This video surprised me! I'd previously thought UPF clothing was sort of scammy - I'd look at their sun-protective advertisements and think 'Pft, all clothing protects you from the sun!' I'm shocked at how little most clothing protects you
Still scammy… as UPF is mostly focused on UVB which is the least harmful… why don’t they just say the exact % of UVB and % of UVA protection separately?
@@user-wj9jm1ox8iUVA protection is very hard to determine and why FDA only requires proof of broad protection coverage. After learning about the science of it I no longer take UVA ratings in other countries seriously.
I live in Japan and clothing labeled “UPF” are super popular here! Most joggers I see will wear long sleeves and pants. Plus plenty of women will wear long gloves and use sunscreen umbrellas. On beaches too a good portion of women wear “swim suit hoodies” (not sure what to call it) that have UPF. I ended up buying one because I burn so quickly on my shoulders. 😅
Hooded dresses or rash guards. Idk why they call them rash guards in the U.S. if it also has sun protection. I actually found a hooded shirt that happens to be long enough to pass as a dress on my body, but it's $89 and I'm saving for it. It's by Coolibar. I'm looking at sleeves by Solbari.
I'm envious, if I would try to use an umbrella for sun protection I would be laughed at...even me using sunscreen every day is frowned upon and I always told to go and use tanning beds, because I'm ugly pale 😂
Lmao literally me every time in her top sunscreens videos I wanna try all of them, specially since our skin types are pretty similar i also have fair skin that's oily/oily prone, clogged pores prone, acne prone, hiperpigmentation prone...
Normal clothes may have little upf in them but i saw drastic changes on my skin in the long term. I live near the equator and has short sleeves school uniform. I transferred school and got long sleeves one, and after two years the discoloration between my lower arm and upper arm are nearly gone. Back then it was *very* noticeable but it isn't now.
Once I got a sunburn through my jeans, I was pretty shocked as I didnt think that could happen. Though the situation was kinda extreme, I was on a mountain in the sun all day, on vacation closer to the equator than home. At lunch I sat on a rock with my knees up so my jeans were stretched, and my knees got burnt.
UPF50+ clothing is part of the reason I worked out I have a photosensitivity disorder a couple of months ago. I'm allergic to the sun! I suspect that I have Solar Urticaria but won't know for sure until I get tested by the Dermatologist (which is still a few months away). Anyway, I started to work this all out, because I was still getting sunburnt even with my new UPF50+ sleeves (and my standard layers of SPF50+ sunscreen, and a long sleeved button up shirt). Also through denim. Turns out my skin cannot deal with any sort of UV, Infrared and Visible Light. 🙃Any exposure to it produces an allergic reaction. So I get rashes from sunlight and fluorescent light. I just thought I was really susceptible to sunburn, had chronic eczema, and was allergic to almost every sunscreen that I've tried. Apparently this is all part of photosensitivity which is a pretty rare group of skin disorders. It's been a wild ride over the last couple of months working this out. Plus I live in Australia where the UV is pretty much always over 10 in summer. I found this video really interesting!! It's helpful to know how other people experience the sun. I thought every pale person felt like the sun was burning them all the time in summer (even through thick clothing and in partial shade) Apparently I am a vampire when it comes to sunlight 🤣🧛♀At least now I know why SPF50+ sunscreen seems to do nothing for me in summer. (I still wear it everyday though, it probably helps a bit).
Personally, I would buy a mug with Nerdification on it, possibly with a little chemical molecule? I know, glycerin! It also could be collagen, retinol, salicylic ASICS... but I think that glycerin is in the lead, by a nose.
@@LabMuffinBeautyScience Mine as well :D once it was extremely hot and I couldn’t avoid being in the sun and with no sunscreen on my back their Airism jacket protected me while my boyfriend got burnt while wearing T shirt.
I have long worn UPF clothing, mostly shirts, in the past, really just when I was outside gardening. But I have recently also been thinking about the relative UPF of my other clothing. If it's got Polyester, YES. If it's 100% Merino, YES. I have black silk masks and it's nice to know they offer some protection. But I also now have about 500 (kidding) Coolibar face masks, and for the last few years, I've worn their fingerless gloves, even inside, when near a window. The silver lining of the pandemic is that I no longer look stupid wearing a UPF face mask.
Ariat makes clothing for equestrians. They have quite a few UPF options that have a nice design! I'm sure other equestrian clothing companies have UPF clothing, as well. Equestrian clothing is usually quite fitted, so they have a nice shape. Many countries have manufacturers of equestrian clothing, too, so it's easy to find in other parts of the world.
The moral of this video is that I need to move back home to the arctic. No sun in winter, and summers so cold that you are wearing more clothes than a lot of people do in winter other places 😂
I can relate :D I live in Finland and while it's not arctic (sometimes the climate can be, though) it's lovely how I don't need to wear sunscreen during winter. I'm already counting days xD On the other hand, the sun is always up during summer...
@Coda Veil No it's not. You are right about snow's reflective feature, but that starts to be a bigger factor only somewhere around March. No one gets sunburn during winter, even if they are outside all day. Summer sun is way harder here and in summer the water reflects it too. Besides, the sun is up only a few hours or not at all during winter (well in late winter it's up more) and you'll probably be inside anyway because of school or work so it doesn't really affect. When you leave home it's dark and you go home it's dark. :D
Thanks so much for this! I've been into UPF clothing for the last 5 to 10 years. It has improved immensely, it was originally quite thick, sweaty and claustrophobic, like wearing a thick plastic bag. Now they have come out with some good technical fabrics, though I still find some of the items meant to resemble normal clothes a bit hot. I am very athletic, I like to go trail running, hiking, swimming, and biking out in the sun all year long. I live in California and it can get blazing hot in the middle of the summer running in the mountains. I've found that the companies selling technical gear have been doing a good job of making their clothing lighter weight. There are also some great leggings out there now meant for hot yoga that are UPF 50 but also incredibly airy. When you're exercising for hours out in the sun, even the best sweat resistant sunscreens just don't last, and it just does not work to stop in the middle of your run to try to apply more sunscreen to dripping skin, especially since it's going to instantly make you feel even hotter and just gross. Even the long sleeve running shirts that are only upf 20 are better in my opinion than trying to deal with sunscreen, because I doubt I would be able to keep enough of it on me and evenly spread even if it was SPF 100. The rash guards meant for water work great too, especially since you are less concerned about overheating since you are literally in water. Also, many of the sun protective leggings meant for hot yoga are also water friendly too, so now I wear fun colorful leggings to the beach even when visiting Florida and I only have to put sunscreen on the top of my feet, my neck, face, and ears. Long-Winded post I know, but hope it's helpful ❤
There is also a great brand in the US called Solumbra that makes classic looking shirts, pants, tops, wraps, and hats in great colors. They are made from 100% nylon and wear like iron and never fade. They're great for regular wear as well as for safari and trekking. The fabric is DEET compatible as well which is important given some of the "off the beaten track" places we go! Thanks for your great blog and TH-cam channels.
