I just felt compelled to share how much I appreciate your videos!! It has been a belief of mine that you protect your skin from the sun during the day and hydrate the crap out of it at night. I love seeing a professional backing up my understanding, I am also learning SO MUCH from your channel. Thank you Andrea!
4:45 physical (aka mineral sunscreen) ; zinc and/or titanium dioxide ; can have white cast 6:16 chemical sunscreen : avobenzone, etc ; need to wait 20 mins before heading out ; tend to not leave white cast ; but many people find more irritating 8:12 combination sunscreen
The mineral kinds are so good on my face! I recently started caring about sun protection. Found that there’s no stinging for me with this type, and I use mineral & chemical type for my body.
I'm so glad I discovered you! Sometime at the end of college (when I'd be out in the sun a lot walking around campus), I started getting rashes on my arms, hands, and chest from sun exposure, so I've been wearing sunscreen daily ever since which significantly helps prevent that. But I had no idea there were different kinds of sunscreens based on their ingredients and the essential need for reapplying, waiting 20 minutes after application, and replacing them after a couple of years. I thought the Lubriderm Daily Moisture Lotion w/Sunscreen I use daily was good enough. But I see from the ingredients that it's a chemical sunscreen, so I'm going to look into other options. I've learned quite a bit from your videos, especially this one that puts all the info together, and I thank you! Also, I try to stay out of the sun as much as possible, but I've been criticized for it, especially recently when a blood test showed I'm vitamin D deficient. I was prescribed a weekly vitamin D2 50,000 pill and have been told by others I need to sit outside for 20 minutes a day, which I don't want to do. I'm glad to learn from you that there is no evidence sun exposure is an efficient way of getting enough vitamin D. So again, thank you for such useful information! Finally, I really appreciate you reinforcing the idea that even sunscreen isn't enough and covering up should be an added method of protection. I had no idea there was clothing specifically for sun protection. The items you linked are a bit above my budget, but I may have to make an exception since they're an investment in my health. Oh! And the recipes you share! I'm definitely trying some of those. I've gone back to start watching your videos from the beginning, and you've inspired me! Thank you again, Dr. Dray!
Dr. Dray, thank you for your practical skincare insight, I've really been enjoying your videos and I am finding your commentary on skincare ingridients very helpful.
I'm LOVING the EltaMD UV Shield! It definitely has a bit of a white cast, but it's manageable and I highly recommend it to any darker girls here in the comments section! Another sunscreen I absolutely love for an active day is the Jack Black Sun Guard SPF 45! It's marketed as a men's brand, but the sunscreen is amazing, and the whitecast is minimal! It is loaded with silicones though, and with daily use it ended up breaking me out, but it's great to wear during my weekend hikes!
I wear the Banana Boat mineral-based kids sunscreen and I actually use it as my foundation. I'm kind of pale so I can get away with the white coating. Some might say it's "greasy" but I personally love the way it feels on my face. It gives my skin a super dewy look.
I’ve tried the Cerave “invisible” physical sunscreen products (SPF30 and 50) and wasn’t too happy with them. Although I didn’t feel they irritated my skin and didn’t caused rosacea flare ups.... I found them too be too moisturizing. They made my normal to oily skin rather greasy, as the day progressed and I had to do a lot of blotting, which made my tinted sunscreen and light coating of powder foundation on top, look “not so cute.” And the “invisible “ claim is a joke. Those definitely left a slight white cast, which my makeup only slightly toned down. It’s a shame, because i love a lot of Cerave products!
How do you clean 2 or 3 layers of zinc based sunscreen off your body, mainly face, without Brillo? Dr Dray or anybody, PLEASE! I have had to use oil, to break it up, but too much oil is probably bad for my skin. I wear sunscreen everyday and the zinc is STUBBORN and it won't rinse or bathe off with my reg facial cleanser.
Do you personally feel that EltaMD UV Clear and some of their other combination sunscreens match up to LRP Anthelios XL (the european stuff, not USA)? I did an experiment with UV detection beads. I used EltaMD UV Clear, LRP Anthelios XL Ultra Light Fluid, and Blue Lizard Face. I used 1/8 teaspoon of sunscreen applied over a ziplock bag for all three sunscreens. Inside, I put the same number of beads for each individual bag. Then, I put it out in the sun for 10 minutes right next to each other. I also had a control to compare the colors to one with NO sunscreen at all. All but the Anthelios the beads turned color when exposed to UV light. The Anthelios remained white! That proves to me that the Anthelios is far superior. But the problem is that the LRP doesn't suit my skin as well as the EltaMD products. I guess I want the best of both worlds, nice texture, non-irritating, AND superior sun protection. Any advice? Thanks!
Hi Dr Dray, I really love the way you explain things! I got irritated by mineral sunscreen... Every time I used mineral sunscreen, afrer a few hours, my skin started to feel tight and weird, especially the areas around my mouth... Then, those tight spots started to peel the next day and became red... I don't think it is normal... Anyone faced the same? How can I still use mineral sunscreen without this irritation issues... Thank you!
Hello Dr. Dray! Happy Friday. I would love to see a video re: your favorite (and not-so-favorite) sunscreens. My personal favorite is the Josie Maran SPF, followed by Mychelle and Andalou Naturals. DeVita also makes a nice face sunscreen. My husband enjoys the Badger sunscreens, although I find them to be a bit too thick for the face, and some of them are essential oil heavy. Have a great weekend.
I have to say that despite the hefty price, i love that josie maran sunscreen. So nice. I have heard excellent things about badger (cruelty free, i think?). Hope your trip is going well!
What kind of cleanser should you use at night to remove sunscreen? I have acneic, sensitive skin which doesn't like creamy moisturisers and I stuggle to find the balance between cleansing with the right product to take my sunscreen off and not over-cleansing.. The sunscreen I am using is the Avene Cleanance SPF 30.
i manage to do fine with the cleanser i show in my nighttime skin care routine, however i am also interested to try out the oil based cleansing fad to see if that does a better job
Please do a review on Alumier Clear Shield spf 42, its all physical and I LOVE it! It's got no whitecast after 10 minutes for me! Hasnt broken me out either
I find chemical sunscreen suits my skin better,but I worry when skin heats up that chemicals are absorb more along with free radicals which are aging,.
Can you do a video on the harmful effects of skin bleaching. Many people from my community skin bleach. The products they use contain steroids, mercury and hydroquinone. I feel like it also ages them. People I know that use creams like that almost always look older than their age after years of applying it to their skin.
Happy Weekend 🦋. I just purchase the Australian Gold tinted face sunscreen. SPF broad spectrum 50. The size is a 3 oz. I found it at CVS on the bottom shelf with the other sunscreens in that brand. Price was $12.99. Constantly sold out at Ulta. I haven't tried it yet. Just picked it up. Will let you know how I like it. Nice to have another choice that's available now in the drugstore. Run out of the EltaMD. Give this a try. This might be another review for you . 👍🏻👩🏼⚕️👍🏻 Sorry a Physical sunscreen👍🏻
I just purchased this because of recommendation from Angie over at hotandflashy. I purchased from Amazon but price has gone up since. Saw at Target online too. It's my new favorite and replaces a very expensive one that I had been using. Yea!
Peggy Mears That's probably why it's sold out at Ulta. Came across this when I was looking at the Cotz sunscreens. Also they have it buy one get one half off. Great deal. Happy I got one.
yes i would love a sunscreen favorites from you! I just recently started using La Roche Posay mineral anthelios and would be interested in your thoughts. :)
Thanks! I tried that one out a few vlogs back, but will be sure and include it in the run down. Thanks for reminding me and hope you are having a great friday night!
