Dermatologists Debunk Sunscreen Myths

Today we discuss common sunscreen myths that we hear on social media. Shout out to EltaMD Skincare, one of our favorite sunscreen brands, for sponsoring this video!

0:00 Intro
2:00 SPF in moisturizers and foundation
4:40 Darker skin tones don't need sunscreen
11:48 You don't need to wear sunscreen inside...
16:54 Sunscreen makes you vitamin D deficient
20:49 Sunscreen only prevent skin cancer

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[TakeCareRihanna]

I'm black, from the UK, and went 26 years without wearing sunscreen. I just assumed that sun screen was for people with lighter skin. It was never really talked about in my family and we didn't have enough knowledge back then on why wearing sunscreen is important, even if you have darker skin. Also, i'd see a lot of sunscreen commercials only targeting white people, which is another reason why i assumed i didn't need it. But i've recently started using sfp 30 to treat my hyperpigmentation ( because i went years thinking that i didn't need sunscreen ): ) and i'm really happy to see other POC realising the importance and using sunscreen too!

[DermBeautyMD]

love this because the short clips on IG and tiktok are great but like you guys said, sunscreen is so nuanced - this video is a good conversation that needs to happen on these topics. Love the vid as usual!

[kzvegansuperstar]

Please tell EltaMD to make more tints for their tinted products to accommodate more skin tones, both darker and fairer!

[nellis]

I want someone to love me the way Dr. Maxfield loves niacinamide lol

[lizzieempey]

I would love a video on identifying skin cancer... Basically knowing when to see the dermatologist. I'm very freckle prone, even though it hardly ever burn.

[Delilah]

As a new Esthetician I am so grateful for finding this channel! You guys make it so easy to fully understand

[karenfarmer]

I recently found out I'm Vitamin D deficient and my doctor advised me to go on supplements (D3) which are very cheap and definitely not to stop using sunscreens or to purposefully get more sun exposure. My mother has had some cancerous spots on her arms so we are very careful about being protected from the sun now. When it hits home, it really hits home.

[LittleDebbie]

I started wearing sunscreen when I was 22 and figured I would only see the benefits when I was over 40. But then people started commenting that my skin looked so nice & I realized that my skin looked really even because the sunscreen prevented any little scars from acne or whatever from turning into hyperpigmentation. So it was a nice bonus. ☺️

[SerafEnd]

These two are just too freaking adorable.

[joystarrturk]

As a contact lens wearing, daytime couch lounger, dark skinned fellow surfer and shark avoider this speaks to me. Thank you!!

[trinacollins]

Darker skin tone chic here.. thanks for debunking that myth. The fact that nothing was ever marketed for POC also perpetuated that myth. Love these videos and would love to see you guys work with Dr. Dray.

[teshamiller]

Dr Shaw I’m glad you caught that early in life and you’re doing better. I’m African and was told the exact same myth and just started using sunscreen about 5 years ago at age 32🤦🏾‍♀️. I haven’t had any cancerous lesions thank heavens and I’m grateful but I do have about 5 little spots just under my jaw line that are hyperpigmented from hormonal acne. No scars anywhere else but so frustrating for me since I always had clear skin even through puberty. I don’t forget my sunscreen when I leave home anymore. Lesson learned

[duakazmy]

It's 4 in the morning here but can't miss my fave pair dermatologists

[hollyjackson]

I had a dry spot on my face I didn't know what it was until I went to the dermatologist and they told me it was skin cancer same thing with a spot on my chest it's so important to wear sunscreen

[Anasuya]

Almost midnight here in the UK, but I *have* to watch it before I sleep! Thank you so much for all you do- I really enjoy all your videos x

[carlyxnichole]

I feel so validated that Dr. Shah called out the pro-tanning propaganda that was pushed so hard in some areas, especially during the Jersey shore era. People look at me like I'm nuts when I say tanning and getting those base tans was touted as super ideal healthy. Our local tanning salon had $20/mo unlimited tanning for high school and college students. My mom tried talking the salon into letting me tan for a few weeks at 14 years old so I wouldn't be so pale and sickly looking for the winter. I feel like there's a micro generation of us all on track for skin cancer because of those severely tanning bed propaganda filled years.

[kaylarson]

You guys make it so much easier to understand, you don't just rattle out a list of ingredients. I like the tinted products too. the higher SPF's have a heavier cast to it, a tint makes it a bit more user friendly.

[amandafauth]

Curious about a dermatologist point if view on self tanners! You guys are awesome. And actually got me to start caring about my skin!!

[strangerfacestark]

Thanks for talking about darker skin tones. I had melanoma and I found out it is less common in people with darker skin but more likely to be deadly! Because people think they can’t get skin cancer or don’t get checked regularly like fair skinned people do.

[alexlibby]

I’m mixed; and my very pale skinned mom also thought because I tanned so easily and never burned I didn’t need sunscreen. Now I wear tinted sunscreen daily and it’s been the best thing I’ve ever done for my hyperpigmentation and acne scars (I’m prone to cystic breakouts that would leave purple scars!)