Are Chemical Sunscreens Bad for Your Face? (Darker Skin)

[@styleandbeautydoctor]

😎 P.S. I already ordered the ISDIN sunscreens to review for a future video 😝 Stay tuned! If I can get my hands on the Alumier one, that’ll be in another video down the line.

[@devonhoward333]

yes! glad this topic was addressed. great video learned a lot

[@styleandbeautydoctor]

Devon Howard thank you! So glad ❤️❤️

[@user-ju3zq4wl5x]

YASS pls comment on whether the Eryfotona actually made a difference to any sun damage/sun spots :)

[@IdeaMusicKen]

P B exceptional ingredients in the Isdin Sunscreen but the cast is well apparent. I am two shades lighter that the KZbinr and its unsightly after initial and worst with reapplication. It ultra light watery texture that melts into skin with a cast. I attribute this to the denatured alcohol which high up on the list of ingredients. It goes on super sheer, it almost eliminates the oil on your skin, once again I attribute that to the high alcohol content. The smell is fair. I am not impressed by it. If you have facial hair it definitely will clump around your hair follicles

[@IdeaMusicKen]

Can you try more of the MD solar science mineral sunscreens

[@theresamw3559]

I think the first man doctor touched on this a little bit...for those who are struggling with hyperpigmentation, a physical sunscreen is probably better because it ‘blocks’ a percentage of the light. Dr. Rattan and Dr Alexis Stephens who you can find on here said that they’ve seen hyperpigmentation heal better in patients using a physical sunscreen and they attribute it to the blocking factor and that’s one of the reasons they prefer to recommend a physical. Very good video.

[@casebased8391]

Were they comparing it against current chemical filters that provide superior UVA protection though?

[@maraivfrance2557]

@@casebased8391 so chemical is better?

[@theZmoee]

@Iman Hashmi I’ve always heard it was the other way around. Chemical absorbs, physical blocks.

[@Kyprioth071]

@Iman Hashmi Wow, did yall even watch the video? Physical sunscreen specifically iron oxide blocks UV rays. They didn't mention a percentage, they said completely. That's simply what they do. Chemical does not block them, but causes the rays to become harmless once the rays penetrate the skin after a chemical reaction takes place.

[@LovelyKelly645]

@@Kyprioth071 Dr. Rattan had an updated video where she explained that it's been discovered that both physical and chemical sunscreens absorb in the skin, with physical sunscreens reflecting only a small percentage of UV rays. She still prefers physical sunscreens however for skin of color

[@pepperatstate]

My absolute favorite sunscreen is Missha All-around Safe Block Aqua Sun Gel Spf50+/pa++++. This is legit the only sunscreen I have found that doesn't give ma a white cast, doesn't break me out and doesn't sting the skin on my face. It is magical.

[@quaiahconner5902]

Where do you purchase this at?

[@locatingtexasrealestatetea552]

@@quaiahconner5902 Amazon

[@peablaze]

Is it chemical?

[@kimberlybjrc]

First, ... your rocking that hair honey

[@styleandbeautydoctor]

Thank you, boo 😘😘😘

[@klove33]

Right!

[@amberc9053]

This was a great video. As someone who doesn't wear makeup, I prefer wearing a chemical sunscreen to a physical one. that way I know I don't have to worry about a white cast

[@lizagates6252]

You're so pretty! But your skin is NEXT LEVEL perf

[@styleandbeautydoctor]

You’re too kind lol. Thank youuuu

[@faceonnailsdonehairdid]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾thank you for reaching out to these medical professionals to add their knowledge to the debate because it's needed. A while back I remember Dr Dray and Lab Muffin addressing the issue about the amount of heat generated from chemical sunscreens and she confirmed that studies show that the amount heat generated is almost negligible and you don't actually feel it (otherwise we'd all feel hot after applying). The issue with chemical sunscreens is the risk of allergy.

