrinkles, pigmentations and just overall looked very much different than their left sides (close to the center of the truck), that were smooth and had less pigmentations, skin was looking really good. It’s seriously amazing to see that and you realize that all about the sun damage is true! Take care after yourselves, people!
What I like about Dr Dray is she does not hold back the detailed information as if we are not clever enough to understand - thank you! It is refreshing.
I have all of my windows at home tinted with grey, heating blocking and 99% UV blocking films but i still wear SPF 30 at home, because i sometimes open my windows or go do groceries etc.
I can't get over the picture of that lady's face. I haven't always been consistent with wearing protection indoors but will definitely be more mindful of it now! Thanks so much.
If for no other reason, I will be eternally thankful that I found your channel to find out (for the 1st time) that sunscreen is needed inside! At 69 yrs old and having had a melanoma in 1997 I take sunscreen very seriously now. I can't believe that none of the dermatologists that I've seen have ever told me that. Well, you can bet that I apply it indoors now and thank you sooooo much!
Well, that’s also partially our fault. With the pollution we are thinning the ozone layer in our atmosphere so much more of those bad sun rays are hitting us right through. I think sun is going to get much stronger and worse for us in the future... also when humans lost their “fur” our skin became much more sensitive to the environment.
I’ve honestly never heard of UVA coming through windows, I find that frightening. Why are so many misinformed and not properly educated about sun damage? I’ve used tanningbeds in the past and thought I was ”doing good” just by stopping that habit a couple of years ago 😰.
uva also does not have anything to do with vitamin D synthesis (which most people are fixated on the "need" for "good" vitmain D from sun")....most of the sun that hits you isn't even relevant to vitamin D synthesis
Dr Dray thank you for spreading this information around the globe through your channels, you’ve got a lot of people listening to you know! You’re doing an awsome job in educating us! And entertaining us as well 😊🌟❤️
Once again thank you for educating us in a relatable and compelling manner. My sunscreen game has changed since following you. I’ve discovered some additional cosmetic benefits to being committed to sunscreen application that others may appreciate. I no longer use cosmetics to achieve the “dewy” look to my skin both with and without foundation. A plan over layer of sunscreen adds that on its own and actually makes my makeup application look better!!! I also believe that sunscreen works better as a “primer” than products marketed as such. I encourage women who don’t want to give up wearing foundation to substitute sunscreen for primers and highlighters. Wish I would have made this discovery when I was younger I would have saved some money and would have prevented some sun damage. I’ve always been that person who avoids the sun when outdoors, staying in the shade but after listening to this I realize I’ve been exposed in ways I hadn’t realized. I can’t go back and change what I did in the past but I will be controlling what I do in the future managing my sunscreen use more responsibly and perfectly! Thanks Dr Dray for your msg
I don't doubt this a bit. I'm fair and I've always stayed a light pink all summer despite wearing sunscreen outside. Definitely wearing it indoors now!
I always learn so much from you! I enjoy these videos so much, and they have been life changing for me. You helped me find a sunscreen that I can actually use, and now I just got in all of my hats. I'm so excited! I am ordering clothes, sunglasses, and chapstick today. My father has skin cancer, so you have really been able to put my mind at ease by educating me on what I can do to avoid this for myself. We love you , and love seeing your mom and the dog in the videos!!! The dog is so cute!!!! Thanks again for all you do!!!
DC Dray I stay inside with my curtains and blackout. No Sun. I never use sunscreen at home and I am very fair. My skin never get red because I completely avoid even indirect light.
UV-A(ages you) UV-B(burns you). All because you are not getting burned doesn't mean you're not getting hit with UV rays. I tend to agree with you, but you're presenting your counter-argument incorrectly.
@@MaquiagemparaEles yeah, as far as i know my skin barrier is weak and blue lights affect the health of my skin, it differs from a person to another tho
Hey Dr. Dray! Great informative video as usual. I’ve had to step up my sun protection game since being diagnosed with an autoimmune disease. I’ve worn sunscreen everyday for years. But I didn’t reapply and I didn’t wear a hat. Now I do both on a daily basis. Hope you’re having a great day!
Alainia C same here, I was diagnosed with Sjogrens and being tested again for lupus. Spf and dark glasses here, try to avoid sun as much as I can get away with !
Another helpful video! Do window blinds offer additional protection in your home? I have the wooden type and in the warm months they stay closed because it helps keep the ac bill down.
My allergic reactions were worse on my left arm and realized the sun from driving was probably the culprit even with sunscreen on. Got full opera lengths gloves with UV protection and my skin is so happy 🤓. Thanks Dr. Dray.
How damaging are the fluorescent lights in my work office compared to the UV coming through the windows ? How strong of UVA and UVB protection do I need if I only stay in this work office?
Visible light can also damage the skin, mostly blue light. In order to combat blue light, you can use a sunscreen with iron oxides (which is in anything that has a tint, like makeup or tinted sunscreen). I don’t think visible/blue light is particularly dangerous, but it does contribute to hyper pigmentation. As far as UV protection, spf 15 protects from 93% of UVB, spf 30 = 97% of UVB, and spf 50 = 98%. However that’s strictly UVB, UVA doesn’t really have a good measure (some countries use PA), but I’d recommend a sunscreen with zinc oxide spf 30-50 because it will be very stable and protect from both UVA/UVB.
