10 Sunscreen Mistakes to Avoid (How Much Sunscreen to Apply & More) | Dr. Sam Ellis
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- čas přidán 25. 06. 2024
- As a dermatologist, I always tell my patients that sunscreen is the most important skincare product you can have. BUT if you're making one of these sunscreen mistakes, you might not be getting the best sun protection. Watch this video to learn some sunscreen mistakes to avoid, plus tips on how much sunscreen to apply and more.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
01:28 Mistake 1
03:52 Mistake 2
06:19 Mistake 3
07:42 Mistake 4
08:49 Mistake 5
09:58 Mistake 6
10:40 Mistake 7
11:46 Mistake 8
12:30 Mistake 9
13:46 Mistake 10
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1. not applying enough sunscreen
2. not reapplying sunscreen
3. relying on sunscreen in makeup
4. mixing sunscreen (with foundation, serums, etc)
5. layering moisturizer on top of sunscreen
6. skipping the rest of your body
7. relying on sunscreen too much
8. skipping sunscreen on cloudy days
9. using expired sunscreen
10. storing sunscreen improperly
thanks for the timestamps.
edit: this is just the info taken directly from the timestamps in her video. if you have questions about it then go start your own comment, and it will probably have a higher chance of being answered by her or by other people watching the video.
Thank you 💗
Thank you so much
@@victoriabrooke7970 do mean sunscreen instead of spa? if so then she mentions that at 13:47.
Thanks a bunch
Just saved me 15 minutes of my life. Thank you!
If I would run a skincare company that has a sunscreen with a pump I would write on the bottle how much pump a 1/2 teaspoon is. It’s not that kind of a big deal and it would help so much. For other sunscreens I would make a cap with a line that shows how much sunscreen you should use.
This is a FANTASTIC idea!!
Someone from a cosmetic company should reach out to you about this! That’s a brilliant idea!!
Sounds great, but if a company charges 80€ for a 30ml sunscreen bottle, they will not write “10 pumps for face and neck” on it 😵💫
@@adriennszauer27 Thank you, for the recommendation. Unfortunately, I can’t read Hungarian because I‘m German. But I will definitely try to purchase one.
Then I can help you a bit with the language. The product's name is Her majesty, and the main informations are:
-ultra high UVA protection
-full of barrier supportive ingredients, no alcohol, no parfume
-mattifying, but recommended to use on wet skin, and with fast circular movements
-one pump for the face and neck
-comes in a large size (100 ml)
I don't know if it's useful for you or not, but you said that you were interested, so here are a few informations.
The reason I don't like to reapply sunscreen is because it disgusts me to imagine how I'm mixing the dust that's been accumulated on my face with new layers of cream
Well, it's better than having skin cancer *shrugs*
Lol, all the sunscreen will be removed at the end of the day . Actually Sunscreen will hydrate your skin once again and help me protect agaisnt collagen damage by the UVA
I'm not saying it's not better.
It's just...
Why do we use cleansers at the end of the day? Just to remove the creams? Or to remove the dust also
@@jinamatcharia8027 we use cleansers to wash off all of the sunscreen and the products on our face at the end of the day, also to remove all of the dust and other things that have been exposed to your skin all day.
@@jinamatcharia8027 and if you don't like to reapply for that reason, another thing you can do is gently rinse and pat your face dry before reapplying.
Sharing this with my Albinism groups! I especially like the tip about applying to hands and ankles, spots I often miss.
I am currently travelling through Asia and brought Neutrogena and Blue Lizard with me.
I also bought some SPF clothes from Coolibar, Uniqlo, Muji and Lululemon. I like the sleeves and gloves. Glad to see many people using parasols here.
Amazing video! I was always curious as to whether thicker sunscreens require the same quantity as thinner ones to achieve the SPF rating and could rarely find information about it online. I also enjoy using a thinner layer of tinted sunscreen over my regular one because they either tend to be more expensive or look like foundation if applied liberally, but I was slightly concerned that this may negatively affect my SPF protection. This video addressed both of my questions very clearly! I really appreciate it!
I played this in full volume so that my boyfriend can hear because he hasn't been exposed to using sunscreen UNTIL we got together! When you mentioned the mistake of not using sunscreen even when it's cloudy, I screamed because he does that all the time and even tells me to do the same since the sun isn't out! Fortunately, he finally came around and only because his doctor told him he looks way older than his age. He was shocked and had a moment of clarity. LOL We've since done our skincare routine together and he's now very diligent on applying his sunscreen. Thank you so much for this video, it been so helpful for the both of us (even if I was religious with my sunscreen, knowing how to make my routine better is a life saver).