I love my Coolibar cardigan. It's white so looks "cool" in the summer (and does not feel stifling). Also, they have a massive variety of clothing to wear, for all genders and ages. Even umbrellas!
Hey Michelle! Would love it if you made a video regarding hair loss & thinning, & gave product recommendations as well- what ingredients to use, avoid etc. Thank you! PS absolutely LOVE your videos ❤
Try castor oil (has worked for my eyelashes and eyebrows), massaging your scalp (inversion method is something I've done), reducing the washing if you wash every day or every other day. You could even try dermaneedling/dermarolling, it has helped my hairline but I haven't done it to other parts of my scalp. However, I don't have thinning hair and I'm in my twenties with thick and long hair so I don't know if it will work for you. But these are some things you could try, there are videos on youtube about them too!
Thank you Lab Muffin for highlighting the benefits of UPF 50+ sun protective clothing to your community. Your video is very informative and incredibly well researched.
Living in Utah with sensitive skin, I cannot rely on sunscreen alone for sun protection. I've gotten really into upf clothing since we've moved here. I have a few items from Solbari & Coolibar but I feel like their styling tends to skew a bit older. I have a couple of Uniqlo items too, they are some of my favorites, but I agree that their options are limited. My favorite UPF clothing brand is probably Mott50 but their sizing is so weird. I'm a 29 inch waist and I wear a large. So if you're much larger than that, you wouldn't be able to fit into their clothes. It's unfortunate because I really like the design of their clothes and their products could reach a much wider audience if they had a wider range of sizes. Because I'm outdoorsy, I also have plenty of items from Columbia, Exofficio, & Patagonia but those brands definitely have an outdoorsy aesthetic that probably wouldn't fit everyone's style. I also have a backless shirt from Shedo Lane that I really enjoy when I'm wearing a backpack, and I want a little extra airflow in the summer. And I've definitely learned that the UPF rating is worth paying extra for. I was really into linen for a little while, which I still wear if it's an evening outing or I don't plan on being outside for long, but I learned that it was not enough for those long days in the sun when I got sunburned through a long sleeve linen shirt. All that being said, personally I prioritize spending the money on UPF rated clothing for long sleeve shirts and dresses whereas things like pants, I will opt for a lighter material like cotton or linen because I've not noticed sun damage below the waist through these lighter materials and it helps to save a bit of money. Of course that doesn't apply to situations where I am doing an outdoor sport where my whole body is exposed to the sun. I most certainly own a couple of swim leggings for my paddle board days.
I‘d really love to get more protection from clothes, but I‘m also really concerned about microplastics. I haven’t bought anything polyester in years and I really don’t want to. Why can’t we have both, getting protected as well as protecting nature? 😩 BTW I don’t blame you for buying polyester, it’s just not for me anymore. Love your nerdy beauty content! 💕
Can't you buy a spray on fabric UV shield and spray your own clothes? May not be very cost effective but maybe on days where your going to have long exposure maybe hiking or day at the beach when you may need extra coverage ?
As already mentioned, buying second hand to reduce demand on polyester. Some brands are also making garments from recycled materials. Not the perfect solution but it’s a start.
I have an entire Anatomie wardrobe for traveling. They are very expensive, but I love everything. Anatomie is wrinkle-free, can be washed in a sink and dry overnight, pack up super small, and high UPF rating. Back when I was traveling, this made carryon only a possibility. I hate checking luggage, so my motivation was that reason.
I love how thoroughly you explain everything, thank you Michelle! I am surprised to hear that dark colors can sometimes be better. I had always heard that dark colors absorb and lighter colors reflect, but maybe I confused heat with light 😅
I love coolibar!! I work outside so I’m the summer UPF is a must. Honestly the long sleeves don’t even phase me at this point lol I feel like they actually help me stay cooler
I am so glad you're covering this subject!! I burn so easily and am ADHD, so sometimes sunscreen can be a sensory nightmare and remembering to reapply is often forgotten. I have bought 3 pieces of UPF rated clothes over the last few years and am interested in getting more, but they tend to be expensive and only come in a few styles. Thank you for diving into this topic!!
I'm pleased to have found your video. Fellow Aussie here, looking to better protect my kids from the sun. I always slip slop slap my kids but have still found them getting freckles on their backs etc. Now I know why. Just need to find an easy and affordable supplier of UPF50 kids clothing now. My wife has already bought them all a pair of Babiators (kids sunnies) and they're going well.
sooo interesting 😁 I love how you break down every detail of how different attributes affect the UPF. also, I want pretty UPF clothing, it always has a sporty look
I’m new to this and as a chronic skincancer patiënt i decided wearing upf clothing would be wise;). I walk a lot with my high energy Staffie and sunscreen alone does not feel like it’s enough. Never heard of these brands, except coolibar. Very in depth about materials etc, good to know these things before i buy something because most of the items i see are very expensive (for my wallet at least;). Thank you, highly appreciated🌻
Finally here! Thank you so much for this long waited video. For occasions where I don't spend a huge amount of time under the sun, I'm thinking to invest in dark coloured pure silk clothes(I'm thinking Elizabeth Suzann. Hope they come back to business soon). This way you're still getting some sun protection, stay cool and not compromised on style or comfort. Luckily here in Canada it only gets really hot for about two months in a year. The rest of the year we layer enough to not have to think about the upf of the fabric.
I live in Sydney & im 53 when we were kids we use to use baby oil to sunbathe😱 now sunscreen is #1 & even when out I take mineral sunscreen which I got that tip from Miss Ash👍 so i can add it in the day without ruining my makeup👍 never really think about the material I wear🤔 This was great💕
My questions is why do their only options include the ugliest patterns and colors to choose from? There are some neutrals but there needs to be more. Or less intense colors and patterns.
@@usernameisunavailable8270 I'm trying to figure out why most of the tops are skin tight. i'm 63, I don't even want my clothes to touch me in the summer. I sucked my gut in for 50 years, I'm so done lol.
I love love love Labmuffin Beauty Science. There`s always so much to learn. I always say a "Thank you" when I produce a new batch of homemade Vitamin C serum following the Labmuffin recipe from some years ago. The way sunscreen applies on that serum is simply wonderful. Thanks 💙🙏🍀
I started wearing upf clothing a couple of years ago. This is hands down the best explanation I’ve ever heard about the technology of these fabrics!!! I have eclipse sun sleeves,(great), wrap skirts (so-so), and the capes and tunics (great to pop over regular summer clothes when it’s hot, since they are loose and breezy) I knot the front corner of the tunics to take in the bulk.