I actually wear sunscreen as a habit. But when I am on a hike or a job or on the freeway, I wear a Buff--a stretchy cylindrical cloth that gives me absolute sun protection. I will not wear it while driving or walking on city streets, because I don't want to scare people. I take it on and off, but there's always sunscreen underneath. I'm a dude pushing fifty but most people think I'm pushing thirty. My mom used to make me do this and I got teased in high school by other boys--moisturizer, sunscreen, vaseline. But I went to my 30 year reunion and those guys look chewed up and spit out.
Excellent talk. One of the most informative yet. Everyone should be taught this info early on, it could save lives. I am sharing what I learn here and encouraging people to subscribe to your channel. You are a gem.
This was very informative. I’ve always been good about wearing sunscreen and I feel lucky I’ve learned to wear even more now and reapply! I’m only 20 but you know I’m trying to prevent aging & skin cancer! My friends think I’m crazy for all the sunscreen I wear. They don’t understand!!
Kelsey p Well when they start aging and getting wrinkles and looking old and then look for anti aging shit to remedy it in 10 years or even less while you still look the same, they’ll regret not wearing sunscreen.
liesje v anything that puts out uv rays, yes. tanning beds obviously, also uv boxes that are used in some art processes and to cure nail polish, welding.
I got a Japanese hat clip with a UV sensitive bead on it. The bead goes purple when exposed to UV light, the darker the colour, the more UV present. While I was on a holiday road trip recently, the bead was dark purple even inside the car! So reapply, people!
item.rakuten.co.jp/roseblanc/gc-39/ Use Google translate to purchase. I can't really read Japanese but the Chrome browser translate extension works great. This shop ships internationally too. I have 2 of their hats (the oldest is about 2 years old), a parasol and this hat clip in orange. All very high quality. Everything is machine washable too.
I have my car window tinted at a professional shop, the manufacture info states it blocks up to 400nm. How reliable do you think this is? Do you think this would be equivalent to wearing a good sunscreen with very good UVA UVB protection?
Thank you for clarifying all of this Dr. Dray! I've tried researching this myself, but found it to be so confusing. Basically always layer on sunscreen!!!!😎
Wow, impacting message! I’ve seen a similar picture of a truck driver who had more photo skin damage on his left side than his right side, similar to the one you showed. I also work close to a window which I appreciate the view, but I’ve been reapplying sunscreen mid day to prevent skin damage. Thx for the reminder and I’ve enjoying testing several sunscreens you’ve recommended. I love your sunscreen reviews! Have a great weekend! 👍🏼
I am sure you are having a big impact on the health of your viewers. Never would I have thought that I would ditch makeup for sunscreen and start wearing sun sleeves but you have me converted ☺
Okay. . . . . but what if one works indoors NOT by any windows? Or far away from windows? Think: casinos, retail stores inside a mall etc. . . . (I still put sunscreen on for the 15 min of sun exposure I get on the bus ride to and from work, but other than that, there's no windows in the cash office, and at home I'm mostly in my bedroom which is in the basement, so I don't get much sun =P)
I got the red rose strawberry cheesecake tea in the mail this week. It’s really good! I’m always wanting something sweet in the evenings and this is a great no-calorie alternative.
Thank you Dr Dray for this informative video. I have been following your advice in terms of sunscreen and skincare and my skin is much better now thanks to you. xoxo
I loved this Q&A (well, I love them all), and I am going to be more vigilant about indoor sun protection at work. I sit under sky lights and next to a row of windows. My coworkers get bent out of shape if I close the blinds, and I have been "talked to" about opening an umbrella to shield myself against the overhead sunlight -- and to reduce the glare on my monitor that is exposed to sooo much light. I may start wearing a sun hat at my desk as an added layer of protection.
Yay, my coolibar order came in and I can’t wait to wear my shirt and hat! I’m glad the fitness tee is in a lighter fabrication so I won’t overheat too much!
Thanks for this! And thanks also for the JAAD reference! My brother didn't believe me when I said tinted windows don't protect from all types of UV light!
i still have a question though. How about simply staying in shadow and never be in direct sun light? I know rays are still reflected by objects (inside as outside) and even the sky, producing what i think it's called "diffused light". are UVB and UVA also reflected? and if so, are they still dangerous in that way? I ask because i already tend to avoid direct sunlight, is this behavior already protecting me?
Fantastic topic as usual! I may have missed it but have you ever done a video on anti pollution skin care? Seems like so many products popping up claiming to be anti pollution but I can’t get my head around how that works!
I had Melanoma 7 years ago. A little blemish, or so I thought, turned out to be stage 2A Melanoma. What a wake up call for me. Sunscreen!Sunscreen!Sunscreen! Love your videos Dr Dray :) Off topic but what do you think about Sebamed face and body wash? Thanks for all you do!
Hi Dr. Dray thank you great video. I have a long sleeve shirt with the thumb sleeves and i put it on in my car always when i drive. I also have a sun shield for my drivers side window. I feel like people get alot of their skin damage while driving everyday.
I thank you again for teaching us SO much on skin protection! Who knew? Also, for those of us with older, dry, sensitive skin , who faithfully wear sunscreen, and have difficulty removing it completely, I have a question: do you find that unscented cold cream works as well, or better than micellar water? This , of course, would be the first step in a 2-part cleanse. Thank you for any advice!