Dr. Dray I need some advice on when to use sunscreen. I work overnight from 9pm to 5am I wash my face before I go to sleep at 6:30am, I wake up around 2pm then go about my day and then I wash my face again at 7pm. My question is when should I put on sunscreen? After I wake up? Also, when should I put on facial medication (such as benzoyl peroxide) in the morning before I go to sleep or at night before I go to work?
I would really like to try either the cerave or eucerin sunscreen once I'm done with my avene SPF 50.. cerave almost costs double here in India as compared to the USA.. so I'm still wondering which one to get doc.. great video as always. thank you.
Hey, love you channel! I'd be interested in hearing your thoughts on body sunscreen, as a guy that likes boating, swimming, fishing, and other outdoor activities I want to protect myself and have found that if I use a cream everywhere I can reach and spray my back I don't get sunburn. What are your thoughts on sprays for body protection?
Yes!! Love blue lizard for the body. Sprays do not reliably distribute the sunscreen molecules. They sell a lotion applicator for the back on amazon that can be helpful when you don't have a friend nearby to help: amzn.to/2uesryI
Thank you! I'll check out the applicator! As a guy, usually you can't get help even if someone is around so this is a double win!!! Keep up the great work!
I’ve always thought I was brown since I started wearing sunscreen I realized I am light brown my skin was so dark because I wasn’t using sunscreen I started using sunscreen when I realize about the skin cancer
Hi Dr. Dray, I was reading that zinc, titanium dioxide, and octinixate cause avobenzone to degrade faster. I prefer chemical sunscreens because I have a lot of issues with pores and texture and chemical sunscreens spread more smoothly for me. However, a lot of makeup has mineral filters and/or octinoxate in it. Would applying my foundation on top of my sunscreen likely cause it to degrade faster?
Hi doctor Dray. This was very helpful. Everything i needed to know about sunscreen in one video, thank you! I had a question about my sunscreen because it contains titanium dioxide in form of nano particules. There is some controversy about nano technology in cosmetics. I was wondering what your thoughts are about them. Have a nice day greetings from belgium 🌈🌞
Can I mix my sunscreen with liquid make up before applying onto my skin to avoid that white film ? Btw I am obsessed with your channel !! I‘m so glad I found it ! Keep up the good work ♥️♥️
My co-workers make fun of me because I always reapply sunscreen before going outside when it's sunny and say I smell like sunscreen. I try to explain the benefits of sunscreen as much as I can in these scenarios and managed to get one of my coworkers to at least start applying sunscreen to his face in the morning. Don't care about the teasing since I'm protecting my skin!
im a guy and i have to be outside many times, i wear white cast sunscreen, couldn't care less what people think as they wont be there if i get skin cancer
I work in a pharmacy and My co worker also laugh at me for re applying sunscreen when i go outside. My pharmacist laugh at me saying i am overdoing. Dont care! Will keep applying
Thanks. I know it's annoying to have to repeat yourself but in our defence it takes time to work our way through your videos. Often I've asked a question only to later find it answered elsewhere. Such is life. We're all busy. Regardless, I ALWAYS appreciate it when you keep your content science based. I love that I can trust you to accurately interpret data and present it in a no-nonsense way. This is a quality in short supply on RUclips. Thank you. Reality is always preferred. I love, love, love that you understand and reflect true science. Thank you. You're a gem.
Not annoying at all. In fact I am thrilled that people actually are taking an interest and happy to repeat. Thank you for your sweet comments and support. Have a great weekend!
@@DrDrayzday is a sunscreen that only has zinc OR titanium dioxide as protective as one that has both minerals? I’ve read conflicting things online regarding the protectiveness of either of those as a stand alone ingredient. Thanks!
Dr Dray I don’t like sunscreens that are heavy feeling or think I love the sunscreen I saw in one of your videos the Nivea gel sunscreen 30 spf love it I only apply it before going to school not sure if that’s enough for right now and are their other better options that will make me feel more protected
it's really funny to me that dermatologist says that "you really don't need the sun for vitamin D" but every other Doctor is like "you need sunlight, cuz you need some vitamin D"
hey dr dray, you should get a uv camera so you can see all of the damage from the uv lights(not that you have any lol) but I think it would be a cool device to invest in😄
For the first time in my life, I'm taking sun protection seriously. Better late than never. Who knows how many lives you save making these videos. Previous to viewing your content, I believed chemical sunscreens were endocrine disrupting nonsense and I couldn't be bothered. With my rosacea, I found them very irritating anyway. Now I understand that physical/mineral sunscreen is best for me. Thank you for changing my life! Sincerely, one of your most dedicated "SUNScribers"
Dr. Dray, I can’t thank you enough for the evidence-based and honest information on your channel. I have learned so much about skincare, and I feel that I really don’t have to be afraid of “chemicals” in products and I don’t have to spend a fortune to have a great skincare routine. My life would genuinely not be the same without you. Your strength and heart for others are an inspiration. Since you have been so helpful to me, I wanted to let you know I’m concerned about you. I’m hoping that you are seeking any help you might need. Anyway, thanks again for giving so much of yourself for other people.
Don’t hate me but I didn’t wear sunscreen at all one summer, because I was deficient in Vitamin D and when I was tested at the end of the summer I was still deficient!
I am still confused are chemical sunscreens damaging to the face and can I reapply with different sunscreen (for ex I used mineral sunscreen then I reapply with chemical sunscreen
Badger zinc stick all over face ears neck chest when working in the garden, smells like cocoa butter! My family asks why I have clown makeup on when I work in the garden! I don't care, it works! It can be worked into the skin a bit for more acceptable public appearance but I like just swiping it on full strength and leaving it for working in the garden.
Yes to a video of favorite sunscreens! I use Cotz tinted sunscreen, Neutrogena Pure & Free, and on my body Banana Boat for Kids SPF 50 and Coppertone Oil Free SPF 30 sunscreen. I need to try a baby sunscreen and see if it will work around my eyes. When I walk outdoors, in addition to sunscreen I wear my Costco straw sun hat and Vapor long sleeved sunshirt. Thanks for the great info!
I started wearing spf 50 everyday for 3 years and after the first year my doctor tested me for vitamin d deficiency 🤷🏻♀️ oh well I’d rather take a pill every once and awhile. I got a bbl facial and the nurse was struggling to pull up my hyperpigmentation. She goes wow you actually do take care of your skin. 🙌🏻 sunscreen is the best thing for your skin! But I just learned I haven’t been using the best sunscreen 😭 atleast I reapply throughout the day. Side note I was a welder for a couple years and was the palest welder in the shop 😂
I grew up in the 60's when the only sunscreen that was available was spf 4 or 6. My mom, who was very pale (as am I) used diaper rash ointment (the water based formula 40%) to add to makeup, sunscreen etc. From the era when we all had white noses from the zinc oxide, is this viable? I still add a little zinc oxide into my moisturizer (even though it may have spf in it) everyday. Crazy? Thanks Take care, love your videos Vicki
I have been a bit on the desperate side having not liked all the garbage in the sc & dimethicone that 40% diaper rash zinc ox cream seems like not a bad idea mixed with some carrier such as squalane. I've literally read dozens of ingredients & none of them would be my perfect mix. Some even have alot of oil & could lead to break outs. I've not used SC daily for a real long time. I am very fair but seems to reflect the sun myself so I rarely burn & my legs are still lily white despite being out & about. At 60 I know I should try a bit harder but to me I'd rather just use zinc oxide on a natural safe base than mixing it w all the chemicals. Came here to Dr Dray as she takes the time & cares about our skin!