I would love to hear more about chemical UPF treatments for clothing. The uniqlo upf clothes are very see through, so it is hard to wrap my mind around it being upf 50+
As someone who has sun sensitive skin and burns really fast (like in 15-20 min) and has sensitive skin, too. Your videos about sun realted things are super helpful. It is sometimes kinda hard to find information online about it. And i dont often know how to search for it. So a big thank you. And i use the Canmake Mermaid sunscreen which you once recommend and i love it. It is really good at protecting my skin from the sun. Better then other did before. So again thank you. And have nice day and stay safe. :)
Great tip about the RIT sun dye. I have one of those uniqlo hoodies. I love mine. I hate macaques though because one scared me so bad once I cracked my ray bans. It’s all about association
I buy my UPF sun protection clothing from SUN PROTECTION AUSTRALIA - nice hoodies with great pockets!!! I also like their outdoor shirt - which I wear every day over my tshirt when I have to go out to school. Australian owned, too.
Hey Michelle! In North America we call them rashguards or sunguards. Patagonia makes some of my favourite sun-hoodies and clothing, and I also like Level Six, Carve Designs, Prana, and Seea Swimwear.
Maybe it's only in Japan, but Uniqlo here have lots of different UPF items. Hoodies, cardigans, windbreakers, t-shirts, roll necks, gloves, leggings, blazers even.
When I was young I found out I was so sun sensitive that I would blister up with a “sun rash” (it wasn’t a burn - it was bumps all over my skin). I went to the doctor, who was from India, and he suggested I needed to wear long sleeves and saris like the women in India do! This was decades ago, before UPF clothing. I didn’t wear saris but I did wear long sleeves and stay in the shade more often in summertime. I am all about the UPF clothing as I hate wearing thick sunscreen on my arms. I wear my Airism hoodie from Uniqlo all summer (haven’t dropped my phone yet!). Thanks for the other suggestions, I will look into them.
Fantastic information. Re Laundry uv treatment, i was excited until i discovered unfortunately only effective on machine wash of 40 deg celcius. So unsuitable for cold wash 😔
Thank you Michelle! I have a short vacation coming up where it's going to be hot and sunny, and planning good sun protection is at the top of my list of things I'm worried about lol. I'm even going to try and wear a rash guard whenever I'm swimming out in the sun!
Absolutely spot-on timing! Since COVOD19’s many changes, I’ve been walking outdoors a lot and much more conscious about the sun (sunscreen is not enough and trying many different hat and scarf combinations). Yet to find the perfect solution. Also happy to see an Australian channel, as so many are American and the products not available here in Aus! ☺️ Liked. Commented. Subscribed. 👌
I bought a Japanese brand UV protective cardigan for Summer but it proves to be way too hot. I bought some Korean exercise sleeves with cool down effects ,I like those. I think polyester clothing already have UPF 30.
Thank you Michelle for this vid, I have been wearing UPF50+ hat and gloves for over a year now from Solbari and it is great, wish it wasn't so expensive though as I want to get more.
I love the idea of a rash vest for swimming! I think I’ll buy one! I hate having to ask someone to apply sunscreen on my back! Also hats! Yes! Hats! I get sunburn on my scalp :(
I love Solbari. I added a snap to their neck gators to turn them into "turtle necks" to protect my neck better. I love their umbrellas too. I also use their "capes" because they so easy to put on over your regular clothing. I leave one in the car to put on when Im driving. I cannot stand anything with polyester in it, so It is nice to have a natural fabric. Their driving gloves are well made, but their hand covers are not with it. I use their arm sleeves too. I tried their shrug to run in over my tank tops, but Im still on the fence on that one. I find Im not compelled to use it when it's hot outside. I have many of their hats, but I only like one style... sometimes the formed brims start to warp- so I choose their cotton linen ones. I have a very small head, so I like that they started sizing the hats.
On the sportier side of things, Columbia Sportswear has A LOT of sun protectant clothing. It'll be their "Omni-Shade" line. I adore their button up shirts, and they have a good amount of product that's actually quite pretty. But I mostly use it when I'm out hiking, and I've never gotten burned through it (and I burn super easily) so that's the proof I need. ;) They also have those...sleeves? That are just the sleeve? I know I've seen them elsewhere but I don't know if there's a name. I love keeping them in the car and slipping them on when I'm wearing an outfit without sleeves, without the bulk of a full top.
Thank you for making this video. I’ve been trying to find info on UPF clothing but couldn’t find much. And your video was so detailed which I love! I have the same Uniqlo hoodie. And I have the same issue with the pockets. I wish more brands had UPF clothing. Coolibar is good but expensive. I’ll look into the other brand you mentioned.
I burn very easily but love the beach so I’ve had to experiment with a lot of clothes. I’ve been successful with tight weaves of linen washed in one of those spf increasing washes. I also feel that wearing more clothes protects from heat rashes as it shades my skin. In the water I always go for “real” shade guards in black with ratings but I hate the feeling of wearing polyester when dry. This scheme has prevented me from getting burned anywhere but the tops of my feet for the last 3 years.
I live in tropical country so it's pretty hot and humid As a hijabi I still wear long sleeve, had my head and neck covered anyway.-. Since the syariah said to not use look-through clothes, my clothes are pretty tight-woven too (or use multipleclothes in layers) It's not UPF-clothing but I still think it's enough for me Here in my country it's hard to get UPF clothing, even Uniqlo in my country doesn't sell their UPF line Although even if I could get it easily, the price probably makes me don't wanna buy it:"))
I bought several longsleeved, high necked UV protection tops for outdoor activities this summer. Hated them though, honestly. I was hoping, they would wear like regular workout clothes, but they were very uncomfortable, ones temperatures went up. The lack of stretch and slightly thicker material made a big difference. Plus, like all polyester clothes, you get underarm stink really quickly. Also: the part of my torso, that's covered by regular tank tops or t-shirts always stays really, really white, even though I'm outside for hours, almost every day - which makes me doubt the claim, that regular cotton clothing isn't protective enough. I mean, wouldn't I get at least a slight tan, otherwise, with so much sun exposure? I like UV swim clothing, though. I don't swim very often and don't 'sunbath' at all, but the couple of times, I went for my nephews sake, this summer, I loved, not having to worry about protecting my completely untanned parts from the sun. On my arms and legs, I can get away with some sun exposure, because I inevitably develop a slight tan there, despite wearing sunscreen. But I always hated, having to obsessively reapply sunscreen around a bikini...especially at the beach.
I’ve bought several upf shirts this summer, and they’re soooo uncomfortably hot to wear. It’s probably the polyester, but they don’t breathe at ALL and are super uncomfortable in hot weather...which defeats the purpose. I did notice however, despite that i always wear crewneck shirts, I have a faint tan line where my sports bra is, so it leads me to believe cotton is not totally effective against UV rays
@@iceunelle That's interesting! I really wonder, why that is. I really paid attention to it, this year, because of the unusual combination of being outside so much generally but not wearing a bikini at all, which made for zero intentional sun exposure on my belly and lower back.
@@sarah3796 I'm sorry, I don't remember the names of the brands. I basically typed in "upf clothing" into amazon and tried to pick ones around the $20 range that didn't have huge tacky looking brand logos on them. I prefer to use them in like 70 something degree weather, rather than 80 or 90 something degree weather. It may just be me that doesn't like the feel of upf clothing bc in the comments on amazon ppl were saying "oh it breathes so well!"