If you’re concerned about HEV (High Energy Visible) aka blue light Dr. Dray recommends tinted sunscreens with iron oxides which absorb these wavelengths. Keep in mind makeup products like foundations also usually contain iron oxides and will afford you blue light protection (though not SPF unless otherwise stated).
I put hand cream on after every time I wash my hands. I rub the extra on to my forearms. Would it be awful, if I just mixed sunscreen into my hand cream?
Very informative! Dr dray, have you tried cerave's lip balm spf 30? I bought it recently and love it. I was using Paula's choice but this is cheaper and I like how it feels on the lips better. It's not shiny and I swear my lips stay hydrated a lot longer.
I understand that UVA comes in through clear glass windows in the home. What if you put up black out blinds in your home's windows and the room is basically dark with very little visible light coming in....does that protect a person from UVA ?
Yes, it does. The opacity of a substance is a great guide to its spf. Hold the fabric against light- if little light passes through- for eg denim, then it has a high spf.
I invested in RayBan sunglasses because I figured good quality sunglasses would last me a long time, but now I keep reading that they should be replaced every 3 years or so because the UV protective treatment degrades over time. I never leave my sunglasses in the car or exposed to direct sunlight except when I'm wearing them (and I usually wear a hat as well), hopefully this will prolong their life a bit. I'd love to hear your thoughts on this Dr Dray!
What if you are working indoors but not anywhere near windows. We still need to reapply 3 times. Do the radiations from artificial lighting cause photo ageing as well?
I should definitely start my search for an affordable sunscreen with high uva protection for when I am in the house. But, how effective curtains can be for filtering uv that comes through windows? Thanks ❤.
I have the double whammy of light coming in car window on left and right side because I also drive a US Mail truck and drive on the other side. I wear arm sleeves for work. They help a lot. Other carriers are starting to wear them too.
I am 45 and have never worn sunscreen when I am just staying indoors, although I always wear it outdoors. While I was watching your video it hit me - I grow houseplants - specifically African violets and their kin - and I know what kind of light they need to grow and that they get it through the windows! I just never connected it in my brain before.! Off to put on sunscreen.
@@DrDrayzday One thing I notice - again with plants- is I have to move plants further from the window or use shades in the WINTER not the summer. In the winter the lower sun angle comes right through the window and burns the plants whereas in summer I can leave the plants nearer the window with no shades because the sun is largely overhead. I don't know if that is a warning for skin as well.
It was exactly the same that made me think about wearing spf indoors. My plants get enough light to grow indoors so now I wear spf every day, even when indoors
What if you keep your mini blinds down when inside, curtains shut and you're not right next to a window? Does that help protect you? Should i still wear protection anyway in this situation?
I've got a question that I really can't find an answer to, up to that time you have to wear sunscreen? up to 5pm? up to 6pm? up to 7pm? Which is the right time to take it off?
A teaspoon of sunscreen to the face every two hours from 8am to 6pm is 0.8oz per day. Most of the sunscreens come in like 1-2oz bottles. So a new bottle every other or third day?
I am a little confused no direct light comes inside my house but if I open the curtains the room lights up( but no direct light) should I wear sunscreen??
Great info as always. My daughter who has suffered from eczema her entire life now has dyshidrotic eczema too. I purchased her Cerave and Vanicream to try based on your reviews. She had been using DML for years but her skin isn't responding to it like it once did. We thought we would try changing things up a bit to see if it helps her.
A question for another video... what is Miceller Water? I’ve used it to remove makeup but what is it made from and what should we know about it from your perspective? Thanks Dr. Drey!! ☀️
Do you recommend sunscreen in winter? Even if you live in a climate where it's not very sunny and it is cold? Can I use the same sunscreen on my face as my body and when do I apply it? After my morning shower? How often would I apply.
I truly admire you🌸 As a Child/adolescent psych fellow I appreciate and enjoy a channel where you are empowering all of us with knowledge without neglecting the mind/body interconnection (Just saw your psoriasis video👍🏻❤️) lots of love from Puerto Rico 🌸
Shopping on the Amazonian today and now Amazon has their own brand of Moisturizing Sunscreen to possibly compete with Aveeno?? It is called SoliMo Absolutely Beaming Daily Moisturizer. I haven’t compared ingredients, but the bottle looks similar to Aveeno! $9.47 for 4oz
I apologize if you've already addressed this; I'm relatively new to your channel. Will lip sunscreens prevent recurrence of HSV-1? I only get outbreaks when I've been in the sun longer than usual. Thank you for your wonderful channel!
Dear Doctor, I've read, that the chemical filters in sunscreen degradates after abort 2 hours to the fri radicals, so the skin should be washed before applying of the next layer, otherwise it ages - is that true? And I also have read, that we don't need to reapply the physical sunscreen during the day, if we don't rub it off the skin, because the physical filters just reflect the sunlight like a mirror - what is your opinion?
When I started working from home 8 years ago, I thought I didn't need to wear sunscreen on the days I was inside all day long. That was a huge mistake. Years later, my skin became photosensitive, I have rosacea, and melasma. :( My home has many east and west facing windows, so light comes in all day long. This year however, I purchased UPF curtains, and I do wear sunscreen now every single day while indoors.