Do you reapply the same amount 5 times a day?
@@JohnnyBg2905 Yes, I always do since you won't get the full protection if the right amount isn't applied.
One more thing. As a black person, most black people (mostly darkskins) think they do not need sunscreen. That is a MYTH please!!!😊
Love your videos. I would love to see something that goes through a good neck and chest routine. I know everyone says to just apply your same products to your neck and chest, but that makes me think that I’d run through my nice products SO much faster. It would be nice to see some semi affordable options for skin care that you can set aside for your neck and chest 💙
You should just buy a bottle of pf 100 equate sport sunblock and apply it to your whole body where skin is exposed it's only 5.49 at Walmart. Little bottles of sunblock that are supposedly only for your face are a waste of money. I'm homeless and live in my car so I usually apply sunblock 2 or three times a day , wear a big wide brim black sunhat and wear special sunglasses from the eye hospital which you can walk in and get them for free
I saw on an O Chem lecture that underapplying sunscreen gives you the SPF of the square root of the number on SPF, and an explanation that was super technical was given.
I love that you said only applying to face big mistake. Face, neck, chest and hands if you really want to prevent that photoaging
The UV index comment was so helpful!
Dr. Ellis! Thanks for these tips and for demystifying the PAO symbol. I haven’t heard an explanation of that before! When I found out your practice is near me I was over the moon :)
This is gold! Makes so many things clear. ❤️
Dr Ellis - loved this video! I am a huge advocate of sunscreen. My mom makes fun of me because I reapply my sunscreen religiously every two hours when we are on vacation. I have a travel size container I keep in my purse at all times. My favorite sunscreen is the Elta MD UV Shield. It has a slight white cast but I don’t care. It doesn’t clog my pores and works great on top of my prescription medication for acne. Love your content!
Love this video, Dr. Ellis! I measured my face, bought a gram scale, and figured out I need .8g of sunscreen for my face. Now I weigh all my sunscreens before I apply them and what shocked me is that .8g of most of my favorite sunscreens is closer to 1/8tsp and that I’d been heavily over-applying by going for 2 fingers or 1/4tsp. Kindofstephen has written some really interesting posts about density vs volume vs viscosity when it comes to sunscreen so I’m just glad to have my little gram scale and 1/4 and 1/8 tsp in the bathroom and make sure I’m getting that exact .8g for my face every day since the appearance and texture of sunscreens can be kinda deceiving as to their actual density
That’s so next level and I love it 🙌🏼🙌🏼
Isn't 2 fingers for both the face, ears and neck? For face only, one finger is enough.
@@soulkiss1013yes
I use Heliocare 360 pigment solution fluid followed by heliocare 360 colour gel oil free, just to give me a bit of colour after. I don’t mix them, I just use the heliocare colour after as a bit of foundation.
Loving your channel so far. Extremely helpful!! Thank you! I cant figure out though how people would safely store sunscreen (or medicine) when out on a long summer camping trip.
Thank you. This was extremely helpful. Particularly about the UV index.
Great video, makes sense to why my makeup has been getting patchy ever since I started using sunscreen..
Great video on sunscreen, super helpful and informative. Thank you!
Great, concise, clear advise. Thank You!
Great video Dr Ellis!
I definitely can relate to the cost being a factor in how much I use. I tend to be a little light handed with my nicer sunscreens so I mainly use cheap sunscreens daily and then the nicer one for parties/dates.
Same..suncreen is too expensive here where i live I don't have q wide choice of sumcreen so the expensive one is for special occasion and the cheap one for everyday use😊
Great tips!! Had one of the worst burns of my life on a cloudy day.
If I can add a mistake to the list: not accounting for how close to the equator you are, and likewise how high you are from sea level. (My other two worst burns of my life!).
If you are skiing and 12k feet above sea level, there’s way more harmful rays at that altitude. And if you are close to the equator the suns rays are way stronger.
I’ve seen people so badly burn from napping in the sun in Fiji that they had to go to the emergency room.
OMG! You are so right when you said that the old generations put moisturizer first and wait for the skin to absorb!!! I am part of this old generation and just now learned that it should go on top of everything else!!! And makes sense! Thanks for this!
Thanks for the great tips! Love BOJ and ordered them Avocado one you talk about. Want to try the Skin 1004 and Mad About Skin. But I adore Verdio in the summer.