I always wondered why uniqlo has such a weird clothing technology that can block uv rays. I mean, I always use long sleeves & long pants (eventho I lived in tropical place, plus hoodie jacket!) and of course I only got my tan on the uncovered place like my palm & sole. UV protection clothes seems like a useless-wasting money things, my regular clothes works fine. What I learned from this video is I think many people love to wear lightweight clothes in summer, and uniqlo can provided that with extra UPF. Thanks Michelle, love your video :D
I'm rewatching this video to figure out about what would be good to put on my windows to protect against sunlight. Reading through comments, I've noticed the one where you recommended maybe putting up aluminum foil to protect against the sun coming from the window. Now that the sun is coming up many hours before I wake up in the morning, I wanted to put up better protection than the curtains I currently have that allow a lot of light through. I was going to buy blackout curtains - would those have a good upf rating (although not labelled) since they don't let a lot of visible light through? I was going to put up some nice upf 50+ rated blanket/shawls that are fairly large on top of that in case the blackout curtains didn't protect properly. Maybe I could forgo those and put up a fitted piece of cardboard lined with aluminum foil instead! Or some kind of combination of the different options. It's confusing not knowing the science but thanks to this video I now know a lot more, thank you!! :))
Does anyone know of UPF clothing that’s more sustainable? It’s a tall order, I know, when the most protective fabric is polyester, but there’s gotta be some people working on this
Solbari's Sensitive fabric is cotton and bamboo - cotton isn't great production-wise but if you're more focused on degradable fibres that would fit the bill!
I just bought a shirt and a pants for swimming this morning!!!😂 It has "Sun protection UPF 50+" written on the label. I just realized that it is Upf, not Spf after i watched this video😂
Tq mam u always clear my dout i just love ur video ur really great dermatologist for our youth mam thank u supporting us 💖😍😍😍😍 i want to know thicker face mask of Balck mask is block uv rays with small holes
Some tips hack if your sunscreen is too greasy, i apply (after waiting like 20 min) mattifying compact powder (from cosmetic brands like essence, etc and some can not have pigments in them (i say it for men, not every man is into makeup)) on the face and talc on the body (for exemple my hands can get really sweaty even when it is not hot, it does help)
I always wear cotton or polyester-cotton t-shirts (often in darker colours) in the summer and never got burnt/didn’t tan. (I have pretty pale skin so it would show) I guess it’s because I avoid direct sunlight and live in France where we don’t get as much UV as other regions ? I also wear generous amounts of 50+spf on the exposed skin and definitely don’t notice any difference.
Lately, I've been more conscious of adding additional layers of sun protection to supplement my sunscreen use. I usually wear long and loose fitting clothing with a hat, but until now I had not considered investing in clothing with UPF. Thanks for this video!
Hi Michelle! Questions: 1) how to determine amount of UVA that comes through UPF rated clothing? Would the 2% UV that pass through UPF 50 clothing typically be UVA especially wavelengths closer to 400 nm? 2) is there a simple way to approximate UV protection from layering UPF clothing? e.g. double layers of UPF40 fabric = X UPF? Would it be over UPF 50 (block >98% UV) or block 100%UV? Thanks for your videos!
Thank you so much for your videos, Michelle! I love that they are informative, with a little bit of humor on top. I started watching your channel about a year ago, and it really stepped up my skincare game, especially when it comes to sun protection. Seeing this video makes me question a lot of my summer clothes, but well... never not questioning parts of my life ;) I hope you have a great day!
First time I heard of UPF clothing was roughly 7 years ago when my husband went on a purchasing rampage with Columbia's PFG (Performance Fishing Gear) line.
I found a product called Sun Guard that washes sun protection into your clothes. I haven’t tried it myself but thought you might be interested in checking it out.
Thanks, Michelle/Lab Muffin 💐 I live in high UPF clothing! I like ‘Solumbra’ by Sun Precautions. It’s made in Seattle, WA. Head to ankles protection, many styles, great hats. It has changed my life
Thank you for a very informative video. I placed my first order with Solbari because they had exactly what I needed-face masks for hiking! Of course, I bought several other important sun protected clothing too.
Am I the only one SHOCKED by how little clothes protect you from the sun?! 😭
considering how damn thin shirts are these days, not really
Albino u be OK just stay away from freaks and $imp$ doing wat ever 2 take off the little clothes u have on 😊
This video surprised me! I'd previously thought UPF clothing was sort of scammy - I'd look at their sun-protective advertisements and think 'Pft, all clothing protects you from the sun!' I'm shocked at how little most clothing protects you
That's what I thought when I started researching this video too!
Still scammy… as UPF is mostly focused on UVB which is the least harmful… why don’t they just say the exact % of UVB and % of UVA protection separately?
@@user-wj9jm1ox8iUVA protection is very hard to determine and why FDA only requires proof of broad protection coverage. After learning about the science of it I no longer take UVA ratings in other countries seriously.
I live in Japan and clothing labeled “UPF” are super popular here! Most joggers I see will wear long sleeves and pants. Plus plenty of women will wear long gloves and use sunscreen umbrellas.
On beaches too a good portion of women wear “swim suit hoodies” (not sure what to call it) that have UPF. I ended up buying one because I burn so quickly on my shoulders. 😅
It's so normalised in Asia, it's amazing! Some stuff is catching on in Australia, but tanning culture is still winning 😕
Meanwhile, I ended up with a lot of UPF clothing because, living in Japan, only tops and jackets with thumb holes are long enough for my arms. 😅
Hooded dresses or rash guards. Idk why they call them rash guards in the U.S. if it also has sun protection. I actually found a hooded shirt that happens to be long enough to pass as a dress on my body, but it's $89 and I'm saving for it.
It's by Coolibar.
I'm looking at sleeves by Solbari.
I'm envious, if I would try to use an umbrella for sun protection I would be laughed at...even me using sunscreen every day is frowned upon and I always told to go and use tanning beds, because I'm ugly pale 😂
@@psyolytesaille They are called rash guards because surfers wear them to avoid irritation, or a rash, while surfing.
I am a textile specialist, and I am so glad that you made this video. I love when creators make video about technical aspects of textiles.!
It's such an interesting area! 😊
Your channel is like Muji store bcs I always feel like "omg I need this in my life" whenever I see something new XD
I'm really into Muji homewares so this compliment is top notch 😍😍😍
Hahaha agree
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Lmao literally me every time in her top sunscreens videos
I wanna try all of them, specially since our skin types are pretty similar i also have fair skin that's oily/oily prone, clogged pores prone, acne prone, hiperpigmentation prone...
Normal clothes may have little upf in them but i saw drastic changes on my skin in the long term. I live near the equator and has short sleeves school uniform. I transferred school and got long sleeves one, and after two years the discoloration between my lower arm and upper arm are nearly gone. Back then it was *very* noticeable but it isn't now.