Thank you so much for this video! ❤️ How about light from tv/ cell phone/ computer? Is there any evidence that we need protection for these lights? Thanks
Dr. Dray, I realized what a big fan I am when my coworker was told by his dermatologist if he’s not careful he will have cancer by age 40 as he is very fair, bald and in his 20’s. So naturally I asked him if he wears sunscreen daily and he replied “NO, I’m rarely in the sun“ OMG, I went Dr Dray on him and I couldn’t stop laughing at myself when I shared Sunscreen & Subscribe 😂
My favorite mnemonic device to help me remember is UVAge and UVBurn
smart!
Omg i also came up with that while studying for my derm class 😛
Oh wow why I didn't I think if that
That’s also my method to memorize everything better! :)
Clever!
you should have 1M followers.instead ppl are taking advice from self proclaimed beauty gurus who have no medical background yet they tell ppl how to treat/hide/cover skin issues w makeup/overpriced serums/creams, etc
Deep af..true af!
That's partly true. Some people who do give advice about skin do say to take it with a pintch of salt. Also a youtuber like Hyrum who gives some advice does give good advice but he isn't saying to ditch the dermatologist. Be says to go see one what this is for information and fun, in every skin video.
@@Asumi441 but is unfair hyram didn't have to study almost a decade he is helping but Andrea should have more suscribers
Hahah Happy to report to past you that she has over a million Followers now! 😁
I have my car windshield and side windows coated with a clear Llumar UV sheeting whenever I buy a new car. The spf is 25+, and it also reduces the heat in the car (from the sun). It is recommended by the Skin Cancer Foundation.
Good advice!
I wanna do this
Thanks! Didn’t know this existed.
Laura Jaren thank you. Could you tell me how much it costs ? Could that be applied to home windows
Tripthi Rasquinha If you google Llumar UV coating and access their website, they have a retail-locator by zipcode so you can find an installer. It's a couple of hundred dollars depending on how many windows and the installer. Melanoma runs in my family so I take precautions.
Good luck!
I've been wearing sunscreen indoors for yearrrrs already my mom used to yell at me bc she thought I was over exaggerating. I would reapply in the bathroom, they didn't understand and still kinda don't. Def was annoying but I didn't care and still do it
good work
I have used sunscreen for years, but nothing like I do now because of you!!! I so appreciate you sharing all your knowledge!!! Very informative video!!!
:)
Oh, Dr. Dray, just got word that my friend from high school (we are age 66) is at Cleveland Clinic for surgery (yesterday) for what she says is an aggressive cancer...Merkel cell carcinoma. She put a warning out to everyone that it is caused from tanning outside and tanning bed... back in the day. We did not use sunscreen back then either. Please, everyone, do as Dr. Dray tells us....use your sunscreen and for the little ones too. I hope my friend will be ok. :-(
Jen Midwest sorry to hear about your friend. Hope everything goes well with her surgery and gets well soon 🙏🏻
Thank you so much, Vartouhi Asadourian.
I hope that too, Jen.
I’m totally and absolutely OBSESSED with your videos! I watch you at home, during my breaks, taking car rides, when I’m cooking... You provide so much informative and valuable content, I share your videos with whom ever I can. I even got my boyfriend into watching your videos and now we both practice healthy skin habits together. I just wanted to thank you for taking the time to make these videos. Im forever a fan! #LoveYouDoc
The photo of that lady office worker was shocking!
You're so pretty 😭😭
I am an esthetician, and I remember teachers showing us pictures of truckers who were driving trucks for 10+ years and you would be surprised at how much damage does the sun do to our skin! Basically, all of their right sides (the driving side - close to the truck side window) were full of wrinkles, pigmentations and just overall looked very much different than their left sides (close to the center of the truck), that were smooth and had less pigmentations, skin was looking really good. It’s seriously amazing to see that and you realize that all about the sun damage is true! Take care after yourselves, people!
What I like about Dr Dray is she does not hold back the detailed information as if we are not clever enough to understand - thank you! It is refreshing.
I have all of my windows at home tinted with grey, heating blocking and 99% UV blocking films but i still wear SPF 30 at home, because i sometimes open my windows or go do groceries etc.
I can't get over the picture of that lady's face. I haven't always been consistent with wearing protection indoors but will definitely be more mindful of it now! Thanks so much.
I know, right?!
If for no other reason, I will be eternally thankful that I found your channel to find out (for the 1st time) that sunscreen is needed inside! At 69 yrs old and having had a melanoma in 1997 I take sunscreen very seriously now. I can't believe that none of the dermatologists that I've seen have ever told me that. Well, you can bet that I apply it indoors now and thank you sooooo much!
i am sorry to hear you had to go through a melanoma dx
why does the sun have to be that bad for gods sake
Well, that’s also partially our fault. With the pollution we are thinning the ozone layer in our atmosphere so much more of those bad sun rays are hitting us right through. I think sun is going to get much stronger and worse for us in the future... also when humans lost their “fur” our skin became much more sensitive to the environment.
@@samantarizzi248 well said:)
Free mind 😉
I immediately re-applied sunscreen as soon as I saw my notification. lol!
Maricris R. Lolol ME TOOOO!!!
Hahahaha! So did I! Even though it's raining outside!
Haha! It’s Pavlovian; I did it, too. ☺️
but how can we do this if we are wearing makeup
Classicgirl I heard someone say that you take a beauty blender put the sunscreen on and damp it on your skin over your makeup
As always I am smarter after watching your video.