[@styleandbeautydoctor]

❤️❤️❤️

[@jasminevaliente94]

Interestingly I actually do feel hot after using chemical sunscreens

[@isilakmese]

Can you share the links to dr dray and labmuffin videos please? 🙂🙏🏼

[@Lifetimepanther1944]

I did too when I used them

[@m.younis9849]

I'm NOT wearing a sunscreen that would look like I'm wearing foundation!! 😃 I'm a conventional man and I don't do that😅 I'm all about the advanced Korean organic sunscreens!!!!

[@styleandbeautydoctor]

Yeah, I love makeup and even I’m not doing all of that...lol.

[@m.younis9849]

@@styleandbeautydoctor hehehe Great work you're doing there sister.. I REALLY respect it.. You bring to the table almost all the opinions out there from experts point of view.. God bless you and lead you to everything that's good in this life and the one afterwards 🌹

[@styleandbeautydoctor]

Aww thank you so much ❤️❤️

[@yusufa.1275]

Cool, any recommendations?

[@m.younis9849]

@@yusufa.1275 Well.. Do you describe your skin tone as fair /medium /deep? Cream/caramel/chocolate? 😃

[@BlankCanvasMakeup]

Hear nuh... I cannot even adequately express how grateful I am for this video. I am also pleased that you have been able to tap into these expert resources. It was refreshing to see men of colour in dermatology, wearing sunscreen as well.

[@styleandbeautydoctor]

Thank you, dahling!!!! I totally read this in a Trini accent lol 😘😘😘

[@BlankCanvasMakeup]

@@styleandbeautydoctor one day soon, we'll be able to leave voice comments!

[@styleandbeautydoctor]

We neeeeeed them!!

[@tyresseferguson2462]

Very informative video. I use a mineral sunscreen now since July but prior to this I was using a chemical one. My hyperpigmentation never got darker nor did I get new hyperpigmentation outside of my acne breakouts. The hyperpigmentation go away quicker now that I constantly wear sunscreen mineral or chemical. I always tell people to learn their skin and what ingredients works for them because everybody skin is different.

[@adelebrown4526]

The only thing I disagree with is that I am black and my skin does go red when it's irritated. Especially my face. But excellent information.👍

[@farahdeva4744]

Im so glad i found your video. Im malaysian and our country doesn't have 4 seasons so mostly it's just hot weather. The problem here is, my mom is borneo (lighter skin tone) and my dad is indian (darker skin tone) so basically i got my skin tone by my dad, im "brown". Ive tried physical/mineral sunscreen but the white cast seems to bother me a lot, i look hella ashy but in the same time i found my holy grail sunscreen but it's a chemical sunscreen. Kinda have mixed feelings when ppl around me keep mentioning how bad the chemical sunscreens are while in my personal views, i dont experience any irritation, also my PIH seems to be faded by using the chemical sunscreen. Hate it by the idea of demonizing the chemical ones while my skin hates the physical ones. So thanks again for this informative videos 🤩🤩🤩 looking forward to see more things like this 🥰

[@styleandbeautydoctor]

You’re welcome! Folks demonize things without having the proper info. It’s maddening 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@benteroluoch5711]

You should try cotz flawless complexion tinted spf 50. Does not leave a white cast. Thank me later

[@FroschKrone]

One thing that I've heard in your video that isn't often talked about, but is a great tip. Mineral powder foundations! I had great results with mine, that has spf 35 and iron oxide in it. There is also a tinted sunscreen, spf 50 that I love, but it's better for Fitzpatrick 4, maybe 3 to 4 with yellow undertones. It is anti redness and anti pigmentation by Altruist. It is chemical and physical, has iron oxides, plus some antioxidants and soothing ingredients.

[@styleandbeautydoctor]

Yesss my top-up sunscreen is the mineral powder from Peter Thomas Roth. I used to loooove this mineral makeup line for Black women that I tried yeaaaars ago called Monave: www.monave.com. I did a review on them maybe almost 10 years ago on my blog and remember them having nice shades.