My favorites are the Josie Marian SPF 47 and the Shiseido oil-free SPF 42. Have you ever tried/heard of the Australian Gold SPFs? They are inexpensive and come in tinted and untinted formulas
@@MayorOfMoetown I am lol my bed is right next to a huge window n I die in indian summers🙄 I wanted to look at stars every night but it's burning me in the mrng ....I closed it with double curtains but the light is still bright inside my room
Hi Dr Dray, Just to share, not sure if you know about this product, but Uniqlo has very affordable UV-protective clothing. They just go up to UPF40 but better than nothing. :) We don't have Coolibar here in Aus. Also, the Uniqlo ones are very affordable - I live in their UV hoodies! They even cover the hands :)
hi chel pablo , in Aus we have Solabri clothing which has UPF 50. www.solbari.com/ Alot of people have said that their clothing is great but they can be a bit pricey.
I stopped using physical sunscreens because it stained and left permanent white marks on the leather seats of my car.. PS. I didn't know I should apply sunscreen on my ears!
Great video! There is so much misinformation on RUclips from self anointed gurus that it is frightening! One of the sunscreen issues for those of us who wear foundation on our faces is finding a sunscreen that protects but does not fight with make-up. Cheers!
I use full makeup everyday (primers, foundations, cream contouring, powders, bronzers, contour powder, blushers, highlighters. And i use Bareminerals Prep step Mineral Shield SPF 50; it is magical, works like a mattifying primer rather than a 23% zinc oxide sunscreen. The love of my life!
The dreaded question: what are recommended treatments in the unfortunate event of a sunburn? From a "mild" pink to full on blisters there have been times when this body has experienced the pain. Yes, I forgot sunscreen on the tops of my feet. My daughter was severely burned while visiting the Galapagos (she rolled up her jeans during a "wet landing" ). I missed a small section of my back when applying sunscreen. The curse of red hair/pink-blue skin means one burns very, very fast.
Great way to start the Memorial Day weekend -- using loads of sunscreen! Dr. Dray, how do you protect the scalp when you can't wear a hat? Does skin cancer occur there much?
@@DrDrayzday It sure is! I had a basal cell carcinoma on my scalp and had Mohrs' surgery to have it surgically removed,in 2005. So, now I have a bald spot on the side of my head.. about 2 " long. My hair can cover it.. But when I wear it up, I have to try to camouflage with my other hair over it. I was born in 1953 and grew up during 60s, when no one used sunscreen .. usually we used baby oil!! Please use sunscreen , everyone, and on your scalps ,too!!! God bless!
My chemist told me that the sunscreen was burning my eyes because sunscreens are not supposed to be applied in the area area. What's your opinion? Thanks for the great work you do for us!!!!
@SophieSophs somewhere in one of her videos she said sunscreens have to be applied in the eye area. I came to the conclusion that my chemist was trying to fool me into buying the ones she was selling not the best ones for my needs. Lesson learned. Another point for Dr dray
Yes you have to protect you skin on your eyes to. I have had the same problem! try "La Roche Posay Anthelios Shaka fluid", it dosn't sting at all, it's really good! Dr Dray also have a video about this product :)
Since the Neutrogena sunscreen has Helioplex, is it stable enough to layer zinc oxide and Octinoxate over or under it without destabilizing the Helioplex and decreasing its UVA protection? I can’t find any research on this.
I feel you 😁 i've been binge watching dr dray recently and all I care and want to try out are sunscreens. I also care less and less about makeup/foundation because my skin looks so great already and i'm so happy I finally invest my money in something that is litterly a lifesaver
I am a light skinned African American and also apply sunscreen to the skin on the back of my hands. My brother had skin cancer (he is a physician) and had neglected using sunscreen. I’ve been using sunscreen faithfully for over 20 years. Thanks for your great advice.
Hi! I'm a new subscriber and I'm looking into a great moisturizer with SPF. I do wear makeup daily so I consider how it wears under makeup. 😅 I saw in a video that you recommend Neutrogena but on EWG it has a poor rating. Can you explain why? www.ewg.org/sunscreen/about-the-sunscreens/728823/Neutrogena_Ultra_Sheer_Dry-Touch_Sunscreen%2C_SPF_100%2B/ Thanks so much!
Jessika Stanton the ewg is not reliable for safety or efficacy data for sunscreens as their information does not reflect actual human data. I extrapolate further in part 2
Dr Dray thank you for the clarification! Part 2?! Did I miss it? Also, does the EltaMD tinted moisturizing sunscreen go with all skin complexions? I'm olive/tan and although I will wear makeup over I'm curious about how universal the tint is. You're a great help!
Hi dr. Dray! A very informative video as usual :) My derm told me not to use sunscreen since I'm still suffering from adult acnes (the cyst one!). She said it will clog my (large) pores and only make my acnes worse. So, could u pls discuss about sunscreen for oily-acne prone skin in the next video? Which sunscreen is the safest and best for these type of skin?
Another good educational vlog, Dr. Dray! I have sensitive skin and have found that the CereVe and Eucerin face creams with SPF do not irritate my eyes. I love that you emphasize the health of our skin, not just the " beauty" of it! Have a great weekend😊
Sunscreens with Avobenzone break me out like the Neutrogena clear face one and the daily moisturizer with SPF 50 by Aveeno. The only sunscreen that doesn't break me out is Etude House's Surprise Airy sunscreen
I would like to try a mineral sunscreen to use during the day, I just get exposed to the sun occasionally ( I work in a office ). Since most mineral sun screen are pretty thick I would like to mix a 50SPF 70% sunscreen + 30% moisturizer cream ( SPF should drop around 35 ). Would this be a bad idea? Can you suggest me a moisturizer cream that I can safely mix with mineral sunscreen ( I live in EU most Neutrogena are available ). I watched some of your videos and I think it would be very interesting a video about NOT TO DO things like I did not know that some oils like citrus fruits + sun = disaster :-) Thanks for your work!
I know no one will probably respond .. but something that confuses me is, so I apply sunscreen over my serums and moisturizer. then I'm supposed to slather more on in 2 hours. but when I do that I break out, because I have dirt accumulation on my face and I'm just pushing that into the pores. so do people wash their face again before re-applying, therefore washing off the serums we spend our money on? I'm so confused on this. I want to be careful about the sun, but I spend so much money on my serums and whatnot, so washing them off 2 hours later sucks, and re-applying my serums multiple times a day is not cost effective and takes way too much time anyway. can someone please enlighten me on what people do about this stuff??
Dr Dray, since physical sunscreen works immediately but the instructions on those sunscreen at the back of the package still ask us to apply 15-20 minuets before exposure to sun, do I really have to do that with physical sunscreen? I m very confused.
What if I'm using physical sunscreen and at first application my skin feel sore for a while and I feel my skin a bit dry and tight. Is it mean both zink oxide and titanium dioxide not suitable for my skin type? (Sorry for my broken english)
My everyday sunscreen has zinc oxide and my skincare has titanium Dioxide(like bb cream, tinted moisturizer, and powder). Is it safe to mix them together?