I’ve honestly never heard of UVA coming through windows, I find that frightening. Why are so many misinformed and not properly educated about sun damage? I’ve used tanningbeds in the past and thought I was ”doing good” just by stopping that habit a couple of years ago 😰.
uva also does not have anything to do with vitamin D synthesis (which most people are fixated on the "need" for "good" vitmain D from sun")....most of the sun that hits you isn't even relevant to vitamin D synthesis
Dr Dray thank you for spreading this information around the globe through your channels, you’ve got a lot of people listening to you know! You’re doing an awsome job in educating us! And entertaining us as well 😊🌟❤️
Once again thank you for educating us in a relatable and compelling manner. My sunscreen game has changed since following you. I’ve discovered some additional cosmetic benefits to being committed to sunscreen application that others may appreciate. I no longer use cosmetics to achieve the “dewy” look to my skin both with and without foundation. A plan over layer of sunscreen adds that on its own and actually makes my makeup application look better!!! I also believe that sunscreen works better as a “primer” than products marketed as such. I encourage women who don’t want to give up wearing foundation to substitute sunscreen for primers and highlighters. Wish I would have made this discovery when I was younger I would have saved some money and would have prevented some sun damage. I’ve always been that person who avoids the sun when outdoors, staying in the shade but after listening to this I realize I’ve been exposed in ways I hadn’t realized. I can’t go back and change what I did in the past but I will be controlling what I do in the future managing my sunscreen use more responsibly and perfectly! Thanks Dr Dray for your msg
:)
Once again you’re answering questions I didn’t know I had. Thank you!
I don't doubt this a bit. I'm fair and I've always stayed a light pink all summer despite wearing sunscreen outside. Definitely wearing it indoors now!
Hi dr dray,
Would UV still penetrate through the window if there's no direct sunlight? Just visible light
Never touched sunscreen until I got sun burn and pigmentation last year. And now its my fvrt product in skin care. A big thanks to you. :)
I always learn so much from you! I enjoy these videos so much, and they have been life changing for me. You helped me find a sunscreen that I can actually use, and now I just got in all of my hats. I'm so excited! I am ordering clothes, sunglasses, and chapstick today. My father has skin cancer, so you have really been able to put my mind at ease by educating me on what I can do to avoid this for myself. We love you , and love seeing your mom and the dog in the videos!!! The dog is so cute!!!! Thanks again for all you do!!!
DC Dray I stay inside with my curtains and blackout. No Sun. I never use sunscreen at home and I am very fair. My skin never get red because I completely avoid even indirect light.
UV-A(ages you) UV-B(burns you). All because you are not getting burned doesn't mean you're not getting hit with UV rays. I tend to agree with you, but you're presenting your counter-argument incorrectly.
Kari Garcia even if u wear sunscreen u are still exposed to radiation. unless u have a special condition its all about sensibleness
What about LED lights? Or the indoor lights we have nowadays, do they damage our skin?
no
I am curious about that too. So visible light refers to solar visible light or ALL visible light??
yes, as does computer screens, ipads..etc
John Johnson some blue light can damage. You should try to reduce blue light from your smartphone screen, computer
@@MaquiagemparaEles yeah, as far as i know my skin barrier is weak and blue lights affect the health of my skin, it differs from a person to another tho
Hey Dr. Dray! Great informative video as usual. I’ve had to step up my sun protection game since being diagnosed with an autoimmune disease. I’ve worn sunscreen everyday for years. But I didn’t reapply and I didn’t wear a hat. Now I do both on a daily basis. Hope you’re having a great day!
Alainia C same here, I was diagnosed with Sjogrens and being tested again for lupus. Spf and dark glasses here, try to avoid sun as much as I can get away with !
I have Sjögren’s as well. I hope everything comes out ok with your tests.
Another helpful video! Do window blinds offer additional protection in your home? I have the wooden type and in the warm months they stay closed because it helps keep the ac bill down.
6:00 clear glass 72%, filter out UV-B, not A
7:20 laminated glass. Filters 99%.
My allergic reactions were worse on my left arm and realized the sun from driving was probably the culprit even with sunscreen on. Got full opera lengths gloves with UV protection and my skin is so happy 🤓. Thanks Dr. Dray.
Just figured out why the eczema on the left side of my neck has been flaring up.... Thanks!
:)
Theresa Lawson same on my arm and hand
Slathered on the sunscreen before I left the house this morning.
How damaging are the fluorescent lights in my work office compared to the UV coming through the windows ?
How strong of UVA and UVB protection do I need if I only stay in this work office?
hammypie
Great question......
Visible light can also damage the skin, mostly blue light. In order to combat blue light, you can use a sunscreen with iron oxides (which is in anything that has a tint, like makeup or tinted sunscreen). I don’t think visible/blue light is particularly dangerous, but it does contribute to hyper pigmentation. As far as UV protection, spf 15 protects from 93% of UVB, spf 30 = 97% of UVB, and spf 50 = 98%. However that’s strictly UVB, UVA doesn’t really have a good measure (some countries use PA), but I’d recommend a sunscreen with zinc oxide spf 30-50 because it will be very stable and protect from both UVA/UVB.
