How To Choose The Best Sunscreen In 4 Simple Steps

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  • Опубликовано: 28 июн 2024
  • 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.
    Full transcript and references (including list of chemical sunscreen ingredients): www.docunlock.org/youtube/sun...
    Further reading:
    www.dermnetnz.org/topics/how-...
    www.skincancer.org/prevention...
    www.tga.gov.au/community-qa/s...
    www.fda.gov/Drugs/ResourcesFo...
    www.epa.gov/sites/production/...
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Комментарии • 47

  • @DocUnlock
    @DocUnlock  5 лет назад +23

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

    • @MinaFats
      @MinaFats 2 месяца назад

      What about SPF 90??
      I have SPF 90 with PA+++

  • @Cidlib
    @Cidlib Год назад +6

    Excellent simple and effective explanation of this theme! 💪🏽

  • @TrueLight_Films
    @TrueLight_Films 3 года назад +5

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

  • @El.Duder-ino
    @El.Duder-ino Год назад +1

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

  • @yuna1322
    @yuna1322 3 года назад +2

    Thank you!! Very informative video - definitely sharing

  • @rekapeace6936
    @rekapeace6936 11 месяцев назад

    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

  • @ashleyjimenez5069
    @ashleyjimenez5069 5 лет назад +17

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

    • @DocUnlock
      @DocUnlock  5 лет назад +1

      I'm glad you found it useful! :)

  • @Millionaire_Monk111
    @Millionaire_Monk111 3 года назад +2

    Very easy to understand 👍

  • @deneenadams1242
    @deneenadams1242 3 года назад +1

    Thank you 🙏🏻 thank you for great information.

  • @CoolName04
    @CoolName04 Год назад +1

    Thanks that was very helpful👌👌

  • @johnjacob2936
    @johnjacob2936 3 года назад +6

    Damn can we talk about how great the eyebrows are

  • @rajeswariravi7
    @rajeswariravi7 5 лет назад +1

    Very informative video..tqsm

  • @dipanshuagrawal6659
    @dipanshuagrawal6659 2 года назад

    thanks from India !

  • @phjhuynh9363
    @phjhuynh9363 3 года назад

    Thank you doctor

  • @muhammedyass8715
    @muhammedyass8715 3 года назад +1

    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?

  • @paulgehrig7684
    @paulgehrig7684 Год назад +2

    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.

  • @goldentruth5473
    @goldentruth5473 2 года назад

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

  • @shamanjitsingh7267
    @shamanjitsingh7267 3 года назад

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

  • @thenativebrookie
    @thenativebrookie 4 года назад +2

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

  • @thyseavmey8854
    @thyseavmey8854 3 года назад

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

  • @ramu-xf4rt
    @ramu-xf4rt 3 года назад

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

  • @linaomaraljizooli3722
    @linaomaraljizooli3722 4 года назад +2

    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?

    • @em70171
      @em70171 3 года назад +2

      I use the La Roche Posay Anthelios anti-shine and it's amazing for oily skin

    • @linaomaraljizooli3722
      @linaomaraljizooli3722 3 года назад

      @@em70171 thank u

  • @misterpete8001
    @misterpete8001 5 лет назад +1

    Some sunscreen formulations give me headaches

  • @rehendhimv2391
    @rehendhimv2391 5 лет назад

    Hello doctor can you make a video to how to hydrate your skin because my skin is very very dry and sensitiv.I need some help thank you

    • @DocUnlock
      @DocUnlock  5 лет назад

      Hi REHENDHI MV, thank you for the suggestion - I will add it to my list of future potential topics. In the meantime, I would suggest you have a look at the following website to get more information about dry skin: www.dermnetnz.org/topics/dry-skin/
      If you need help regarding your skin, I would encourage you to see your family doctor in the first instance. This is because there are some medical conditions that can mimic dry skin, but require very different treatment to plain dry skin. For example some people can have a condition called 'atopic dermatitis', which may look like dry skin but often requires prescription creams as part of its treatment. If you haven't seen a doctor about your skin in the past, I would encourage you to get a check up so that you can get a proper diagnosis about what's causing your dry skin.
      Thanks again for your suggestion!

  • @ashis2661
    @ashis2661 3 года назад +4

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

    • @mapofthesoultagme7143
      @mapofthesoultagme7143 2 года назад

      Try 🇰🇷 brands make p:rem, Suntique, Round Lab, Purito and Krave. They are cruelty-free unlike Biore. These brands have vegan products or are completely vegan.

    • @mapofthesoultagme7143
      @mapofthesoultagme7143 2 года назад

      make p:rem has a 200ml suncreen, I think

  • @muhammedali5957
    @muhammedali5957 Год назад

    Is banana boat sunscreen chemical free

  • @steamerSama
    @steamerSama 4 года назад +1

    In one of your videos, you said that UVB generates Vitamin D. So should I use sunscreen or not?

    • @DocUnlock
      @DocUnlock  4 года назад +1

      Good question! I discuss this in my '11 things to know about sunscreen' video. The bottom line is that if you are going to spend more than 10-15 minutes outside on a high UV day (ie UV index >3), then you should use sunscreen.
      In real life use, sunscreen doesn't completely block UVB so your body will still be able to make enough vitamin D. I discuss references to studies in the '11 things' video

    • @steamerSama
      @steamerSama 4 года назад

      @@DocUnlock Cool, thanks for the clarification...

  • @telekawa
    @telekawa 3 года назад

    First of all, i should cover name of the brands.

  • @fredcisneros9011
    @fredcisneros9011 4 года назад +2

    Hi! I loved the video! I have some questions... Should you combine moisturizer lotion with sunscreen? I ask because I always assumed sunscreen already moistures the skin... Is that true? Does it matter if you apply one right after the other? Does the order matter?

    • @DocUnlock
      @DocUnlock  4 года назад

      Some (but not all) sunscreens are formulated with a moisturiser built in. If you have dry skin, you can try one of those and see if it suits your skin. Otherwise it is fine to apply moisturizers together with sunscreen. Here is an article that talks about this point in more detail: health.howstuffworks.com/skin-care/moisturizing/basics/should-you-put-moisturizer-or-sunscreen-on-your-face-first-.htm

  • @a.k.m.ahsanchowdhuryahsan548
    @a.k.m.ahsanchowdhuryahsan548 10 месяцев назад

    ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @Tara-iz9tp
    @Tara-iz9tp 5 лет назад

    I have a lupus..please guide me which sunscreen is best..

    • @DocUnlock
      @DocUnlock  5 лет назад +1

      Hi Tara. In general, chemical and physical sunscreens both provide good sun protection but have different pros and cons. For sensitive skin, physical sunscreens tend to irritate the skin less than chemical sunscreen. The downside is that physical sunscreens can leave a white streak especially if you have dark skin.
      If you're looking for specific medical advice about which sunscreen is good for your skin (especially as you have lupus) I would suggest talking to your GP or dermatologist.

    • @Tara-iz9tp
      @Tara-iz9tp 5 лет назад

      @@DocUnlock ..Thank you very much

  • @heatherchando5873
    @heatherchando5873 3 года назад +1

    9 people who disliked this are jealous

  • @rallers3002
    @rallers3002 3 года назад +1

    My Sunscreen = DON'T LEAVE THE HOUSE

  • @daliakhateb32
    @daliakhateb32 3 года назад

    It is very helpful thank you so much 😊

  • @ramu-xf4rt
    @ramu-xf4rt 3 года назад

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