Dermatologist Debunks Sunscreen Myths! Mineral or Chemical Sunscreen? Sunscreen Causes Cancer?

Is mineral sunscreen better than chemical sunscreen? Does sunscreen cause cancer? Do you need sunscreen in the winter? I see a lot of misinformation about sunscreens on a daily basis, so I brought in board-certified dermatologist @DrSamEllis to help set the record straight. Watch this video to find out the truth about some common sunscreen myths!

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
00:54 Why Wear Sunscreen
01:22 Causes Cancer?
02:25 Skip on Cloudy Days?
03:30 Skip in Winter?
04:39 Mineral or Chemical?
05:13 Melanin-Rich Skin Tones
05:51 Higher SPF
07:00 Vitamin D Deficiency
07:51 Sunscreen in Makeup
08:46 Sunscreen Indoors?
09:15 Kids vs Adults
10:08 Base Tan?
11:10 Recap

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[voltaireon]

Yes! As a ginger who is almost 30, I’m so glad my mother was INSANE about skincare and sunscreen when I was a kid! My skin looks better now since I’ve been following mixed makeup for years, but gonna credit my mother for a LOT!

[aisoaification]

OMG THIS! is why Susan is my #1 Favorite influencer. My girl Susan ALWAYS understands the assignment. I love this woman.

[elizabethonstage]

LOVE these Q+A videos with Dr. You both have such great personalities AND messages- so important to get these myths busted in an informative and enjoyable fashion. Keep them coming ♥️♥️♥️

[freya]

My Mom was angry when I started wearing sunscreen at grade 8. According to her “science”, I was too young to need any skincare. She said if I stared using sunscreen at a very young age, my skin would become accustomed to it (and the skin pampering) and require more… care as I aged and as a result, not be as resilient.

[drhofstadter]

the perfect duo doesn’t exi—

it actually does

[uriychj]

In where I live, from sept to feb UV is 0 every day and it's mostly pretty dark so it's great to finanlly hear someone say that sunscreen is not necessary then! During the winter months I only wear it when it is light out or snowy.

[fiveb]

I'm loving the Doc's summer blonde baby lights or whatever.
And of course Suzie Q is flawless as usual.

[GiraffeLife]

OMG TWO OF MY FAVE BEAUTY EXPERTS TOGETHER!

[sueselmic]

My son set a timer on his phone so he will reapply his children’s sunscreen because time can get away from you.

[MarichuBaloro]

Very informative video regarding sunscreen. My only question that I think a lot might find helpful is as someone who's acne-prone skin, I'm curious as to which type of sunscreen one should be using. There has been mixed comments like mineral is better than chemical, some says mineral could clogged pores hence it isn't suitable for blemish-prone skin types etc.

[richrnndz]

Same applies to SPF in makeup, or SPF mixed into skincare. You don't get enough protection if you don't apply globs of it. But the industry does not get in trouble because they're not regulated by the FDA. Wish ppl would talk about that more and challenge the industry, this is why there is few "evidence" or studies to prove if chemical sunscreen is a danger to ones health or not.

[majomoranh]

NOTE: skin cancer is NOT the #1 cancer in the US, nor worldwide.

[jakecurtis]

This was fab - two of my favorite skincare creators in one. Thanks for sharing!

[smdsfq]

i've always wanted to ask this ...should we be wearing sunscreen on your hands/arms as well? it seems like we are focusing too much on the face that we forgot for our bodies.

[mariposamarilla]

This video is so informative! I clicked like. Thank you so much. I always enjoy talks about sunscreen. It is so important.

[PrincessQue]

Love this duo, we get so many gems! I was surprised that you both were puzzled about the cancer myth. I think the “sunscreen causes cancer” myth comes from recent recalls on sunscreen products that were found to have a carcinogenic byproduct or active ingredients like octocrylene and benzene. “Benzene is known to cause cancer in humans, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the World Health Organization, and other regulatory agencies.” A study was also been published in “Chemical Research in Toxicology” about suspected carcinogens in sunscreens.

[michelezubeldia]

Love this kind of videos where dermatologists collaborate, like Dr. Ellis and Doctorly 🤗
I still have a question, is it true that tinted mineral sunscreen is better for melasma/dark spots? Hopefully you can answer me. Thanks!

[Cnderfire]

I put sunscreen on all the time. Indoors and outdoors, all seasons, sunny or cloudy. Doesn’t matter. If my skin is exposed, it gets sunscreened

[lorenaarenas]

Quick question for anyone who knows! I have perioral dermatitis, what type of sunscreen should I use, mineral, chemical or hybrid?

[cleopatra]

Question: I have found that applying a setting powder very lightly stops my sunscreen from peeling. Is this a good idea, or does this make the sunscreen not as effective?