What type of material please ☺️
Once I got a sunburn through my jeans, I was pretty shocked as I didnt think that could happen. Though the situation was kinda extreme, I was on a mountain in the sun all day, on vacation closer to the equator than home. At lunch I sat on a rock with my knees up so my jeans were stretched, and my knees got burnt.
I simply drive and my thigh is usually red afterwards
Could just be your knees chafing.
@@henrysmith180 same
UPF50+ clothing is part of the reason I worked out I have a photosensitivity disorder a couple of months ago. I'm allergic to the sun! I suspect that I have Solar Urticaria but won't know for sure until I get tested by the Dermatologist (which is still a few months away).
Anyway, I started to work this all out, because I was still getting sunburnt even with my new UPF50+ sleeves (and my standard layers of SPF50+ sunscreen, and a long sleeved button up shirt). Also through denim. Turns out my skin cannot deal with any sort of UV, Infrared and Visible Light. 🙃Any exposure to it produces an allergic reaction. So I get rashes from sunlight and fluorescent light. I just thought I was really susceptible to sunburn, had chronic eczema, and was allergic to almost every sunscreen that I've tried. Apparently this is all part of photosensitivity which is a pretty rare group of skin disorders.
It's been a wild ride over the last couple of months working this out. Plus I live in Australia where the UV is pretty much always over 10 in summer.
I found this video really interesting!! It's helpful to know how other people experience the sun. I thought every pale person felt like the sun was burning them all the time in summer (even through thick clothing and in partial shade) Apparently I am a vampire when it comes to sunlight 🤣🧛♀At least now I know why SPF50+ sunscreen seems to do nothing for me in summer. (I still wear it everyday though, it probably helps a bit).
I love the smile on your face when you say, "nerdification." 😂
I'm owning it 😊😊🤓
Personally, I would buy a mug with Nerdification on it, possibly with a little chemical molecule? I know, glycerin! It also could be collagen, retinol, salicylic ASICS... but I think that glycerin is in the lead, by a nose.
Ooh that's a cute idea!
@@LabMuffinBeautyScience We've got to say it louder for the folks in the back, lol. 😁
Lab Muffin Beauty Science I know, glycerin! It also could be collagen, retinol, salicylic acid... but I think that glycerin is in the lead, by a nose.
I was literally just looking up about this last night I-
Don't look outside your window right now, I'm definitely not standing there.
@@LabMuffinBeautyScience 😂🤣😂🤣😂
Uniqlo should totally pay you for that endorsement.
Hahaha I would probably spend all the money buying more Uniqlo... my wardrobe is like 50% Uniqlo! 💸
@@LabMuffinBeautyScience Mine as well :D once it was extremely hot and I couldn’t avoid being in the sun and with no sunscreen on my back their Airism jacket protected me while my boyfriend got burnt while wearing T shirt.
I have long worn UPF clothing, mostly shirts, in the past, really just when I was outside gardening. But I have recently also been thinking about the relative UPF of my other clothing. If it's got Polyester, YES. If it's 100% Merino, YES. I have black silk masks and it's nice to know they offer some protection. But I also now have about 500 (kidding) Coolibar face masks, and for the last few years, I've worn their fingerless gloves, even inside, when near a window. The silver lining of the pandemic is that I no longer look stupid wearing a UPF face mask.
Omg what is wrong with you
@@JackWallters
You think there’s something wrong with trying to avoid getting skin cancer?
Ariat makes clothing for equestrians. They have quite a few UPF options that have a nice design! I'm sure other equestrian clothing companies have UPF clothing, as well. Equestrian clothing is usually quite fitted, so they have a nice shape. Many countries have manufacturers of equestrian clothing, too, so it's easy to find in other parts of the world.
The moral of this video is that I need to move back home to the arctic. No sun in winter, and summers so cold that you are wearing more clothes than a lot of people do in winter other places 😂
I can relate :D I live in Finland and while it's not arctic (sometimes the climate can be, though) it's lovely how I don't need to wear sunscreen during winter. I'm already counting days xD On the other hand, the sun is always up during summer...
@Coda Veil No it's not. You are right about snow's reflective feature, but that starts to be a bigger factor only somewhere around March. No one gets sunburn during winter, even if they are outside all day. Summer sun is way harder here and in summer the water reflects it too. Besides, the sun is up only a few hours or not at all during winter (well in late winter it's up more) and you'll probably be inside anyway because of school or work so it doesn't really affect. When you leave home it's dark and you go home it's dark. :D
Thanks so much for this! I've been into UPF clothing for the last 5 to 10 years. It has improved immensely, it was originally quite thick, sweaty and claustrophobic, like wearing a thick plastic bag. Now they have come out with some good technical fabrics, though I still find some of the items meant to resemble normal clothes a bit hot. I am very athletic, I like to go trail running, hiking, swimming, and biking out in the sun all year long. I live in California and it can get blazing hot in the middle of the summer running in the mountains. I've found that the companies selling technical gear have been doing a good job of making their clothing lighter weight. There are also some great leggings out there now meant for hot yoga that are UPF 50 but also incredibly airy. When you're exercising for hours out in the sun, even the best sweat resistant sunscreens just don't last, and it just does not work to stop in the middle of your run to try to apply more sunscreen to dripping skin, especially since it's going to instantly make you feel even hotter and just gross. Even the long sleeve running shirts that are only upf 20 are better in my opinion than trying to deal with sunscreen, because I doubt I would be able to keep enough of it on me and evenly spread even if it was SPF 100. The rash guards meant for water work great too, especially since you are less concerned about overheating since you are literally in water. Also, many of the sun protective leggings meant for hot yoga are also water friendly too, so now I wear fun colorful leggings to the beach even when visiting Florida and I only have to put sunscreen on the top of my feet, my neck, face, and ears. Long-Winded post I know, but hope it's helpful ❤
There is also a great brand in the US called Solumbra that makes classic looking shirts, pants, tops, wraps, and hats in great colors. They are made from 100% nylon and wear like iron and never fade. They're great for regular wear as well as for safari and trekking. The fabric is DEET compatible as well which is important given some of the "off the beaten track" places we go! Thanks for your great blog and TH-cam channels.
I love my Coolibar cardigan. It's white so looks "cool" in the summer (and does not feel stifling). Also, they have a massive variety of clothing to wear, for all genders and ages. Even umbrellas!
I have the Coolibar sun wraps.. they are very practical!
Hey Michelle! Would love it if you made a video regarding hair loss & thinning, & gave product recommendations as well- what ingredients to use, avoid etc.
Thank you!
PS absolutely LOVE your videos ❤
I second that! Always had thick hair but thinning out after 40... (still a crap load of it, but less than before!!!)
Try castor oil (has worked for my eyelashes and eyebrows), massaging your scalp (inversion method is something I've done), reducing the washing if you wash every day or every other day. You could even try dermaneedling/dermarolling, it has helped my hairline but I haven't done it to other parts of my scalp.
However, I don't have thinning hair and I'm in my twenties with thick and long hair so I don't know if it will work for you. But these are some things you could try, there are videos on youtube about them too!
I third that!!👌
Yes please!