I didn't realise chemical sunscreens were even a thing. I checked my sunscreen tubes (neutrogena and QV brands) and turns out I've been using them for years?! I was concerned because I have sensitive skin but I guess I'm fine with it 😅
Your videos are so informative and helpful! I gotta get my hands on some spf... which moisturizers with broad spf do you recommend? I'm acne-prone, combination, and sensitive so I'm kind of iffy on layering a moisturizer and then a sunscreen. I'm afraid it'll be too greasy or moisturizing. Or is there actually no difference between layering the two and an spf moisturizer? I'm still catching up on your videos so idk if you already covered these
Do you still use the It cosmetics CC cream? I was looking at the ingredients list and was surprised at the amount of phototoxic essential oils in it (and I don't have a problem with certain EOs on my skin).
Hi Dr Dray. I just discovered goddess garden organics sunscreens at Walgreens. They do have lavender oil in them but don't irritate my skin which is pretty sensitive. They contain aloe, shea butter, coconut oil and some other oils and is a bit thick but is certified organic and non gmo and cruelty free. It smells great and is a mineral sunscreen as well. Its also very inexpensive. Great for people who want cruelty free and organic. Comes in spf 30 and spf 50. Thanks.
Dr. Dray, yes, please. A vlog on your favorite sunscreens would b most helpful. Please break into the 3 categories you mentioned. Physical, Chemical, and a mix. since discovering you I have made a commitment to sunscreen and it's been painful. Burning eyes, etc ( good advice to keep those receipts). Thank you. Look forward to your daily vlog.
Deanna, I cannot have chemical sunscreens on my face because of burning. Since finding mineral sunscreens, things have been fine. There are some that are more pricy then others. Some are good under makeup and some are not. My favorites are Bare Minerals Mineral Sunscreen and one from Australian Gold that is priced very reasonable. www.amazon.com/Australian-Gold-Botanical-Sunscreen-Mineral/dp/B01MECR54A?th=1. Both of these are excellent under makeup. Sephora also sells a brand called Super Goop that is suppose to be good also. Good luck.
+Jodi Hawley me too! I love bareminerals prep step mineral shield spf 50! And prob will try australian gold due to its 80 mins water-resistant quality. Do you notice any white cast with australian gold?
Yes regardless you still need to wear sunscreen even at night time surprisingly the sun is is working 24/7 you are still being exposed to the UVA UVB rays
I really like the Garnier SPF 15 Clearly Brighter moisturizer. It's so lightweight and even though it has a low SPF I think the ratio of avobenzone 3% and octocrylene 10% make it pretty photostable and it's so lightweight I can apply a ton of it and it's not greasy. I also appreciate the vitamin c, and LHA in it.
I've been using CeraVe AM and Elta MD tinted sunscreen daily as I saw you do for one week. Now, my skin is sooo dry. After washing my face, my regime has not changed- hyaluronic acid serum followed by CeraVe PM. The change is sunscreen. What do you recommend for dry mature skin? The sunscreen is drying out my skin. (Note: I also have rosacea but it's been under control for several years- my skin looks great. Essential oils have helped immensely!)
I just felt compelled to share how much I appreciate your videos!! It has been a belief of mine that you protect your skin from the sun during the day and hydrate the crap out of it at night. I love seeing a professional backing up my understanding, I am also learning SO MUCH from your channel. Thank you Andrea!
Thanks for watching!
4:45 physical (aka mineral sunscreen) ; zinc and/or titanium dioxide ; can have white cast
6:16 chemical sunscreen : avobenzone, etc ; need to wait 20 mins before heading out ; tend to not leave white cast ; but many people find more irritating
8:12 combination sunscreen
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People like you are real gem! 🥺
Has ANYONE caught her talking about octocrylene and oxybenzone??
The mineral kinds are so good on my face! I recently started caring about sun protection. Found that there’s no stinging for me with this type, and I use mineral & chemical type for my body.
I'm so happy I found your channel! Your videos are always super informative and beneficial 👐
Thanks so much!! Happy weekend to you!
I'm so glad I discovered you! Sometime at the end of college (when I'd be out in the sun a lot walking around campus), I started getting rashes on my arms, hands, and chest from sun exposure, so I've been wearing sunscreen daily ever since which significantly helps prevent that. But I had no idea there were different kinds of sunscreens based on their ingredients and the essential need for reapplying, waiting 20 minutes after application, and replacing them after a couple of years. I thought the Lubriderm Daily Moisture Lotion w/Sunscreen I use daily was good enough. But I see from the ingredients that it's a chemical sunscreen, so I'm going to look into other options. I've learned quite a bit from your videos, especially this one that puts all the info together, and I thank you!
Also, I try to stay out of the sun as much as possible, but I've been criticized for it, especially recently when a blood test showed I'm vitamin D deficient. I was prescribed a weekly vitamin D2 50,000 pill and have been told by others I need to sit outside for 20 minutes a day, which I don't want to do. I'm glad to learn from you that there is no evidence sun exposure is an efficient way of getting enough vitamin D. So again, thank you for such useful information!
Finally, I really appreciate you reinforcing the idea that even sunscreen isn't enough and covering up should be an added method of protection. I had no idea there was clothing specifically for sun protection. The items you linked are a bit above my budget, but I may have to make an exception since they're an investment in my health.
Oh! And the recipes you share! I'm definitely trying some of those. I've gone back to start watching your videos from the beginning, and you've inspired me! Thank you again, Dr. Dray!
Thank you so much for sharing this Ms Amy! I am so glad you are enjoying the videos. Hope you are having a great night :)
Love your q&a vids! Have a great weekend and thank you as always. You're one of my favorite channels to watch; never miss a single vid!
Thanks so much Ms Jennifer for your sweet comments and support. Have a great weekend!
Dr. Dray, thank you for your practical skincare insight, I've really been enjoying your videos and I am finding your commentary on skincare ingridients very helpful.
Thank you so much Ms Jessica! Glad to hear you are enjoying the videos. Have a fantastic rest of your week :)
I'm LOVING the EltaMD UV Shield! It definitely has a bit of a white cast, but it's manageable and I highly recommend it to any darker girls here in the comments section! Another sunscreen I absolutely love for an active day is the Jack Black Sun Guard SPF 45! It's marketed as a men's brand, but the sunscreen is amazing, and the whitecast is minimal! It is loaded with silicones though, and with daily use it ended up breaking me out, but it's great to wear during my weekend hikes!
So happy to hear!! Have a great weekend!
EltaMD cause me terrible breakout, especially the physical ones.
I wear the Banana Boat mineral-based kids sunscreen and I actually use it as my foundation. I'm kind of pale so I can get away with the white coating. Some might say it's "greasy" but I personally love the way it feels on my face. It gives my skin a super dewy look.
That's how I feel about La Roche Posay mineral screen. It leaves a cool dewy look and I feel nicely protected 😊😊😎
I’ve tried the Cerave “invisible” physical sunscreen products (SPF30 and 50) and wasn’t too happy with them. Although I didn’t feel they irritated my skin and didn’t caused rosacea flare ups.... I found them too be too moisturizing. They made my normal to oily skin rather greasy, as the day progressed and I had to do a lot of blotting, which made my tinted sunscreen and light coating of powder foundation on top, look “not so cute.” And the “invisible “ claim is a joke. Those definitely left a slight white cast, which my makeup only slightly toned down. It’s a shame, because i love a lot of Cerave products!