Juan Andrés 🙏🏼😊 ok i need to start wearing things with iron oxides. So ANYTHING that’s tinted must have iron oxides?
@@hammypie yes ...
I have my coffee and my daily dish of Dr. Dray.. what more can I ask for?! Happy Friday Dr. Dray!!! 😊
I actually wear sunscreen as a habit. But when I am on a hike or a job or on the freeway, I wear a Buff--a stretchy cylindrical cloth that gives me absolute sun protection. I will not wear it while driving or walking on city streets, because I don't want to scare people. I take it on and off, but there's always sunscreen underneath. I'm a dude pushing fifty but most people think I'm pushing thirty. My mom used to make me do this and I got teased in high school by other boys--moisturizer, sunscreen, vaseline. But I went to my 30 year reunion and those guys look chewed up and spit out.
Excellent talk. One of the most informative yet. Everyone should be taught this info early on, it could save lives. I am sharing what I learn here and encouraging people to subscribe to your channel. You are a gem.
To be honest with you I like the way sunscreen feels on my skin .Thank you Dr. Dray☕️
music to my ears!
This was very informative. I’ve always been good about wearing sunscreen and I feel lucky I’ve learned to wear even more now and reapply! I’m only 20 but you know I’m trying to prevent aging & skin cancer! My friends think I’m crazy for all the sunscreen I wear. They don’t understand!!
Kelsey p hi , did it make your skin better?
Kelsey p Well when they start aging and getting wrinkles and looking old and then look for anti aging shit to remedy it in 10 years or even less while you still look the same, they’ll regret not wearing sunscreen.
Could you get skin damage from other light sources than the sun? Happy Friday
liesje v I am curious about this too!
liesje v anything that puts out uv rays, yes. tanning beds obviously, also uv boxes that are used in some art processes and to cure nail polish, welding.
I got a Japanese hat clip with a UV sensitive bead on it. The bead goes purple when exposed to UV light, the darker the colour, the more UV present. While I was on a holiday road trip recently, the bead was dark purple even inside the car! So reapply, people!
that is so cool! i need one of those
firnheledien can you share a link? Would love that for a gift idea
item.rakuten.co.jp/roseblanc/gc-39/
Use Google translate to purchase. I can't really read Japanese but the Chrome browser translate extension works great. This shop ships internationally too. I have 2 of their hats (the oldest is about 2 years old), a parasol and this hat clip in orange. All very high quality. Everything is machine washable too.
I was wondering if the visible light that enters from the window contains uv rays even though it's not direct sunlight ...?
I love learning about UV protection! ❤️
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I have my car window tinted at a professional shop, the manufacture info states it blocks up to 400nm. How reliable do you think this is? Do you think this would be equivalent to wearing a good sunscreen with very good UVA UVB protection?
Great video...I wear sunscreen everyday because of your videos I’m so thankful for all the information you share!
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Thank you for clarifying all of this Dr. Dray! I've tried researching this myself, but found it to be so confusing. Basically always layer on sunscreen!!!!😎
Wow, impacting message! I’ve seen a similar picture of a truck driver who had more photo skin damage on his left side than his right side, similar to the one you showed. I also work close to a window which I appreciate the view, but I’ve been reapplying sunscreen mid day to prevent skin damage. Thx for the reminder and I’ve enjoying testing several sunscreens you’ve recommended. I love your sunscreen reviews! Have a great weekend! 👍🏼
I am sure you are having a big impact on the health of your viewers. Never would I have thought that I would ditch makeup for sunscreen and start wearing sun sleeves but you have me converted ☺
could someone elaborate on the effect of constant sunscreen in relation to creating sufficient Vit D ? Is this of concern or not?
I'm interested in that too
@@Mandy3141 sadly none seems to be able to conclusively answer this :/
Okay. . . . . but what if one works indoors NOT by any windows? Or far away from windows? Think: casinos, retail stores inside a mall etc. . . .
(I still put sunscreen on for the 15 min of sun exposure I get on the bus ride to and from work, but other than that, there's no windows in the cash office, and at home I'm mostly in my bedroom which is in the basement, so I don't get much sun =P)
I got the red rose strawberry cheesecake tea in the mail this week. It’s really good! I’m always wanting something sweet in the evenings and this is a great no-calorie alternative.
Thank you Dr Dray for this informative video. I have been following your advice in terms of sunscreen and skincare and my skin is much better now thanks to you. xoxo
I loved this Q&A (well, I love them all), and I am going to be more vigilant about indoor sun protection at work. I sit under sky lights and next to a row of windows. My coworkers get bent out of shape if I close the blinds, and I have been "talked to" about opening an umbrella to shield myself against the overhead sunlight -- and to reduce the glare on my monitor that is exposed to sooo much light.
I may start wearing a sun hat at my desk as an added layer of protection.
I remember you mention you keep the handy nivea pump spf in your drawer for clandestine reapplication ;)
Dr Dray so true! Your memory is fantastic!
Yay, my coolibar order came in and I can’t wait to wear my shirt and hat! I’m glad the fitness tee is in a lighter fabrication so I won’t overheat too much!
Thanks for this! And thanks also for the JAAD reference! My brother didn't believe me when I said tinted windows don't protect from all types of UV light!
