Are You Using the Right Amount of Sunscreen? Dermatologist Explains | #SHORTS

Sunscreens can have very different consistencies, so how do you know how much to use? Watch this video to see how I measure my sunscreens to make sure I'm getting the right amount of protection.

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[elsa]

I wish sunscreens were more budget friendly and what's with the 40-50 ml trend🥴😭

[dovinevenuh]

I have always wondered about this as there are different formulations

[DaPoofDaPoofDaPoofDa]

Yes! I always thought I was putting on too much of the more liquidy/essence-type sunscreen ~ good to know !!

[AlwaysSummer]

Can you PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do a video on how long mineral sunscreen is effective on the face? This whole "apply every 2 hours" even when working at a desk (not next to a window) situation seems so extreme. Is there a way to INVESTIGATE how effective a sunscreen still is after 8 hours of normal (non-active) wear? Thank you so much!

[aminemasror]

this is interesting especially for the shaka fluid one

[ljuboblajic]

I often use European sunscreens by Avene and they generally recommend to use one full finger of their product on face, ears, and on both sides of the neck. For example, they have non white Mineral fluid 40 ml with nano zinc and nano titanium, but if I apply that full finger only on face, the result would be very white skin and it would be very difficult for the product to set in. That is my rule of thumb (and that is limit testing) and that is why I always use SPF 50 plus (ie 60 plus) and If I want a product which is cosmetically more pleasing I choose those with lower water resistance, less photostability etc. That is why brands like eltaMD are so popular (lower SPF, less whiter zinc and not titanium, a mix of zinc and organic filters, lower water resistance etc). On body areas below face and ears, ie on neck, decollete, palms and wrists I always use "kids" or "ultra sensitive" versions.

[parkjiyeon]

Bruh I hate to apply sunscreen because we have to use so much of it. Rubbing it in takes so much time and I have to do that every time I go out. Uh I hate it but I still have to do it

[Rachel-kszn]

New subscriber! I'm so glad I found your channel. Your videos are so helpful. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and saving so many lives with your education on sunscreen and skincare. Sending lots of love from San Francisco.

[Englishdotcom]

This was quite useful. Thank you so much.

[thebeauty_minimalist]

Thank you for this, so helpful!! New subscriber and I love your content & energy! 💜💜

[hermionegoesgreen]

Very helpful video! What about sunscreen butters, like the Raw Elements Face & Body Sunscreen in a tin?

[rimmad]

What about roll on sunscreens. I have a roll on mineral sunscreen and I’m not always quite sure how much is enough

[m.younis]

Very smart Dr. Sam.. Allah bless you😊👍🏽

[jessicagomez]

Why don't people just buy the vichy, la roche, etc, big tubes and use them for the face? They are marketed for the body but honestly a lot of them have little to no difference in ingredients and they are way cheaper...?

[avasava]

Do we need to add an additional 1/4 tsp for our neck?

[a_r_i_.]

What about sunscreens that are liquid? Like the Neutrogena spray. That's the one I use.

[Icetor]

What about the aerosolized spray-on sunscreens? How do you know how much of those to put on?

[adg]

How about sunsticks? Please and thank you!

[memoonasaeed]

Do we need to apply 1.25ml in reapplications too or less quantity is used in reapplications?

[reigner]

Yeah I put much more than that, but I also put it on my neck, back of the neck, shoulders, back of shoulders and chest and cleavage area. I probably use like 1 table spoon for all of that. Lol.