How do you clean 2 or 3 layers of zinc based sunscreen off your body, mainly face, without Brillo? Dr Dray or anybody, PLEASE! I have had to use oil, to break it up, but too much oil is probably bad for my skin. I wear sunscreen everyday and the zinc is STUBBORN and it won't rinse or bathe off with my reg facial cleanser.
Nice. I am loving these sunscreen videos especially coming from a dermatologist. :) A good sunscreen is hard to find.
Happy Friday :)
Do you personally feel that EltaMD UV Clear and some of their other combination sunscreens match up to LRP Anthelios XL (the european stuff, not USA)?
I did an experiment with UV detection beads. I used EltaMD UV Clear, LRP Anthelios XL Ultra Light Fluid, and Blue Lizard Face. I used 1/8 teaspoon of sunscreen applied over a ziplock bag for all three sunscreens. Inside, I put the same number of beads for each individual bag. Then, I put it out in the sun for 10 minutes right next to each other. I also had a control to compare the colors to one with NO sunscreen at all. All but the Anthelios the beads turned color when exposed to UV light. The Anthelios remained white! That proves to me that the Anthelios is far superior.
But the problem is that the LRP doesn't suit my skin as well as the EltaMD products. I guess I want the best of both worlds, nice texture, non-irritating, AND superior sun protection. Any advice?
Thanks!
Excellent video! Very informative, thank you for posting. I look forward to hearing about your favorites. New subscriber!
Thank you so much and so happy to hear you enjoyed! Welcome to my channel and I hope you have a fantastic weekend :)
Hi Dr Dray, I really love the way you explain things!
I got irritated by mineral sunscreen... Every time I used mineral sunscreen, afrer a few hours, my skin started to feel tight and weird, especially the areas around my mouth... Then, those tight spots started to peel the next day and became red... I don't think it is normal... Anyone faced the same? How can I still use mineral sunscreen without this irritation issues... Thank you!
Hello Dr. Dray! Happy Friday. I would love to see a video re: your favorite (and not-so-favorite) sunscreens.
My personal favorite is the Josie Maran SPF, followed by Mychelle and Andalou Naturals. DeVita also makes a nice face sunscreen. My husband enjoys the Badger sunscreens, although I find them to be a bit too thick for the face, and some of them are essential oil heavy.
Have a great weekend.
I have to say that despite the hefty price, i love that josie maran sunscreen. So nice. I have heard excellent things about badger (cruelty free, i think?). Hope your trip is going well!
learnt so much from this video!!! thank you!!! do lightbulbs emit UV light? How do I protect myself from them?
It does make sense to wash the sunscreen off at the end of the day. 🤔 To avoid irritation from breakdown. 🤔 🆒
Amazing Class !!! This video and yourself are phenomenal...Thank you for sharing all your information and best answers in regards Sunscreens.
Thank you so much!
How long does mineral/physical sunscreen last? I know chemical sunscreen lasts about 2 hours.
What kind of cleanser should you use at night to remove sunscreen? I have acneic, sensitive skin which doesn't like creamy moisturisers and I stuggle to find the balance between cleansing with the right product to take my sunscreen off and not over-cleansing.. The sunscreen I am using is the Avene Cleanance SPF 30.
i manage to do fine with the cleanser i show in my nighttime skin care routine, however i am also interested to try out the oil based cleansing fad to see if that does a better job
I use micellar water to cleanse every night, it cleanses my physical sunscreen very well.
Please do a review on Alumier Clear Shield spf 42, its all physical and I LOVE it! It's got no whitecast after 10 minutes for me! Hasnt broken me out either
I find chemical sunscreen suits my skin better,but I worry when skin heats up that chemicals are absorb more along with free radicals which are aging,.
Can you do a video on the harmful effects of skin bleaching. Many people from my community skin bleach. The products they use contain steroids, mercury and hydroquinone. I feel like it also ages them. People I know that use creams like that almost always look older than their age after years of applying it to their skin.
Happy Weekend 🦋. I just purchase the Australian Gold tinted face sunscreen. SPF broad spectrum 50. The size is a 3 oz. I found it at CVS on the bottom shelf with the other sunscreens in that brand. Price was $12.99. Constantly sold out at Ulta. I haven't tried it yet. Just picked it up. Will let you know how I like it. Nice to have another choice that's available now in the drugstore. Run out of the EltaMD. Give this a try. This might be another review for you . 👍🏻👩🏼⚕️👍🏻 Sorry a Physical sunscreen👍🏻
I just purchased this because of recommendation from Angie over at hotandflashy. I purchased from Amazon but price has gone up since. Saw at Target online too. It's my new favorite and replaces a very expensive one that I had been using. Yea!
ibottas got a cash back deal on cvs australian gold too!
cvs...ibotta that!
Peggy Mears That's probably why it's sold out at Ulta. Came across this when I was looking at the Cotz sunscreens. Also they have it buy one get one half off. Great deal. Happy I got one.
Dr Dray Great Andrea.😍
Great video, I'm a new subscriber. Have you tried Supergoop mineral sunscreen? What is your opinion on Polyphenols?
Thanks! Expensive, so no. I discuss polyphenols in several videos, like this one: ruclips.net/video/Trs9HvsK2ZA/видео.html
yes i would love a sunscreen favorites from you! I just recently started using La Roche Posay mineral anthelios and would be interested in your thoughts. :)
Thanks! I tried that one out a few vlogs back, but will be sure and include it in the run down. Thanks for reminding me and hope you are having a great friday night!
Dr. Dray I need some advice on when to use sunscreen. I work overnight from 9pm to 5am I wash my face before I go to sleep at 6:30am, I wake up around 2pm then go about my day and then I wash my face again at 7pm. My question is when should I put on sunscreen? After I wake up? Also, when should I put on facial medication (such as benzoyl peroxide) in the morning before I go to sleep or at night before I go to work?
does avobenzone age your skin?
I would really like to try either the cerave or eucerin sunscreen once I'm done with my avene SPF 50.. cerave almost costs double here in India as compared to the USA.. so I'm still wondering which one to get doc.. great video as always. thank you.
Hey, love you channel! I'd be interested in hearing your thoughts on body sunscreen, as a guy that likes boating, swimming, fishing, and other outdoor activities I want to protect myself and have found that if I use a cream everywhere I can reach and spray my back I don't get sunburn. What are your thoughts on sprays for body protection?
Yes!! Love blue lizard for the body. Sprays do not reliably distribute the sunscreen molecules. They sell a lotion applicator for the back on amazon that can be helpful when you don't have a friend nearby to help: amzn.to/2uesryI
Thank you! I'll check out the applicator! As a guy, usually you can't get help even if someone is around so this is a double win!!! Keep up the great work!
I’ve always thought I was brown since I started wearing sunscreen I realized I am light brown my skin was so dark because I wasn’t using sunscreen
I started using sunscreen when I realize about the skin cancer
So helpful, thank you ❤️
Hi Dr. Dray, I was reading that zinc, titanium dioxide, and octinixate cause avobenzone to degrade faster. I prefer chemical sunscreens because I have a lot of issues with pores and texture and chemical sunscreens spread more smoothly for me. However, a lot of makeup has mineral filters and/or octinoxate in it. Would applying my foundation on top of my sunscreen likely cause it to degrade faster?