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Short answer is YES
i still have a question though. How about simply staying in shadow and never be in direct sun light? I know rays are still reflected by objects (inside as outside) and even the sky, producing what i think it's called "diffused light". are UVB and UVA also reflected? and if so, are they still dangerous in that way? I ask because i already tend to avoid direct sunlight, is this behavior already protecting me?
Fantastic topic as usual! I may have missed it but have you ever done a video on anti pollution skin care? Seems like so many products popping up claiming to be anti pollution but I can’t get my head around how that works!
You are so kind to get and share so much information for us. .. I saw your notes. You took this very seriously. Thank you! 🌹
I had Melanoma 7 years ago. A little blemish, or so I thought, turned out to be stage 2A Melanoma. What a wake up call for me. Sunscreen!Sunscreen!Sunscreen! Love your videos Dr Dray :) Off topic but what do you think about Sebamed face and body wash? Thanks for all you do!
This was an amazing Q&A!!! Reapply, reapply, reapply!!!
Hi Dr. Dray thank you great video. I have a long sleeve shirt with the thumb sleeves and i put it on in my car always when i drive. I also have a sun shield for my drivers side window. I feel like people get alot of their skin damage while driving everyday.
how to protect your skin when cooking? and do i need sunscreen?
I thank you again for teaching us SO much on skin protection! Who knew? Also, for those of us with older, dry, sensitive skin , who faithfully wear sunscreen, and have difficulty removing it completely, I have a question: do you find that unscented cold cream works as well, or better than micellar water? This , of course, would be the first step in a 2-part cleanse. Thank you for any advice!
What do you recommend for someone who works from home but sits in front of a computer all day? What kind of sunscreen blocks the light from that?
Michelle Burton I would like to know too cause I work from home also
If you’re concerned about HEV (High Energy Visible) aka blue light Dr. Dray recommends tinted sunscreens with iron oxides which absorb these wavelengths. Keep in mind makeup products like foundations also usually contain iron oxides and will afford you blue light protection (though not SPF unless otherwise stated).
Thanks Dave A
This was great! If you ever need a backup career you could easily be a teacher.
would love to :)
I put hand cream on after every time I wash my hands. I rub the extra on to my forearms. Would it be awful, if I just mixed sunscreen into my hand cream?
God You are soooooooo pretty💓
Just use your sunscreen as your hand cream. Don’t mix !! 😊
Yeah it’s not the best to mix your sunscreen with anything. But I sometimes mix mine with my BB cream (that also contains some spf xD)
Very informative! Dr dray, have you tried cerave's lip balm spf 30? I bought it recently and love it. I was using Paula's choice but this is cheaper and I like how it feels on the lips better. It's not shiny and I swear my lips stay hydrated a lot longer.
I am never tired of your talking about UV protections.
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I understand that UVA comes in through clear glass windows in the home. What if you put up black out blinds in your home's windows and the room is basically dark with very little visible light coming in....does that protect a person from UVA ?
Yes, it does. The opacity of a substance is a great guide to its spf. Hold the fabric against light- if little light passes through- for eg denim, then it has a high spf.
I invested in RayBan sunglasses because I figured good quality sunglasses would last me a long time, but now I keep reading that they should be replaced every 3 years or so because the UV protective treatment degrades over time. I never leave my sunglasses in the car or exposed to direct sunlight except when I'm wearing them (and I usually wear a hat as well), hopefully this will prolong their life a bit. I'd love to hear your thoughts on this Dr Dray!
i would follow the manufacturer instructions
Coffee and Dr Dray time!!! Happy Friday!
What if you are working indoors but not anywhere near windows. We still need to reapply 3 times. Do the radiations from artificial lighting cause photo ageing as well?
I should definitely start my search for an affordable sunscreen with high uva protection for when I am in the house. But, how effective curtains can be for filtering uv that comes through windows? Thanks ❤.
depends on the fabric
A good guide would be the opacity of the fabric. If it lets very less light pass through, then you'll be fine
Any idea about how much protection offer curtains or motorized blinds.
I have the double whammy of light coming in car window on left and right side because I also drive a US Mail truck and drive on the other side. I wear arm sleeves for work. They help a lot. Other carriers are starting to wear them too.
Thanks for setting a good example Ms Carrie!
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I am 45 and have never worn sunscreen when I am just staying indoors, although I always wear it outdoors. While I was watching your video it hit me - I grow houseplants - specifically African violets and their kin - and I know what kind of light they need to grow and that they get it through the windows! I just never connected it in my brain before.! Off to put on sunscreen.
yeah the uva can really take a toll on the skin
@@DrDrayzday One thing I notice - again with plants- is I have to move plants further from the window or use shades in the WINTER not the summer. In the winter the lower sun angle comes right through the window and burns the plants whereas in summer I can leave the plants nearer the window with no shades because the sun is largely overhead. I don't know if that is a warning for skin as well.
It was exactly the same that made me think about wearing spf indoors. My plants get enough light to grow indoors so now I wear spf every day, even when indoors
What if you keep your mini blinds down when inside, curtains shut and you're not right next to a window? Does that help protect you? Should i still wear protection anyway in this situation?
it can, yes; but you still need sunscreen
Dr Dray Ok I will be sure to put in sunscreen inside, thank you so much for your reply!! You're the best!