Thank you Lab Muffin for highlighting the benefits of UPF 50+ sun protective clothing to your community. Your video is very informative and incredibly well researched.
Living in Utah with sensitive skin, I cannot rely on sunscreen alone for sun protection. I've gotten really into upf clothing since we've moved here. I have a few items from Solbari & Coolibar but I feel like their styling tends to skew a bit older. I have a couple of Uniqlo items too, they are some of my favorites, but I agree that their options are limited. My favorite UPF clothing brand is probably Mott50 but their sizing is so weird. I'm a 29 inch waist and I wear a large. So if you're much larger than that, you wouldn't be able to fit into their clothes. It's unfortunate because I really like the design of their clothes and their products could reach a much wider audience if they had a wider range of sizes. Because I'm outdoorsy, I also have plenty of items from Columbia, Exofficio, & Patagonia but those brands definitely have an outdoorsy aesthetic that probably wouldn't fit everyone's style. I also have a backless shirt from Shedo Lane that I really enjoy when I'm wearing a backpack, and I want a little extra airflow in the summer.
And I've definitely learned that the UPF rating is worth paying extra for. I was really into linen for a little while, which I still wear if it's an evening outing or I don't plan on being outside for long, but I learned that it was not enough for those long days in the sun when I got sunburned through a long sleeve linen shirt.
All that being said, personally I prioritize spending the money on UPF rated clothing for long sleeve shirts and dresses whereas things like pants, I will opt for a lighter material like cotton or linen because I've not noticed sun damage below the waist through these lighter materials and it helps to save a bit of money. Of course that doesn't apply to situations where I am doing an outdoor sport where my whole body is exposed to the sun. I most certainly own a couple of swim leggings for my paddle board days.
*glances over at my identical Uniqlo hoodie in the closet*
"... Nice. 😎"
As someone with lupus, I really appreciate this! Thank you for another extremely thorough video 💛
I‘d really love to get more protection from clothes, but I‘m also really concerned about microplastics. I haven’t bought anything polyester in years and I really don’t want to. Why can’t we have both, getting protected as well as protecting nature? 😩
BTW I don’t blame you for buying polyester, it’s just not for me anymore.
Love your nerdy beauty content! 💕
You can use special laundry bags to capture microplastic fibres - the GuppyFriend is a popular one!
@@LabMuffinBeautyScience Oh my goodness! I was thinking the same thing as OP. Thank you so much for the information!
Coolibar does UV protective clothing and about half of their stuff is made from viscose.
Can't you buy a spray on fabric UV shield and spray your own clothes? May not be very cost effective but maybe on days where your going to have long exposure maybe hiking or day at the beach when you may need extra coverage ?
As already mentioned, buying second hand to reduce demand on polyester. Some brands are also making garments from recycled materials. Not the perfect solution but it’s a start.
I have an entire Anatomie wardrobe for traveling. They are very expensive, but I love everything. Anatomie is wrinkle-free, can be washed in a sink and dry overnight, pack up super small, and high UPF rating. Back when I was traveling, this made carryon only a possibility. I hate checking luggage, so my motivation was that reason.
It would be so cool with a followup on this with what you know now
was just thinking the same.
I love how thoroughly you explain everything, thank you Michelle! I am surprised to hear that dark colors can sometimes be better. I had always heard that dark colors absorb and lighter colors reflect, but maybe I confused heat with light 😅
I love coolibar!! I work outside so I’m the summer UPF is a must. Honestly the long sleeves don’t even phase me at this point lol I feel like they actually help me stay cooler
I am so glad you're covering this subject!! I burn so easily and am ADHD, so sometimes sunscreen can be a sensory nightmare and remembering to reapply is often forgotten. I have bought 3 pieces of UPF rated clothes over the last few years and am interested in getting more, but they tend to be expensive and only come in a few styles. Thank you for diving into this topic!!
I'm pleased to have found your video.
Fellow Aussie here, looking to better protect my kids from the sun.
I always slip slop slap my kids but have still found them getting freckles on their backs etc. Now I know why.
Just need to find an easy and affordable supplier of UPF50 kids clothing now.
My wife has already bought them all a pair of Babiators (kids sunnies) and they're going well.
sooo interesting 😁 I love how you break down every detail of how different attributes affect the UPF.
also, I want pretty UPF clothing, it always has a sporty look
I’m new to this and as a chronic skincancer patiënt i decided wearing upf clothing would be wise;). I walk a lot with my high energy Staffie and sunscreen alone does not feel like it’s enough.
Never heard of these brands, except coolibar. Very in depth about materials etc, good to know these things before i buy something because most of the items i see are very expensive (for my wallet at least;). Thank you, highly appreciated🌻
Finally here! Thank you so much for this long waited video. For occasions where I don't spend a huge amount of time under the sun, I'm thinking to invest in dark coloured pure silk clothes(I'm thinking Elizabeth Suzann. Hope they come back to business soon). This way you're still getting some sun protection, stay cool and not compromised on style or comfort.
Luckily here in Canada it only gets really hot for about two months in a year. The rest of the year we layer enough to not have to think about the upf of the fabric.
Has that worked well for you? I was thinking the same thing, but I'd want a higher momme (thread count) silk for potentially more protection
Absolutely love UPF clothing 😍 Please more videos about it, maybe show us brands that are a bit more affordable than the most famous ones
Sport Tek 100 percent polyester 10 buck for shirt great for 🌞
I live in Sydney & im 53 when we were kids we use to use baby oil to sunbathe😱 now sunscreen is #1 & even when out I take mineral sunscreen which I got that tip from Miss Ash👍 so i can add it in the day without ruining my makeup👍 never really think about the material I wear🤔 This was great💕
proud to say I clicked the nerdification bell long, long ago. My nerdification has made great progress, almost reaching nerdvana.
Ahahahaha love it!
It sounds like black silk blouses (in something opaque like charmeuse) are actually great for summer!
I'm a fan of Coolibar. I just wish it weren't so expensive.
or ugly, haha
My questions is why do their only options include the ugliest patterns and colors to choose from? There are some neutrals but there needs to be more. Or less intense colors and patterns.
@@usernameisunavailable8270 I'm trying to figure out why most of the tops are skin tight. i'm 63, I don't even want my clothes to touch me in the summer. I sucked my gut in for 50 years, I'm so done lol.
I love love love Labmuffin Beauty Science.
There`s always so much to learn.
I always say a "Thank you" when I produce a new batch of homemade Vitamin C serum following the Labmuffin recipe from some years ago. The way sunscreen applies on that serum is simply wonderful.
Thanks 💙🙏🍀
I started wearing upf clothing a couple of years ago. This is hands down the best explanation I’ve ever heard about the technology of these fabrics!!! I have eclipse sun sleeves,(great), wrap skirts (so-so), and the capes and tunics (great to pop over regular summer clothes when it’s hot, since they are loose and breezy) I knot the front corner of the tunics to take in the bulk.