Hi doctor Dray. This was very helpful. Everything i needed to know about sunscreen in one video, thank you! I had a question about my sunscreen because it contains titanium dioxide in form of nano particules. There is some controversy about nano technology in cosmetics. I was wondering what your thoughts are about them. Have a nice day greetings from belgium 🌈🌞
thanks! i have addressed nano particle safety b4 in a q&a and will address again in part 2
thank you :)
+Aïda illustrations (Aïda) nano is okay to use, dear ☺️ the risk of not using sunscreen outweigh the risk of using nano T2O
You'r right. It sounds logic If you put it that way 😊 thank you!
+Aïda illustrations (Aïda) you're very welcome ☺️✌️
Can I mix my sunscreen with liquid make up before applying onto my skin to avoid that white film ? Btw I am obsessed with your channel !! I‘m so glad I found it ! Keep up the good work ♥️♥️
the problem with doing that is that you have know way of knowing how it changes the spf
Does applying suncream on wet/damp skin decrease its effectiveness? Is it better to apply suncream on dry skin?
My co-workers make fun of me because I always reapply sunscreen before going outside when it's sunny and say I smell like sunscreen. I try to explain the benefits of sunscreen as much as I can in these scenarios and managed to get one of my coworkers to at least start applying sunscreen to his face in the morning. Don't care about the teasing since I'm protecting my skin!
im a guy and i have to be outside many times, i wear white cast sunscreen, couldn't care less what people think as they wont be there if i get skin cancer
Mineral sunscreen tends to not smell “like sunscreen” and it’s also better for the environment
Give it 10 years, when they've she's horribly and you still have youthful, healthy skin....youll have the last laugh (and without the laugh lines 😂😂😂)
I work in a pharmacy and My co worker also laugh at me for re applying sunscreen when i go outside. My pharmacist laugh at me saying i am overdoing. Dont care! Will keep applying
Try EltaMD it’s fragrance free they have both normal sunscreen and tinted which gives this incredible glow.
I wish other physicians had youtube channels as informative as yours!
Thanks. I know it's annoying to have to repeat yourself but in our defence it takes time to work our way through your videos. Often I've asked a question only to later find it answered elsewhere. Such is life. We're all busy. Regardless, I ALWAYS appreciate it when you keep your content science based. I love that I can trust you to accurately interpret data and present it in a no-nonsense way. This is a quality in short supply on RUclips. Thank you. Reality is always preferred. I love, love, love that you understand and reflect true science. Thank you. You're a gem.
Not annoying at all. In fact I am thrilled that people actually are taking an interest and happy to repeat. Thank you for your sweet comments and support. Have a great weekend!
I’ve watched this video so many times. I always come back to watch it. I just forget everything after a while.
@@DrDrayzday You're truly amazing. Gold, doc!
@@DrDrayzday is a sunscreen that only has zinc OR titanium dioxide as protective as one that has both minerals? I’ve read conflicting things online regarding the protectiveness of either of those as a stand alone ingredient. Thanks!
Yay! Love this video! Have a great weekend. P.S I think we should be called Dr. Dray SUNSCRIBERS 🤔
That name is GENIUS mademoiselle! You have a rockin weekend!
Oh my goodness that is so clever! Love it 🌞
Dr Dray I don’t like sunscreens that are heavy feeling or think I love the sunscreen I saw in one of your videos the Nivea gel sunscreen 30 spf love it I only apply it before going to school not sure if that’s enough for right now and are their other better options that will make me feel more protected
Or can we try Dr. SUNDRAYS?
I love that :)
“Zinc and/or titanium dioxide, exclusively” got it! You’re the best!! Appreciate that you repeat 12 times!!!! ♥️♥️♥️
I was 100% here for the answer about black skin lol.
it's really funny to me that dermatologist says that "you really don't need the sun for vitamin D"
but every other Doctor is like "you need sunlight, cuz you need some vitamin D"
Yes, I hope people don’t avoid the sun
Doctors usually recommend a Vit D supplement, many people are deficient
hey dr dray, you should get a uv camera so you can see all of the damage from the uv lights(not that you have any lol) but I think it would be a cool device to invest in😄
i mentioned that recently
Hi Dr. Dray, is it ok to use a physical sunscreen in the morning and use chemical sunscreen as a touch-up throughout the day?
Hue yes
For the first time in my life, I'm taking sun protection seriously. Better late than never. Who knows how many lives you save making these videos. Previous to viewing your content, I believed chemical sunscreens were endocrine disrupting nonsense and I couldn't be bothered. With my rosacea, I found them very irritating anyway. Now I understand that physical/mineral sunscreen is best for me. Thank you for changing my life! Sincerely, one of your most dedicated "SUNScribers"
Dr. Dray, I can’t thank you enough for the evidence-based and honest information on your channel. I have learned so much about skincare, and I feel that I really don’t have to be afraid of “chemicals” in products and I don’t have to spend a fortune to have a great skincare routine. My life would genuinely not be the same without you. Your strength and heart for others are an inspiration. Since you have been so helpful to me, I wanted to let you know I’m concerned about you. I’m hoping that you are seeking any help you might need. Anyway, thanks again for giving so much of yourself for other people.
Don’t hate me but I didn’t wear sunscreen at all one summer, because I was deficient in Vitamin D and when I was tested at the end of the summer I was still deficient!
Sydney Harris drink milk
Vitamin D is best absorbed in the stomach area vs your face.
Sunscreen does not stop you from getting your vitamin D.
hey consume dairy and take early morning sunlight is beneficial as well....
In addition to what everyone else said, consider eating more dark leafy greens. They contain Vitamin K, which helps with Vitamin D absorption.
I am still confused are chemical sunscreens damaging to the face and can I reapply with different sunscreen (for ex I used mineral sunscreen then I reapply with chemical sunscreen
Yes U can that’s what she said
Badger zinc stick all over face ears neck chest when working in the garden, smells like cocoa butter! My family asks why I have clown makeup on when I work in the garden! I don't care, it works! It can be worked into the skin a bit for more acceptable public appearance but I like just swiping it on full strength and leaving it for working in the garden.
Thanks for sharing this Ms Jane! Hope you get to enjoy the garden some this weekend :)
Would love a video on your favorite sunscreens!
stay tuned! happy friday!
Yes to a video of favorite sunscreens! I use Cotz tinted sunscreen, Neutrogena Pure & Free, and on my body Banana Boat for Kids SPF 50 and Coppertone Oil Free SPF 30 sunscreen. I need to try a baby sunscreen and see if it will work around my eyes. When I walk outdoors, in addition to sunscreen I wear my Costco straw sun hat and Vapor long sleeved sunshirt. Thanks for the great info!
Rocking a solid sun protection game Ms Sherry! Have a fantastic holiday weekend :)
I started wearing spf 50 everyday for 3 years and after the first year my doctor tested me for vitamin d deficiency 🤷🏻♀️ oh well I’d rather take a pill every once and awhile. I got a bbl facial and the nurse was struggling to pull up my hyperpigmentation. She goes wow you actually do take care of your skin. 🙌🏻 sunscreen is the best thing for your skin!
But I just learned I haven’t been using the best sunscreen 😭 atleast I reapply throughout the day. Side note I was a welder for a couple years and was the palest welder in the shop 😂
I grew up in the 60's when the only sunscreen that was available was spf 4 or 6. My mom, who was very pale (as am I) used diaper rash ointment (the water based formula 40%) to add to makeup, sunscreen etc. From the era when we all had white noses from the zinc oxide, is this viable? I still add a little zinc oxide into my moisturizer (even though it may have spf in it) everyday.
Crazy?
Thanks
Take care, love your videos
Vicki
They have come along way, but still a work in progress. Hope you are having a great weekend Ms Vicki!