I wanted to know same question I just seen this reply so off I went to put sun screen on ty Dr Dray
Dr Dray thanks doc
It protects you a tonne. You don't need sunscreen indoors if you have thick blackout curtains
uh my cars ceramic tints say blocks 99.99 percent of all UVA, UVB, AND UVC rays
I've got a question that I really can't find an answer to, up to that time you have to wear sunscreen? up to 5pm? up to 6pm? up to 7pm? Which is the right time to take it off?
Depends where you live
In the summer I wear it until 9pm
In the winter until 5pm
Spring/Autumn is like 7pm
@@dc9067 really in the Summer so late at 9pm? Im from tropical country...huhuhu...I could only manage 2x daily..more than that seems so hard
@@iarshintasudjana4382 i only do it twice too, but I think the sun can still be powerful on evenings during the summer
A teaspoon of sunscreen to the face every two hours from 8am to 6pm is 0.8oz per day. Most of the sunscreens come in like 1-2oz bottles. So a new bottle every other or third day?
I am a little confused no direct light comes inside my house but if I open the curtains the room lights up( but no direct light) should I wear sunscreen??
Yes
Uva and uvb are invisible but produce light plus they bounce back as well so yeah hope this is helpful 🙏
@@raghar3546 omg thanksssss!!! Can't thank u enough I thought of this too but wasn't sure
@@nancysrivastava7779 my pleasure 👍🙏
Great info as always. My daughter who has suffered from eczema her entire life now has dyshidrotic eczema too. I purchased her Cerave and Vanicream to try based on your reviews. She had been using DML for years but her skin isn't responding to it like it once did. We thought we would try changing things up a bit to see if it helps her.
What is dml?
I never knew any of this especially about the windshield and that picture really shows the true results it can have
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That photo was shocking! :O And this video was very informative again, thank you!
Happy Friday!
Dr Dray Same to you, thank you :)
A question for another video... what is Miceller Water? I’ve used it to remove makeup but what is it made from and what should we know about it from your perspective? Thanks Dr. Drey!! ☀️
Do you recommend sunscreen in winter? Even if you live in a climate where it's not very sunny and it is cold? Can I use the same sunscreen on my face as my body and when do I apply it? After my morning shower? How often would I apply.
I was advised by my healthcare provider to wear spf 50 even in winter, and I live in a country like you describe, if that helps :)
Hi, thank you!!! Can you do the video for flights sunscreen routine? specially for flight attendants?
I truly admire you🌸 As a Child/adolescent psych fellow I appreciate and enjoy a channel where you are empowering all of us with knowledge without neglecting the mind/body interconnection (Just saw your psoriasis video👍🏻❤️) lots of love from Puerto Rico 🌸
you had me at child/adolescent psych! we need more of you!!!
I have red broken veins (capillaries) on one side of my face due to driving. I've had IPL to remove them and wear a spf50 every day
Shopping on the Amazonian today and now Amazon has their own brand of Moisturizing Sunscreen to possibly compete with Aveeno?? It is called SoliMo Absolutely Beaming Daily Moisturizer. I haven’t compared ingredients, but the bottle looks similar to Aveeno! $9.47 for 4oz
I apologize if you've already addressed this; I'm relatively new to your channel. Will lip sunscreens prevent recurrence of HSV-1? I only get outbreaks when I've been in the sun longer than usual. Thank you for your wonderful channel!
As always such great information that most people are not aware of!!
I now have a habit of
I now have the habit of reapplying sunscreen every 2 hours, thanks to you 😎
Dear Doctor, I've read, that the chemical filters in sunscreen degradates after abort 2 hours to the fri radicals, so the skin should be washed before applying of the next layer, otherwise it ages - is that true? And I also have read, that we don't need to reapply the physical sunscreen during the day, if we don't rub it off the skin, because the physical filters just reflect the sunlight like a mirror - what is your opinion?
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Yes for sure Nancy love it with Dr Dray 🤗
When I started working from home 8 years ago, I thought I didn't need to wear sunscreen on the days I was inside all day long. That was a huge mistake. Years later, my skin became photosensitive, I have rosacea, and melasma. :( My home has many east and west facing windows, so light comes in all day long. This year however, I purchased UPF curtains, and I do wear sunscreen now every single day while indoors.
Thank you so much for this video! ❤️ How about light from tv/ cell phone/ computer? Is there any evidence that we need protection for these lights? Thanks
Those lights are not strong enough to cause damage
Dr. Dray, I realized what a big fan I am when my coworker was told by his dermatologist if he’s not careful he will have cancer by age 40 as he is very fair, bald and in his 20’s. So naturally I asked him if he wears sunscreen daily and he replied “NO, I’m rarely in the sun“ OMG, I went Dr Dray on him and I couldn’t stop laughing at myself when I shared Sunscreen & Subscribe 😂
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Good information. I did not know this stuff. Also, since I started watching your channel I have learned so much. Thanks
Happy Friday!
Thanks for this information Dr. Dray! I saved this YT in my Dr. Dray playlist :-). Looking forward to your weekend vlogs with Mom!
Thanks for watching!
Don't sunscreens let through mostly everything larger than 380 in wave length?
What do you think about the following sunscreens:
SUN BUM FACIAL SUNSCREEN SPF 50 and the ALBA BOTANICA CLEAR SPRAY SPF 50 (FRAGRANCE FREE)?
Excellent information. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and expertise.
Thanks! Happy friday :)
I started using sunscreen at home because of your vedios 😘