I really love your account. I learned so much within two days. What I like most: video quality, you (I am a girl but: you are so beautiful), your voice, your speed of talking, the simple language you use to explain everything, that you have Rosacea too (which made me following you on CZcams). I also like your fashion style and the recommendations you gave regarding hats.
The colors of the fabrics also make a difference, if they are light colors they can let up to 75% more sunlight through than dark colors like black. Also the thickness of the fabrics, the thicker the greater protection, thin and light fabrics let a lot of sunlight through
I did not know about the PAO. Thank you for explaining that. The sunscreen I'm using is Australian Gold, but now I need to check the PAO.
Great video. I’ve been making a couple sunscreen mistakes but will correct them immediately!
Help me understand why it’s important to wear sunscreen inside on those occasional days where I don’t go outside and basically hang inside my “cave”.
One possible reason you've probably never heard of is that plans may change suddenly. You may be more likely to talk to a stranger walking by your house and become friends. If you have the motivation to jog that moment, you might just go. If you feel housebound because you don't have sunscreen on, you might miss certain opportunities.
Omg thank you for letting us know the difference between mixing sunscreen and layering. I can only use mineral sunscreens and it looks too white or too orange(terrible tints) now I can keep in mind I can layer them.
You could also use the same sunscreen, one non-tinted and one tinted, and mix them. There are no issues when mixing sunscreens that are the exact formula. I, too, can only use mineral sunscreens. I'm a cool undertone. Most tinted sunscreens are orange on me. Until I find the perfect "color," I buy one of each and mix them.
Very Informative!
Thank You ❤
These answer my SPF questions, so thank you!
Thanks for this video!
Living in Australia sunscreen is an absolute must, but reapplication, particularly over makeup isn’t easy. I recently tried a roll on for reapplication and haven’t looked back - it works! The roller ball doesn’t disturb foundation but still delivers a good amount of product. I then tap it into my foundation. It sinks in and you’re left with a great glow - voila! It’s fast and the packaging is small enough for most handbags too. (For context my foundation is Too Faced born this way and I reapply sunscreen with Ego Sun Sense Performance 50+ UVA & UVB & vitamin B3)
Hey there Anna! Thanks for the tip - so you mean to say that the roll on doesn't have any product, you just use it to reapply both your sunscreen and your foundation throughout the day? Do they sell roll on like these? I've seen only such with product (e.g. deodorants), so I'd be grateful if you could suggest a brand or online store where I could find them. And you don't take anything off before you reapply a layer of each? Thank you, I'm really interested in reapplication, especially with a full face of makeup in mind.
What’s the name of the roll on product u use ?
The sunscreen is Ego Sunsense
The name of the roll on sunscreen is shiseido clear sunscreen stick spf 50+.
@@jfox6467 Thank you :)
Thank you for another amazing video Dr. Ellis! May I ask if not waiting for products to fully dry on your face before applying the next one (e.g. not waiting for your sunscreen to dry before applying your primer or foundation next) would be another mistake? Sometimes this can be difficult to do with absolutely every product when one's in a hurry for work in the morning 😅Also, any advice concerning reapplication with a full face of makeup would be much appreciated
Thank you very much for an excellent video - much appreciated!
Two of my current favorites are Black Girl Kids Sunscreen. It has a higher SPF and it’s less expensive then the adult version. Eucerin Age Defense. Love them both! I also like the Supergoop dupe unseen sunscreen at Trader Joe’s. It’s never in stock though 😩😩😩
sephora has it ❤
I didn't know that about mixing products. I've been mixing my mineral sunscreen with face oil because it spreads better. Bummer but glad to know it.
Wow I have learned a lot from this video. Very informative. Thanks a lot doc. Stay blessed.
Very informative! Thanks!!
Thank you for this very useful info !
Initially I thought the video was too long but I listened to it with such attention that the time flew by, haha. Thanks for all the information!
So you said that UV index 2 or less is probably okay for skipping sunscreen. But is there any explicit opinion about UV index 0?
Also, my family tends to insist that my skin "needs to rest from sunscreen too" and that I should skip it on some days for that reason. Is sunscreen a stress for the face in any way like makeup is? Thanks again 🙏🏻 (Liked, subscribed 😊).
The tip about layering vs mixing is so important. I used to mix.
Great video!!! Thank you
My fav sunscreen lately is the summer fridays shade drops, only wish it was more than spf30! Another go-to is always Elta md uv clear! I was big on tinted ones last year but this year I’m more into my natural skin tone, and if I want some color I’ll throw a skin tint on!
Great video with lots of valuable information.
