The TRUTH ABOUT MINERAL SUNSCREEN 🤔 Dermatologist @DrDrayzday

The TRUTH ABOUT MINERAL SUNSCREEN 🤔 Dermatologist @DrDrayzday on how mineral sunscreens work. Watch to learn what is the difference between chemical and mineral sunscreens. In this video I discuss how sunscreens work and the differences between chemical and mineral sunscreens. I debunk the myth that mineral sunscreens reflect UV rays. #sunscreen #skincaremyths #dermatologist

💜References
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[pameladonner]

I am a chemist and this was a great explanation. Thank you Dr. Dray!

[Leuca.]

Accepting new information and moving forward accordingly is how science and medicine progress! Kudos to you, Dr. Dray.

[Katiediddance]

Once again, measured, factual scientific data. I love your approach and calling out "fear mongering" and making knowledge accessible to everyone. Love what you do here. Brava!

[Alice]

As someone who is immune suppressed, post transplant, thank you so much for clarifying! Such a relief to hear this and I can now choose a daily broad spectrum SPF 50 that feels wearable rather than feel if it’s not ‘mineral’ I’m not doing the best I can.

[thepuglady]

As a malignant melanoma survivor, it’s very helpful to know there really is no “divide” between the two so I can make the best decision for myself. Thanks!

[vithusanvelichore]

Thank you Dr.Dre for always sharing your extensive knowledge on skin care products and science in a very easy to understand simplified way🙏🏼

[donecurry]

I don't know what, or who to believe anymore, regarding sunscreen.

[Novemberrain]

Goodmorning Dr. Dray 🌷and to everyone watching😊Have a wonderful day!

[nelan]

Dr.Dray could you please do a video about what happens to the sunscreen once it gets absorbed in the skin? How does the body eliminate it? Does it have side effects after prolonged use? It could be a foolish fear, but I think it would help a lot of us that have a bit of fear of everyday sunscreen.

[Vvarsha]

Dr Dray you have taught me a lot about skin and skincare and I cannot thank you enough for that. I always come back to your videos because I know you are one of the most reliable and knowlable in this field. Thank you for clarifying the difference, really appreciate it.

[jsvi]

I’m from Puerto Rico and I used to go to the beach at least 2-3 times a week, and walk to high school and college, from 16 until I relocated to Texas at age 58.

I have always used sunscreen- always, first those stinging white creams until now these wonderful SPF products.

Wear it EVERYDAY and EVERWHERE!!! No exceptions.

At 62 I have beautiful skin. Genetics? Yes. Good lifetime protection?Definitely.

You spend so much on nails and hair- your face deserves first pick at good products.

[HawaiiBO]

I'm a visual learner, I'd love it if you can include a chart or put the difference side by side etc. I appreciate those pics you post when explaining dermis, epidermis etc 💛

[ashanatrav]

Thank you for speaking up for us. Because YES being brown and choosing 1 sunscreen but having it in the back of my mind that I am choosing an ‘inferior’ product just because I am brown and trying to avoid a white cast did make me feel bad !! AND NOW I DONT feel bad thanks to this video.

[dinurse]

So happy you are teaching this community about sunscreens and it’s terminology… it drives me crazy when someone says: I use physical sunscreen because it reflects…

[karatalksaboutstuff]

THANK YOU for clearly defining "organic" in this context! I see people just throwing that term around and assuming people know they mean "carbon-based compounds" instead of being a reference to "natural."

[helpfulnatural]

Glad to finally know how sunscreens actually work on the skin. Due to an allergy to chemical filters, I've had to find a way to like or even love my mineral (casty) sunscreens. But like a lot of other things we do everyday like, brushing your teeth, exercising and taking in nourishment, you just do it without thinking about it. 😜

[Andres-cfwr]

This is what sets you apart from skin aficionados Dr Dray!

[irisk]

I go back and forth between chemical and mineral sunscreen. Lately the mineral sunscreen I've been using is Eucerin baby spf50, it comes in a white and pink tube. It leaves a cast, but I really like how gentle it is on my skin. It wears well under makeup and because I do wear Foundation, I'm not too concerned with the white cast part of it.

[sandralizarraga]

Great info! I truly don't understand the fear mongering around chemical sunscreens.

[jackie_jrml]

I was a teen in the 90’s. Sunblock? Never heard of it then. Baby oil and bronzing oils? Couldn’t get enough. In the 80’s and 90’s sunblock seemed like a 4 letter word. Unfortunate.
Thankfully my skin isn’t too bad now in my 40’s. 😭 Thanks for all the info you provide!