HOW TO APPLY SUNSCREEN (TWO FINGER RULE) + MY MORNING SKINCARE | KAYA EMPIRE

How much sunscreen is enough sunscreen? Am I applying sunscreen correctly? Wtf is the "two finger" rule? Hopefully this video demonstration of how I personally apply my sunscreen will answer all these questions! I also include my favorite morning serum to pack an extra burst of hydration into my routine :) COMMENT DOWN BELOW WITH YOUR SKIN TYPE AND FAVORITE SUNSCREEN so that other people can find their perfect sunscreen!!!! Give this video a thumbs up if you want to see more skincare routines on my channel

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[PoshTotty]

3:40 - two finger rule on sunscreen application

[brixlagao]

Hello, neuroscience and biochemistry graduate here. The claim that sunscreen should be applied to bare skin is completely false. However, if you want to think about it in a different way, many skincare products when you use them like AHA/BHA, retinols, acne medications like benzoyl peroxide can sensitize your skin making sunscreen even more crucial to apply. Also, it's always recommended that you do apply a moisturizer underneath since many sunscreens can actually be drying. Here's the thing, if your skin barrier's integrity is impaired then your skin's hydration and protection is also impaired. So making sure your skin is well hydrated and moisturized is important before putting on sunscreen to protect it. Also, you have to understand the concept of hydrophobic and hydrophilicity, or water hating and water loving. Many components of sunscreen tends to be hydrophobic which makes it hard to take off at the end of the day while many other forms of skincare like AHA/BHA, some foRms of retinol, HA, etc are mostly hydrophilic so they don't mix. So you're fine. In fact, there's many forms of research that combining vitamin c either on its own or with other antioxidants like reservatrol, ferrulic acid can actually help your SPF even more by basically being an anti-oxidant power house to scavenge and neutralize reactive oxidative species (ROS). If you do that while you're young say your teens or even in your early 20s, you'll thank yourself once you hit your 30s.

[meganfc]

I am confused. How is 1/4 not enough spf for the face? This is recommended by dermatologists? I think I use more thsn I should? I use that then maybe another layer. This is a good method! Are you sure this is more than 1/4? Xx

[emma]

I'm a lifeguard in FL and while I've always been very adamant about and diligent with my sunscreen application (and never stingy), this definitely helps! Might splurge for the beet shield soon :)) Thank you!!

[ljuboblajic]

Avene for their sunscreens recommend to apply only one finger for face, ears both sides of the neck, not two.

[ositaiza]

i definitely DONT apply enough sunscreen. I had a feeling it wasn't enough, but I also wasn't sure what *was* enough. I'll start trying this rule and see if it helps <3

[cassandratruth]

I've found that the three finger rule works much better than the two finger rule for liquidy, milk-type sunscreens, which is what I prefer to use, but I agree that it can be too much for many more traditional Western cream-type sunscreens.

[catherinec.]

People apply sunscreen before skin care? I understand the rationale re testing/effectiveness but whoa. 🤯

I’m definitely not using enough, thank you for the demo. 👍🏻 I’ve also been unsure about my eye area, helpful to see how you do it.

[sebrojs]

I actually measure out 1/4 teaspoon of sunscreen and apply that amount in two layers to my face! Would that be around the same as the two/three finger rule?

[patd]

If I may, Kaya, I encourage you to put sunscreen on your ears and on the backs of your neck and hands. I have had precancerous cells on my ears because I used to forget to put sunscreen there. I wear LaRoche-Posay Anthelios Shaka Fluid 50 (I live in Europe) on my neck and face, and the normal Anthelios Body sunscreen on my body. My face skin is combined and my body skin is very dry and these products suit me fine.

[pranathivadlamani]

Why is it a bad idea to apply sunscreen to your lids?

[janicedennis]

Hi, I just found your channel recently and I've really been enjoying your scientific approach to skin care! I ordered The Beet Shield and I've tried it twice. Both times my eyes were really sore and irritated by the end of the day. I'm wondering if I might be allergic to something in it. Do you know if this has happened to others? Should I stop using it? I like it otherwise, so I'm hoping maybe I will get used to it!

[calleinad]

i actually stopped using aluminum deodorant because it was staining all my shirts! but ive had so much trouble finding a deodorant that actually works. i might try the one you suggested

[SebastianoZanda]

The two thumbs rule is easy to apply if the sunscreen has a certain kind of texture. With mine from Uriage is impossible to do it because it's too runny :(

[CNaz-rqkc]

I want to get a habit of wearing sunscreen but, I don't often leave my house 90% most of the time. Soo do I still need to wear sunscreen even if I don't leave outside?

[melissajacob]

Do you think this sunscreen is enough protection for India? I'm going in 2 weeks and I was planning on using my Josie Maran SPF but I'm curious about this one as well.

[turkicaz]

But everyone have different finger lenght 😅 Is that still 1/4 tsp ?

[Karen-dgov]

Could you review the solara suncare sunscreen(s)? I’m interested in seeing your opinion on the quality and ingredients! I’m so glad to have found this channel. Everything you post is so informative and helpful. Thank you!

[YNJ]

why did you switch to aluminium free when there isn't any evidence that its harmful?

[samhing]

Can you do a video about mineral sunscreens? I think I've gone through most of your vids and wasn't sure if you can talk about some that are coral reef safe and that there is research about whether our skin absorbs ingredients like avobenzone.