Great video and i learned alot:) Also, i couldn't help but notice your eyes are really pretty!!!
#6, yep. I recently had a non-melanoma skin cancer removed from the area above my elbow - exactly where my arm sticks out the car window while driving.
Phenomenal video! ❤
So glad I don’t make the mistakes. Thank you for confirming I’ve been doing it correctly haha I also think a great tip is that if you’ve put sunscreen and then makeup, and you’re outside a lot that day, use a sunscreen spray to top up. (The spray kind that mists, not the creamy sprays. Like the Naked Sundays SPF50 spray)
This was a great video, my favorite is the banana boat dry air spray. I spray and rub in on my exposed skin. It’s spf 50. It’s doesn’t leave me feeling greasy or heavy on my skin
This is super helpful!
This was so interesting, thank you very much 🙏🏻😘
Naked Sundays Collagen Glow 100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 + is my absolute favourite holy grail daily sunscreen, Australian cruelty free vegan. I can only use mineral sunscreen and this one is so hydrating and no eye stinging.
Very clear and useful 👍🏻🙏🏻
I'm just 40 anf have worn spf since 16 and even though I'm very fair,apart from faint smile lines I'm proud of I've no other lines.while I'm not against aging,I don't wear anti aging skincare, my routine is basic,so the spf is definitely key!
But were you applying it every 2 hours and even on cloudy days since you were 16? 24 years ago how was the sunscreen technology? I remember sunscreens just giving me whiteheads and spots
I must say that Dr. Sam Ellis is one of the most beautiful people I’ve ever seen! Absolutely stunning💗
My faves are Ultra Violette Supreme Screen and Extreme Screen, and the Bondi Sands fragrance free range.
This is a great video that sets the record straight on a lot of questions regarding sunscreen. One thing I've heard, though, regarding the UV index, is that the number only applies to UVB rays and that UVA rays remain the same, regardless of the time of year or how cloudy it is.
The UV index takes both UVB and UVA radiation into account! www.epa.gov/sunsafety/calculating-uv-index-0
@@DrSamEllisthank you! Just goes to show you can't believe everything you hear/read! 😊
I heard that too! Glad she cleared that up, I can relax more now lmao
My arms used to be darker and I tried using whitening soaps and creams. However, due to the humidity, I just wouldn't apply sunscreen so I figured the whitening agents didn't work. But somehow I got obsessed with using sunscreen when I transferred to another country with low humidity. And now, the color of my arms are getting lighter. I'm soo happy!
Hi doctor, I use Joseon sunscreen and I love it
Thanks for this skin care video, i myself love liquid sunscreens and those which are oil free and matte finish, and having a white cast is my favourite as well, cause i think it will lighten up my skin
Love your tree in the background!
great video very informative thank you 😊
I love the drmtlgy untinted for my every day! For more active days, I like the skin aqua moisture gel!
I’ve been using DRMTLGY TINTED SUNSCREEN, SPF 46 and the Innisfree SPF 50 😍
Awesome video! Learnt a lot of helpful tips. What is your opinion on wearing sunscreen inside, is it necessary?
WOW! I am so happy to have this video as my recommendation. Being born in one of the developing countries, my mother didn't allow me to put any sunscreen or any makeup. Hence, started using it only in my late 20s after moving to US. I do have hyper pigmentation and eczema on my eyelid. I definitely use sunscreen everyday now, but looks like I was still applying not enough amount.
I still have a question regarding applying it on days where I am in my apartment the whole day. MY apartment doesn't get any direct sunlight and there are days where I don't go out anywhere. Do I still need to apply it everyday? I use Neutrogena 70 and a tinted DRMTLGY 46 everyday. Could you suggest me on the usage please?
Also about reapplication over the makeup, how to do that? anyone has any suggestions about it?
or a sunscreen for areas around eyes? I have eczema on eyelids so I am scared to put anything over it, except vaseline!
Can you please link your makeup that you’re wearing in this video? Looking flawless!!
I’m loving skinbetter’s tone smart tinted sunscreen under my make up every day. I love that it adapts to any Fitzpatrick and creates a filter affect under my make up! I’m interested in trying a Korean sunscreen and have a note to myself to find the video where you mentioned one you love 💕
I actually love that one too! Wish it wasn’t so pricey!
Very helpful thanks 🙏
I can't bring myself to reapply in the dead of winter when the UV index is 0 or 1 at noon and I'm at the office from 9 to 5, after applying two fingers in the am (while it's still dark out hehe). In the spring/summer I'll reapply at lunch before going out, and before going home. And if I'm outside all day I'll reapply every 2 hours or less because I have rosacea so I'm careful. But the fall and winter reapply rule is exhausting and I force myself I just stop applying any in the am, at all.