I would love to hear more about chemical UPF treatments for clothing. The uniqlo upf clothes are very see through, so it is hard to wrap my mind around it being upf 50+
As someone who has sun sensitive skin and burns really fast (like in 15-20 min) and has sensitive skin, too. Your videos about sun realted things are super helpful. It is sometimes kinda hard to find information online about it. And i dont often know how to search for it. So a big thank you. And i use the Canmake Mermaid sunscreen which you once recommend and i love it. It is really good at protecting my skin from the sun. Better then other did before. So again thank you. And have nice day and stay safe. :)
Great tip about the RIT sun dye. I have one of those uniqlo hoodies. I love mine. I hate macaques though because one scared me so bad once I cracked my ray bans. It’s all about association
I buy my UPF sun protection clothing from SUN PROTECTION AUSTRALIA - nice hoodies with great pockets!!! I also like their outdoor shirt - which I wear every day over my tshirt when I have to go out to school. Australian owned, too.
Hey Michelle! In North America we call them rashguards or sunguards. Patagonia makes some of my favourite sun-hoodies and clothing, and I also like Level Six, Carve Designs, Prana, and Seea Swimwear.
Maybe it's only in Japan, but Uniqlo here have lots of different UPF items. Hoodies, cardigans, windbreakers, t-shirts, roll necks, gloves, leggings, blazers even.
When I was young I found out I was so sun sensitive that I would blister up with a “sun rash” (it wasn’t a burn - it was bumps all over my skin). I went to the doctor, who was from India, and he suggested I needed to wear long sleeves and saris like the women in India do! This was decades ago, before UPF clothing. I didn’t wear saris but I did wear long sleeves and stay in the shade more often in summertime. I am all about the UPF clothing as I hate wearing thick sunscreen on my arms. I wear my Airism hoodie from Uniqlo all summer (haven’t dropped my phone yet!). Thanks for the other suggestions, I will look into them.
Fantastic information. Re Laundry uv treatment, i was excited until i discovered unfortunately only effective on machine wash of 40 deg celcius. So unsuitable for cold wash 😔
I’m trying to avoid linea negra during pregnancy, so this helps a lot! Thank you for sharing
Thank you Michelle! I have a short vacation coming up where it's going to be hot and sunny, and planning good sun protection is at the top of my list of things I'm worried about lol. I'm even going to try and wear a rash guard whenever I'm swimming out in the sun!
I have the uniqlo upf jacket in light pink it’s so cute I’ve worn it all summer 😊 Also love that it protects my hands too
I live in SW Florida and we are always looking for ways to protect from the sun. I have sun sleeves in the car and definitely always wear sunscreen
From someone with PMLE, thank you!
BandiBean Live what pmle ?
Absolutely spot-on timing! Since COVOD19’s many changes, I’ve been walking outdoors a lot and much more conscious about the sun (sunscreen is not enough and trying many different hat and scarf combinations). Yet to find the perfect solution.
Also happy to see an Australian channel, as so many are American and the products not available here in Aus! ☺️
Liked. Commented. Subscribed. 👌
I bought a Japanese brand UV protective cardigan for Summer but it proves to be way too hot. I bought some Korean exercise sleeves with cool down effects ,I like those. I think polyester clothing already have UPF 30.
Thank you Michelle for this vid, I have been wearing UPF50+ hat and gloves for over a year now from Solbari and it is great, wish it wasn't so expensive though as I want to get more.
I love the idea of a rash vest for swimming! I think I’ll buy one! I hate having to ask someone to apply sunscreen on my back! Also hats! Yes! Hats! I get sunburn on my scalp :(
I recently bought UV gloves and UV umbrella ☂ for when I walk my dogs 🐶
What are your thoughts on oral sunscreens like Heliocare? Would love a video on this!
Yes please
Prequel’s sun gloves are pretty good, I like them a lot!
I love Solbari. I added a snap to their neck gators to turn them into "turtle necks" to protect my neck better. I love their umbrellas too. I also use their "capes" because they so easy to put on over your regular clothing. I leave one in the car to put on when Im driving. I cannot stand anything with polyester in it, so It is nice to have a natural fabric. Their driving gloves are well made, but their hand covers are not with it. I use their arm sleeves too. I tried their shrug to run in over my tank tops, but Im still on the fence on that one. I find Im not compelled to use it when it's hot outside. I have many of their hats, but I only like one style... sometimes the formed brims start to warp- so I choose their cotton linen ones. I have a very small head, so I like that they started sizing the hats.
On the sportier side of things, Columbia Sportswear has A LOT of sun protectant clothing. It'll be their "Omni-Shade" line. I adore their button up shirts, and they have a good amount of product that's actually quite pretty. But I mostly use it when I'm out hiking, and I've never gotten burned through it (and I burn super easily) so that's the proof I need. ;) They also have those...sleeves? That are just the sleeve? I know I've seen them elsewhere but I don't know if there's a name. I love keeping them in the car and slipping them on when I'm wearing an outfit without sleeves, without the bulk of a full top.
Thank you for making this video. I’ve been trying to find info on UPF clothing but couldn’t find much. And your video was so detailed which I love! I have the same Uniqlo hoodie. And I have the same issue with the pockets. I wish more brands had UPF clothing. Coolibar is good but expensive. I’ll look into the other brand you mentioned.
I feel very satisfactorily nerdified about UPF clothing now. Thank you! 💜
I burn very easily but love the beach so I’ve had to experiment with a lot of clothes. I’ve been successful with tight weaves of linen washed in one of those spf increasing washes. I also feel that wearing more clothes protects from heat rashes as it shades my skin. In the water I always go for “real” shade guards in black with ratings but I hate the feeling of wearing polyester when dry. This scheme has prevented me from getting burned anywhere but the tops of my feet for the last 3 years.
This is one of the topics that I'm concerned with and I've been doing it wrong. 😅
Thanks for bringing this up!
I absolutely love those uniqlo jackets, I live in them all summer 😂 so light and cool!
The yellow hoodie looks good on you, it brightens your complexion
I live in tropical country so it's pretty hot and humid
As a hijabi I still wear long sleeve, had my head and neck covered anyway.-. Since the syariah said to not use look-through clothes, my clothes are pretty tight-woven too (or use multipleclothes in layers)
It's not UPF-clothing but I still think it's enough for me
Here in my country it's hard to get UPF clothing, even Uniqlo in my country doesn't sell their UPF line
Although even if I could get it easily, the price probably makes me don't wanna buy it:"))
I can't be more grateful for all your informative videos! I love your channel!
I had never even thought of this! Thank you so much Dr Michelle 😇
I bought several longsleeved, high necked UV protection tops for outdoor activities this summer. Hated them though, honestly. I was hoping, they would wear like regular workout clothes, but they were very uncomfortable, ones temperatures went up. The lack of stretch and slightly thicker material made a big difference. Plus, like all polyester clothes, you get underarm stink really quickly.
Also: the part of my torso, that's covered by regular tank tops or t-shirts always stays really, really white, even though I'm outside for hours, almost every day - which makes me doubt the claim, that regular cotton clothing isn't protective enough. I mean, wouldn't I get at least a slight tan, otherwise, with so much sun exposure?