I have been a bit on the desperate side having not liked all the garbage in the sc & dimethicone that 40% diaper rash zinc ox cream seems like not a bad idea mixed with some carrier such as squalane. I've literally read dozens of ingredients & none of them would be my perfect mix. Some even have alot of oil & could lead to break outs. I've not used SC daily for a real long time. I am very fair but seems to reflect the sun myself so I rarely burn & my legs are still lily white despite being out & about. At 60 I know I should try a bit harder but to me I'd rather just use zinc oxide on a natural safe base than mixing it w all the chemicals. Came here to Dr Dray as she takes the time & cares about our skin!
My favorites are the Josie Marian SPF 47 and the Shiseido oil-free SPF 42. Have you ever tried/heard of the Australian Gold SPFs? They are inexpensive and come in tinted and untinted formulas
Love that josie maran one except its pricey. Stay tuned, i plan to try australian gold
Dawna, Yes I just found this sunscreen also and it is excellent for the price. I can wear it under full makeup and it works great.
+Dr Dray (A Day with Dr Dray) yas please! Try it out, doc!
The sunrise is at 4.30 am during the summer where I live. I usually wake up 7-8 am.. So there are many “unprotected” morning hours.
Edgars Cirulis get better curtains
are you sleeping in front of an open window?
@@MayorOfMoetown I am lol my bed is right next to a huge window n I die in indian summers🙄 I wanted to look at stars every night but it's burning me in the mrng ....I closed it with double curtains but the light is still bright inside my room
I got blinds that don't allow any sun from coming in
Finally! My question about the IT Cosmetics CC cream with spf 50 was answered! 🤗
Hi Dr Dray,
Just to share, not sure if you know about this product, but Uniqlo has very affordable UV-protective clothing. They just go up to UPF40 but better than nothing. :) We don't have Coolibar here in Aus. Also, the Uniqlo ones are very affordable - I live in their UV hoodies! They even cover the hands :)
love uniqlo so so much!! we had a store in ny, but not here in TX
hi chel pablo , in Aus we have Solabri clothing which has UPF 50.
www.solbari.com/
Alot of people have said that their clothing is great but they can be a bit pricey.
Thank you doctor 😊, you are the best, and it is my luck to find your channel
Thanks so much! Hope you are having a great day :)
I stopped using physical sunscreens because it stained and left permanent white marks on the leather seats of my car..
PS. I didn't know I should apply sunscreen on my ears!
no kidding! It faded my leather sofa seat. UGH!
Why would you not know to apply sunscreen to your ears? Aren't your ears part of your skin and body?? lol
Hello, Dr. Dray, is it safe to you chemical sunscreen during pregnancy? Thank you so much for your video! I am a big fan of yours!
Great video! There is so much misinformation on RUclips from self anointed gurus that it is frightening!
One of the sunscreen issues for those of us who wear foundation on our faces is finding a sunscreen that protects but does not fight with make-up. Cheers!
Thanks!! yeah im not much help with the makeup wearing crowd unfortunately
Palladio,
Look on HotandFlashy You Tube station. If you look back on her videos, she will review mineral sunscreens that are good under makeup.
I use full makeup everyday (primers, foundations, cream contouring, powders, bronzers, contour powder, blushers, highlighters. And i use Bareminerals Prep step Mineral Shield SPF 50; it is magical, works like a mattifying primer rather than a 23% zinc oxide sunscreen. The love of my life!
Yes. I follow Angie ( Hot and Flashy) always.
Thanks for the recommendation! Cheers.
The dreaded question: what are recommended treatments in the unfortunate event of a sunburn? From a "mild" pink to full on blisters there have been times when this body has experienced the pain.
Yes, I forgot sunscreen on the tops of my feet. My daughter was severely burned while visiting the Galapagos (she rolled up her jeans during a "wet landing" ). I missed a small section of my back when applying sunscreen. The curse of red hair/pink-blue skin means one burns very, very fast.
Catherine Marchand nothing much you can do at that point tbh
Great way to start the Memorial Day weekend -- using loads of sunscreen! Dr. Dray, how do you protect the scalp when you can't wear a hat? Does skin cancer occur there much?
skin cancer is super common on the scalp...sun screen it up!!
@@DrDrayzday It sure is! I had a basal cell carcinoma on my scalp and had Mohrs' surgery to have it surgically removed,in 2005. So, now I have a bald spot on the side of my head.. about 2 " long. My hair can cover it.. But when I wear it up, I have to try to camouflage with my other hair over it. I was born in 1953 and grew up during 60s, when no one used sunscreen .. usually we used baby oil!! Please use sunscreen , everyone, and on your scalps ,too!!! God bless!
My chemist told me that the sunscreen was burning my eyes because sunscreens are not supposed to be applied in the area area. What's your opinion? Thanks for the great work you do for us!!!!
@SophieSophs somewhere in one of her videos she said sunscreens have to be applied in the eye area. I came to the conclusion that my chemist was trying to fool me into buying the ones she was selling not the best ones for my needs. Lesson learned. Another point for Dr dray
Yes you have to protect you skin on your eyes to. I have had the same problem! try "La Roche Posay Anthelios Shaka fluid", it dosn't sting at all, it's really good! Dr Dray also have a video about this product :)
@@glemdet35 thank you
Sunscreens should be applied on the eye area too! Try other brands especially the mineral ones! ❤
i use the sunscreen sticks in that area.
Since the Neutrogena sunscreen has Helioplex, is it stable enough to layer zinc oxide and Octinoxate over or under it without destabilizing the Helioplex and decreasing its UVA protection? I can’t find any research on this.
so in combination sunscreens avobenzone is working with titanium dioxide ...i thought the latter destabilizes avobenzone
One of the most informative and well made videos about sunscreens I've ever watched! Hats off! 😀
Thanks!
I need a sunscreen for oily yet sensitive (due to retinol) I’VE TRIED SO MANY. I’ve got at least 4 sunscreens unfinished because they burnnnnnn
I love Paula's Choice mineral tinted SPF 30. Amazing for oily and sensitive skin xx
I have become OBSESSED with sunscreen and im having fun with it I get excited when I buy new sunscreen 😃
I feel you 😁 i've been binge watching dr dray recently and all I care and want to try out are sunscreens. I also care less and less about makeup/foundation because my skin looks so great already and i'm so happy I finally invest my money in something that is litterly a lifesaver
I am a light skinned African American and also apply sunscreen to the skin on the back of my hands. My brother had skin cancer (he is a physician) and had neglected using sunscreen. I’ve been using sunscreen faithfully for over 20 years. Thanks for your great advice.
Great video! Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom! Hope you are having a fantastic Saturday!
Thank you Ms Vivian!
Do you recommend a specific brand for oily acne prone skin? I tried anthelios gel crem xl and it clogged my pores :(
Hi! I'm a new subscriber and I'm looking into a great moisturizer with SPF. I do wear makeup daily so I consider how it wears under makeup. 😅 I saw in a video that you recommend Neutrogena but on EWG it has a poor rating. Can you explain why? www.ewg.org/sunscreen/about-the-sunscreens/728823/Neutrogena_Ultra_Sheer_Dry-Touch_Sunscreen%2C_SPF_100%2B/
Thanks so much!