My current favorite sunscreen is EltaMD UV Physical tinted sunscreen.
Very informative ❤
La Roche Posay Anthelios range sunscreen is brilliant!
This is so informative 👏 👌
Beauty of Joseon 💛
Thanks this tips are great!
This was super helpful. Thank you for all the tips. I had one question about reapplication on a full face of makeup. Best options? No one wants to spread greasy sunscreen over makeup but I do want to protect my face. Thank you!
I use La Roche-Posay mist sunscreen to reapply over makeup.
Dr Sam, in the past I've mixed my regular sunscreen (quarter tsp) with a few drops of the ISDIN tinted sunscreen, because it's much darker than my skin tone.
thanks for confirming that we can 'layer' sunscreens but not mix it. i hate physical suncreens on how tacky they feel when the recommended amount is applied, but i do love the tint it gives to the skin especially as someone who has hyperpigmentation but dont like putting make up. now i can put enough chemical sunscreen, and have a little physical sunscreen on top.
Love this video, Dr. Ellis! Are you by any chance related to Tom Ellis, the actor? Because I feel like you look alike! All the best
Great vid! 😊
what're your thoughts on compact sunscreen like skinbetter's 68 spf compact sunscreen? liquid sunscreens all seem to irritate my skin and i've been comfortably using skinbetter's compact but am worried about coverage
Excellent video! I dont use US sunscreens at all. I find them inferior to European and Asian sunscreens. in terms of protection and confort levels when wearing them. Some favorites are Altryit Fluid, LRP Anthelios UVMUNE 400 Hydrating Cream, Skin Aqua NEXTA sunscreen, Canmake Mermaid sunscreen, and SKIN 1004 Madagascar Centella sunscreen.
Totally agree with you. US sunscreens, especially the sprays, are extremely oily. I ran out of sunscreen when I was travelling in the States and felt I was being marinated in oil every time I reapplied sunscreen.
@Ev Ly this is the problem I'm having. I want to use sunscreen (currently using elta md) but it makes my face feel greasy and my makeup easily wipes off.
What are some pregnancy safe sunscreen you'd recommend?
No doubt v v informative... Keep going...
Guilty of putting it in my car , I had heard that of breaking down and also heard that if you just shake the bottle it could help it get mix again
But I guess I’ll have to carry it on my back pack ,
Also I love the ISDIN fusion water
Great tips. No matter what, I wear sunscreen on a daily basis, whether I'm inside or out, sunny or cloudy. I never leave sunscreen in the bathroom either. There's always an extra tube in my handbag in case I'm driving in the middle of the afternoon. Those rays can really get you.
Since I also use Tretinoin at night, I know that it's even more important to use sunscreen. I think I've finally got the message through to my daughters, since they were under the impression that their makeup with sunscreen was good enough.
Thank you again. Hope the baby is doing well, and I wish you and your family a very Happy and Healthy New Year. ❤🎉🎊
So true, sometimes when i'm working from home and it's winter out, I feel lazy putting susncreen on but it's always important no matter what.
@@steph9123 i definitely agree!
Currently using your Prequel sunscreen for my face. Wish it came in a bigger size 😊
My favorite daily sunscreen is ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica Ultralight Emulsion SPF 50+, which contains Zinc Oxide and DNA Repairsomes, and is also water resistant
It contains silicones. I loved it too. But don’t like silicones on my face 😢
I didn't know that mixing sunscreen could lower their efficacy. I usually mix two sunscreens because one of them leaves a slight white cast when used alone. I'll try layering them instead starting tomorrow.
Let me know how it goes!
What is the evidence of this? It doesn’t make sense for me
Thanks so much !
Bondi sands face sunscreen SPF 50+ is my favorite sunscreen
Thank you!
hey dr. ellis! i always struggle with reapplying sunscreen throughout the day because i’ve got acne prone skin and i’ve noticed that when i apply sunscreen on top of skin that hasn’t been freshly cleaned i’m almost certainly going to break out. is there any truth to that or am i connecting dots that aren’t related?
Like how we get small cups with ml measurements for Tonic bottles, they should give a small measuring spoon for sunscreens
Hello! Thank you very much for this complete information. Do I have to apply a sunscreen if I stay all day at home? (We have shading curtains, so no direct sunlight).
Can you make a video about seborrheic dermatitis in the face?
Thank you❤