I like UV swim clothing, though. I don't swim very often and don't 'sunbath' at all, but the couple of times, I went for my nephews sake, this summer, I loved, not having to worry about protecting my completely untanned parts from the sun. On my arms and legs, I can get away with some sun exposure, because I inevitably develop a slight tan there, despite wearing sunscreen. But I always hated, having to obsessively reapply sunscreen around a bikini...especially at the beach.
I’ve bought several upf shirts this summer, and they’re soooo uncomfortably hot to wear. It’s probably the polyester, but they don’t breathe at ALL and are super uncomfortable in hot weather...which defeats the purpose. I did notice however, despite that i always wear crewneck shirts, I have a faint tan line where my sports bra is, so it leads me to believe cotton is not totally effective against UV rays
@@iceunelle
That's interesting! I really wonder, why that is. I really paid attention to it, this year, because of the unusual combination of being outside so much generally but not wearing a bikini at all, which made for zero intentional sun exposure on my belly and lower back.
I'm looking to buy protective clothing, what did you buy that was uncomfortable so I can avoid
iceunelle what did you get that was uncomfortable? I want to avoid it
@@sarah3796 I'm sorry, I don't remember the names of the brands. I basically typed in "upf clothing" into amazon and tried to pick ones around the $20 range that didn't have huge tacky looking brand logos on them. I prefer to use them in like 70 something degree weather, rather than 80 or 90 something degree weather. It may just be me that doesn't like the feel of upf clothing bc in the comments on amazon ppl were saying "oh it breathes so well!"
I always wondered why uniqlo has such a weird clothing technology that can block uv rays. I mean, I always use long sleeves & long pants (eventho I lived in tropical place, plus hoodie jacket!) and of course I only got my tan on the uncovered place like my palm & sole. UV protection clothes seems like a useless-wasting money things, my regular clothes works fine. What I learned from this video is I think many people love to wear lightweight clothes in summer, and uniqlo can provided that with extra UPF. Thanks Michelle, love your video :D
I'm rewatching this video to figure out about what would be good to put on my windows to protect against sunlight. Reading through comments, I've noticed the one where you recommended maybe putting up aluminum foil to protect against the sun coming from the window. Now that the sun is coming up many hours before I wake up in the morning, I wanted to put up better protection than the curtains I currently have that allow a lot of light through. I was going to buy blackout curtains - would those have a good upf rating (although not labelled) since they don't let a lot of visible light through? I was going to put up some nice upf 50+ rated blanket/shawls that are fairly large on top of that in case the blackout curtains didn't protect properly. Maybe I could forgo those and put up a fitted piece of cardboard lined with aluminum foil instead! Or some kind of combination of the different options. It's confusing not knowing the science but thanks to this video I now know a lot more, thank you!! :))
Does anyone know of UPF clothing that’s more sustainable? It’s a tall order, I know, when the most protective fabric is polyester, but there’s gotta be some people working on this
Solbari's Sensitive fabric is cotton and bamboo - cotton isn't great production-wise but if you're more focused on degradable fibres that would fit the bill!
Lab Muffin Beauty Science thanks for your response!
Michelle I am literally obsessed! found u two days ago and saw almost all videos 😍😍😍
That's so lovely to hear! 😊😊😊
I just bought a shirt and a pants for swimming this morning!!!😂 It has "Sun protection UPF 50+" written on the label. I just realized that it is Upf, not Spf after i watched this video😂
Oh man. I thought normal clothing was enough. Now i have to worry about more things.
Tq mam u always clear my dout i just love ur video ur really great dermatologist for our youth mam thank u supporting us 💖😍😍😍😍 i want to know thicker face mask of Balck mask is block uv rays with small holes
This was great! I just finally bought some UV protection clothing and love the ease of use!
Some tips hack if your sunscreen is too greasy, i apply (after waiting like 20 min) mattifying compact powder (from cosmetic brands like essence, etc and some can not have pigments in them (i say it for men, not every man is into makeup)) on the face and talc on the body (for exemple my hands can get really sweaty even when it is not hot, it does help)
I always wear cotton or polyester-cotton t-shirts (often in darker colours) in the summer and never got burnt/didn’t tan. (I have pretty pale skin so it would show)
I guess it’s because I avoid direct sunlight and live in France where we don’t get as much UV as other regions ?
I also wear generous amounts of 50+spf on the exposed skin and definitely don’t notice any difference.
Coolibar is my favorite UPF brand 🌻
Lately, I've been more conscious of adding additional layers of sun protection to supplement my sunscreen use. I usually wear long and loose fitting clothing with a hat, but until now I had not considered investing in clothing with UPF. Thanks for this video!
Hi Michelle! Questions:
1) how to determine amount of UVA that comes through UPF rated clothing? Would the 2% UV that pass through UPF 50 clothing typically be UVA especially wavelengths closer to 400 nm?
2) is there a simple way to approximate UV protection from layering UPF clothing? e.g. double layers of UPF40 fabric = X UPF? Would it be over UPF 50 (block >98% UV) or block 100%UV?
Thanks for your videos!
I've been looking these things up lately thanks to the summer lasting too obnoxiously long! Thank you for the video on this topic!!
Thank you so much for your videos, Michelle! I love that they are informative, with a little bit of humor on top.
I started watching your channel about a year ago, and it really stepped up my skincare game, especially when it comes to sun protection. Seeing this video makes me question a lot of my summer clothes, but well... never not questioning parts of my life ;)
I hope you have a great day!
I use an umbrella with upf 50 as well
Great video! Here in the U.S., we call those shirts 'Rash guards'. So interesting to know that they're called rash vests in Australia!
First time I heard of UPF clothing was roughly 7 years ago when my husband went on a purchasing rampage with Columbia's PFG (Performance Fishing Gear) line.
I found a product called Sun Guard that washes sun protection into your clothes. I haven’t tried it myself but thought you might be interested in checking it out.
Thank you for all the informative videos! ❤
In the US we call those rash guards. Not sure why they would be called rash vests since, as you said, they have sleves.
Learned a lot from this video and it is your meanest thumbnail ever! You look so badass!
Thanks, Michelle/Lab Muffin 💐 I live in high UPF clothing! I like ‘Solumbra’ by Sun Precautions. It’s made in Seattle, WA. Head to ankles protection, many styles, great hats. It has changed my life
Also, thank you! I had no idea about Rit Sun Guard as a product. I will definitely try it out.
Finally! Been waiting for a video like this for a long time already. Thaank u.
Thank you for a very informative video.
I placed my first order with Solbari because they had exactly what I needed-face masks for hiking! Of course, I bought several other important sun protected clothing too.
hi,regular clothes actually do a good job at protecting from uv because we use detergents with optical brighteners which increase upf rating
Thanks for sharing this I’ve never considered UV and clothing, but of course. Will watch out for any further episodes you may add to the topic.
I didn't know UPF was a thing, super interesting video as always!