Is Sunscreen Safe Around Your Eyes? Eye Doctor Explains

It's summertime and everyone knows to apply sunscreen, but what about your eyes? Ophthalmologist, Dr. Rupa Wong explains if you should be using sunscreen on your eyelids and what type. #drrupa #eyemakeuphealth #sunscreen

00:00 Is Sunscreen Safe To Use Around Your Eyes?
01:21: What Happens When Sunscreen Drips Into Eyes
01:31 : Why Are Eyelids So Sensitive?
01:37 : Can You Get Skin Cancer Of The Eyelids?
02:00: What Type of Sunscreen Is Best for Eyes?
02:20 : What Is the Difference Between Mineral And Chemical Sunscreens?
02:45 : What Chemical Sunscreen Ingredients Should You Avoid?
03:10 : Why Are Sunscreen Sticks Good Around Eyes?
03:25 : Are Tinted Sunscreen Powders and Moisturizers Worth It?
04:00 : Can You Use Regular Sunscreen Around Your Eyes?
04:20 : Top 4 Favorite Eye Sunscreens and Why They’re Good For Your Eyelid Skin
06:36 : What Should You Do If You Get Sunscreen In Your Eyes?

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[daniela]

Even though this is a chemical sunscreen, the LA ROCHE POSAY ANTHELIOS UVMUNE 400 HYDRATING CREAM SPF50+ 50ML is really good for me as someone who puts in eye drops many times a day since it’s very water resistant. It was also tested under Opthamological control

[TriciaMary]

I’ve been using Nivea Sun UV Face for years which says “eye-friendly formula opthalmologically approved” . Have used it every day for years and have never had it sting my sensitive eyes. Also i think it is anti ageing. I’m in 🇳🇿

[kadzo]

What is responsible for stinging eyes in sunscreens? Avobenzone or oxybenzone?

[ayajamal]

Can you please recommend which mineral sun cream is good to be applied around the eyes

[js-ekmc]

I use a spray sunscreen on my legs and neck area and it seems about an hour in to my golf game it starts stinging and there goes the rest of my game but use a cream on my face...I think from now on it's spray on my legs and cream for everywhere else-hope my game will improve !

[nonesuchone]

This video helped me so much! I ended up trying the Olay regenerate mineral sunscreen. It works great! I no longer have any stinging in my eyes.

[dgiroday]

I agree with using mineral sunscreen instead of chemical sunscreen to reduce the likelihood of getting irritation of eyes. This irritation causes an involuntary blink response. Why would I cover the eye lids with sunscreen when I wear wrap around sunglasses and a sun hat (prevent light from coming in above the top of the sunglasses)?

[bluecute]

Chemical filters are not that safer than mineral, most reactions and burning sensations caused by preservative systems that have to be done for chemical filters to stabilise and sustain the efficacy of the filters. There have been a few studies showed that the true allergy reactions, and contact dermatitis caused by chemical filters are just less than 0.2% of studied subjects (more than 500 people). Zinc oxide mostly has to be coated in silicons to stabilise because Zinc by itself is extremely non inert (a misconception that zinc oxice is inert, ask a cosmetic formulator and you'll see), one thing wrong will break all thing down and bring up the pH to 7 when not formulated correctly, or tested for shelf-life comprehensively. The common preservatives used in mineral formulas may be not as irritating (not necessarily used less in number, because every formula is unique. I've seen a few chemical formulas have just 2-3 preservatives, less than your typical skin healing, skin renewing and anti-aging skincare products and they don't burn your eyes, it's about the characteristic, potency, technique and so so so so many other principles. There is no easy way to break it down) but the filters themselves are not the problem 99% of the time. Things can be tested on 1000 people and 1001st person would have their eye burnt. There is no fine line to this, only correct information and educational approach to how we should look at things in this matter.

[deemah]

I always applied sunscreen on my eyelids and often it would get in my eyes and BURN horribly. I would just stand still in the middle of the street moaning from pain 😢 But my SS doesn’t have any of the chemicals you mentioned… I wonder what that could be. It’s mineral too (titanium + zinc)
My natural tears would get it out in a couple of minutes and I would feel fine though. 🤷‍♀️
Don’t have enough money to buy the fancy creams mentioned in the video :(

[L.i.s.a....]

I always appreciate Dr. Rupa's educated and sound advice.

[meli]

I was asking this question from myself weeks ago. Thank you for this video🙏

[IdaliaMaddalena]

best face glowing and whitening I've been experience thanks

[livelaughloveakhi]

Do you have any drugstore recommendations?

[gblb]

Thank you. Excellent advice. Sunscreen 24/7 even in cooler/winter weather. It’s so important to protect your skin.

[sparkledragon]

It should be noted that the Skinceuticals product she mentions has been discontinued.

[ianjarrett]

You said in the video not to panic if you get sunscreen in your eyes. I have a couple questions. On the European Chemical Agency website it states that Ecamsule SX(Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid) can cause serious eye damage. Do you think that’s something to worry about and not apply a sunscreen around the eye with that ingredient?

[abeach]

Yeah 'the' good Doc Rupa!! Bringing the facts and knowledge in always!!

[jellypie.]

Thank you ❤ what about if ive tried all mineral sunscreens, LRP anthelios line, avene mineral, powder around my eyes, etc etc etc and nothing works to prevent spf from stinging and burning and clouding my vision and giving me headaches? Even if i apply almost no spf close to my eyes, it gets in there. Its ridiculous. i cant get anything to work and im afraid of damaging my eyes from irritating them daily. I only use spf that has ingredients that are safe for dry eye disease and im still affected. Even if i set with powder. What am i doing wrong...

[james_eggleton]

I made the mistake of buying the ‘Hello Sunday, The One for your eye Mineral Sunscreen’ and it was a god awful experience. Caked, pilled, flaked and rolled around.

[MellaYellow]

Love this and we have the same fav! Going to buy the stick 😍