Jessika Stanton the ewg is not reliable for safety or efficacy data for sunscreens as their information does not reflect actual human data. I extrapolate further in part 2
Dr Dray thank you for the clarification! Part 2?! Did I miss it? Also, does the EltaMD tinted moisturizing sunscreen go with all skin complexions? I'm olive/tan and although I will wear makeup over I'm curious about how universal the tint is. You're a great help!
Not sure if your hair is shorter here or it’s tied, but a bob really flatters you!
Hi dr. Dray! A very informative video as usual :) My derm told me not to use sunscreen since I'm still suffering from adult acnes (the cyst one!). She said it will clog my (large) pores and only make my acnes worse. So, could u pls discuss about sunscreen for oily-acne prone skin in the next video? Which sunscreen is the safest and best for these type of skin?
The sunscreens i list in the description box of this video wont worsen acne
Another good educational vlog, Dr. Dray! I have sensitive skin and have found that the CereVe and Eucerin face creams with SPF do not irritate my eyes. I love that you emphasize the health of our skin, not just the " beauty" of it! Have a great weekend😊
Julie Erickson thanks Ms Julie! I love both of those too 👍🏼 hope you have a great weekend
Sunscreens with Avobenzone break me out like the Neutrogena clear face one and the daily moisturizer with SPF 50 by Aveeno. The only sunscreen that doesn't break me out is Etude House's Surprise Airy sunscreen
I would like to try a mineral sunscreen to use during the day, I just get exposed to the sun occasionally ( I work in a office ).
Since most mineral sun screen are pretty thick I would like to mix a 50SPF 70% sunscreen + 30% moisturizer cream ( SPF should drop around 35 ).
Would this be a bad idea? Can you suggest me a moisturizer cream that I can safely mix with mineral sunscreen ( I live in EU most Neutrogena are available ).
I watched some of your videos and I think it would be very interesting a video about NOT TO DO things like I did not know that some oils like citrus fruits + sun = disaster :-)
Thanks for your work!
I can't say how that would impact the spf value. Try a nano zinc (nano particles are fine, fyi)
I will be upgrading my sunscreen today to a mineral/physical sunscreen. Thank you!
I love Image matt sunscreen. It’s a physical sunscreen with moisturizer and antioxidants.
I know no one will probably respond .. but something that confuses me is, so I apply sunscreen over my serums and moisturizer. then I'm supposed to slather more on in 2 hours. but when I do that I break out, because I have dirt accumulation on my face and I'm just pushing that into the pores. so do people wash their face again before re-applying, therefore washing off the serums we spend our money on? I'm so confused on this. I want to be careful about the sun, but I spend so much money on my serums and whatnot, so washing them off 2 hours later sucks, and re-applying my serums multiple times a day is not cost effective and takes way too much time anyway. can someone please enlighten me on what people do about this stuff??
Dr Dray, since physical sunscreen works immediately but the instructions on those sunscreen at the back of the package still ask us to apply 15-20 minuets before exposure to sun, do I really have to do that with physical sunscreen? I m very confused.
What if I'm using physical sunscreen and at first application my skin feel sore for a while and I feel my skin a bit dry and tight. Is it mean both zink oxide and titanium dioxide not suitable for my skin type? (Sorry for my broken english)
My everyday sunscreen has zinc oxide and my skincare has titanium Dioxide(like bb cream, tinted moisturizer, and powder). Is it safe to mix them together?
What are your thoughts on the tinted Sunbum sunscreen/primer?
I didn't realise chemical sunscreens were even a thing. I checked my sunscreen tubes (neutrogena and QV brands) and turns out I've been using them for years?! I was concerned because I have sensitive skin but I guess I'm fine with it 😅
Your videos are so informative and helpful! I gotta get my hands on some spf... which moisturizers with broad spf do you recommend?
I'm acne-prone, combination, and sensitive so I'm kind of iffy on layering a moisturizer and then a sunscreen. I'm afraid it'll be too greasy or moisturizing.
Or is there actually no difference between layering the two and an spf moisturizer?
I'm still catching up on your videos so idk if you already covered these
Do you still use the It cosmetics CC cream? I was looking at the ingredients list and was surprised at the amount of phototoxic essential oils in it (and I don't have a problem with certain EOs on my skin).
no
Hi Dr Dray. I just discovered goddess garden organics sunscreens at Walgreens. They do have lavender oil in them but don't irritate my skin which is pretty sensitive. They contain aloe, shea butter, coconut oil and some other oils and is a bit thick but is certified organic and non gmo and cruelty free. It smells great and is a mineral sunscreen as well. Its also very inexpensive. Great for people who want cruelty free and organic. Comes in spf 30 and spf 50. Thanks.
Dr. Dray, yes, please. A vlog on your favorite sunscreens would b most helpful. Please break into the 3 categories you mentioned. Physical, Chemical, and a mix. since discovering you I have made a commitment to sunscreen and it's been painful. Burning eyes, etc ( good advice to keep those receipts).
Thank you. Look forward to your daily vlog.
Thanks! Stay tuned and have a great weekend
Deanna,
I cannot have chemical sunscreens on my face because of burning. Since finding mineral sunscreens, things have been fine. There are some that are more pricy then others. Some are good under makeup and some are not. My favorites are Bare Minerals Mineral Sunscreen and one from Australian Gold that is priced very reasonable. www.amazon.com/Australian-Gold-Botanical-Sunscreen-Mineral/dp/B01MECR54A?th=1. Both of these are excellent under makeup. Sephora also sells a brand called Super Goop that is suppose to be good also. Good luck.
+Jodi Hawley me too! I love bareminerals prep step mineral shield spf 50! And prob will try australian gold due to its 80 mins water-resistant quality. Do you notice any white cast with australian gold?
Audrey Natalia no white cast at all. it has a slight tint to it.
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What about if I am outside but avoiding the sun..like in the shade? The sun still reflects off things onto my skin right? So i am not safe?
Yes regardless you still need to wear sunscreen even at night time surprisingly the sun is is working 24/7 you are still being exposed to the UVA UVB rays
im using korean brand DR. G ‘s green mild up sun which is physical sunscreen and im not sure if it is okay to use alone..
do all physical sunscreens have a white cast?
@Luxmore oh ok...thanks a lot:)
Love your videos. I'm all about science and evidence proven ingredients
Thanks Ms Elaine!
I use the walmart brand Equate its Broad spectrum SPF 50..its clear zinc and it works great ..its for face and lips..oh and very inexpensive
I hear good things about that one too!
That's what I use! I love it. Even helps keep my oily skin at bay somehow, which was an unexpected benefit.
When people say "reapply", do I have to wash off the old sunscreen before applying a new layer or is that unecessary?
no, do not wash it off
I really like the Garnier SPF 15 Clearly Brighter moisturizer. It's so lightweight and even though it has a low SPF I think the ratio of avobenzone 3% and octocrylene 10% make it pretty photostable and it's so lightweight I can apply a ton of it and it's not greasy. I also appreciate the vitamin c, and LHA in it.
Aaron Bear thanks for sharing!! good to hear that this is working out well for you
I've been using CeraVe AM and Elta MD tinted sunscreen daily as I saw you do for one week. Now, my skin is sooo dry. After washing my face, my regime has not changed- hyaluronic acid serum followed by CeraVe PM. The change is sunscreen. What do you recommend for dry mature skin? The sunscreen is drying out my skin. (Note: I also have rosacea but it's been under control for several years- my skin looks great. Essential oils have helped immensely!)
essential oils are not a good idea and cause alot of problems down the road
Dr Dray Thank you! Any ideas for a non-drying sunscreen?