How To Choose The Best Sunscreen In 4 Simple Steps

There are hundreds of sunscreens out there and it can be super confusing to navigate. As a doctor, I've had multiple people ask me how they should pick a sunscreen. This includes people with acne prone skin, dry skin or just looking for good sun protection. So I've come up with a 4 step system to help you pick the right sunscreen for your skin.

The four steps:
0:30 Spectrum of Activity – Choose Broad Spectrum (UVA + UVB protection rather than UVB only)
1:10 SPF (Sun Protection Factor) – Choose SPF 30+
2:00 Sunscreen ingredients – Both Physical (aka. Mineral or Inorganic Sunscreens) and Chemical (aka. Organic) have different pros and cons. Physical sunscreens are better for people with sensitive skin such as people with acne, rosacea or dermatitis like eczema. Chemical sunscreens tend to have a better cosmetic result.
5:03 Formulation – Lotions and roll on tend to provide better protection than aerosols (spray on) sunscreens

Water resistance is a useful feature for people using sunscreen before playing sport. Moisturing sunscreen is better for people with dry skin.

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[DocUnlock]

What sunscreen do you prefer? Also, let me know if you have any questions!

[Cidlib]

Excellent simple and effective explanation of this theme! 💪🏽

[TrueLight_Films]

This was incredibly helpful and i also love tennis. Great useful video, straight to the point for all areas 👍🏻😎

[yuna]

Thank you!! Very informative video - definitely sharing

[El.Duder-ino]

Well done explanation and comparison, thx for making it!👍

[deneenadams]

Thank you 🙏🏻 thank you for great information.

[ashleyjimenez]

Thanks for all the information! Very easy to understand video 👍🏼

[daliakhateb]

It is very helpful thank you so much 😊

[rekapeace]

What a great video! I loved it, simple, to the point, clear and nice graphics :) Thank you for sharing your knowledge! Now...where do I find the first episode :D

[johnjacob]

Damn can we talk about how great the eyebrows are

[goldentruth]

Thanks is really great and helpful, i be careful to chose a sunscreen.

[thenativebrookie]

Lol "aren't meant to be said out loud" so true

[muhammedyass]

What if sunscreen prevents useful doses that help in forming vitamin D ?
Could you specify the margin of dosage consider useful, above it considers risky?

[linaomaraljizooli]

This is helpful thanks.
I had used bioderma which was so sweaty when i'm out, Can u call good brands for oilly skin please?

[paulgehrig]

How about sunscreen that is not harmful for the marine environment? I think this is also a big thing to consider when buying a sunscreen, specially for people that go to the beach. If you go swimming you don't want to be polluting the sea affecting the health of marine ecosystems.

[shamanjitsingh]

By your physical appearance you look quite fit, how are you doing that?

[thyseavmey]

My skin sensitive dry skin and have dack spot please recomment the sunsrean for me dear

[ramu-xfrt]

Which is best sunscreen for cricket players. Mention the product name please.

[ashis]

I use biore moisture milk spf 50 PA +++..one thing i hate abt this sunscreen is the size 🙂

[muhammedali]

Is banana boat sunscreen chemical free