[@jones2277]

i have PMLE (polymorphous light eruption) so i get sun rash (not the same as heat rash) and blisters when exposed to too much sun. in other words, i am a dark-skinned black person who is allergic to the sun. chemical sunscreens speed up and intensify the photoresponse. i could literally feel my skin burning. i have permanent skin discoloration from years of turnaround when i went to numerous white doctors who would shrug and tell me to change my soap, laundry detergent, and lotion. i had to figure out what it was on my own and then get a confirmation from a POC doctor who was the first person to explain the difference between physical and chemical sunscreens and advise me to only use those with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide. this is all to say, even if you don't have these dermatological issues, please be cautious with chemical sunscreens. the chemical response is happening under your skin.

[@alaweeezy]

This was an amazing video concept. I only wish they spoke about the link between chemical sunscreens with melasma because there’s a lot of research that shows that patients with melasma should only use physical sunscreen. Also the fact that chemical sunscreens get absorbed into the blood and aren’t safe for pregnant or breastfeeding women which is a huge portion of the population

[@tiffanyedavenport863]

I'm so glad Dr. Hartman made the point about allergies to chemical sunscreens. I have tried some chemical sunscreens that cause no reaction, and others that give me a rash and break me out for two weeks after use. I haven't gone back to make a comparison about which ingredients are in certain percentages in each product to track down where the reaction is coming from, so I just stick to mineral/physical sunscreens.

[@dawson3885]

I would had also loved to see Dr. Vanita Ratten part of this conversation, who is not only a cosmetic formulator but a dermatologist Who caters to skin of color. I think it would’ve been interesting.

[@heredianna2496]

Hi agree. She has actually said multiple times in her videos that physical sunscreens are better than chemical ones for darker skin tones.

[@ashleymarshall6992]

I agree. I am wondering what she would think of the research the others are relying on.

[@1naturalbeauty]

I like Dr. Rattan’s channel and videos. She is a doctor, but she is not a dermatologist. She even has a video titled “Doctor Vanita Rattan: I Am Not A Dermatologist”

[@xander_k_]

Anecdotally my hyperpigmentation got darker with chemical sunscreen

[@Hasna256]

Great video! New subscriber here :) I have a medium skin colour and since a few years I've been trying to convince people I know to wear sunscreen but the 'chemical sunscreens are bad' is one of the things that keeps people away from wearing it. Love that you include several doctors here!

[@1allthingscurly]

Most of the doctors interviewed all agree that mineral is more recommended. But people are going to use what they want if they use anything at all. To each his/her own. I personally would not use something that has the potential to have or cause so many problems and just hope I'm not the one that will experience or get a reaction. Not to mention, half of the active ingredients in chemical sunscreens are on EWG as toxic as it builds up in your system overtime. But again, people will use what they want to use.

[@paulamugabi7320]

Well said

[@jessicawolff6560]

I do my research and try things, just because something doesn’t Work for another doesn’t mean it’s all going to be bad for me. I use a chemical sunscreen from Japan and have never had an issue with it. I don’t mind using a mineral one if I’m wearing makeup over it as I have tanned skin naturally , but if I’m going makeup free I prefer chemical as it’s easier to re apply without leaving a white caste.

[@FaithDamarieMusic]

Thank you for sacrificing your time for such an informative video, this is awesome.

[@styleandbeautydoctor]

Faith Damarie thank you! ❤️❤️

[@MaryJane.007]

I recall having a 2 really bad allergic reactions to chemical sunscreens. Both times I had to go to the doctor and was given steroids to reduce swelling. I literally felt like my skin was on fire.

[@anja6548]

maybe American sunscreens? the European ones never burn me

[@lola.odetola]

omg the video we’ve all been waiting for!

[@styleandbeautydoctor]

🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿

[@empressm6]

Dr Hartman echoed my concerns with chemical sunscreens: there seems to be potential issues with chemicals & the more research is done, sometimes we find more problems. Because Im of childbearing age, I generally avoid anything that should be avoided in pregnancy. As an experienced RN, I tend to lean a more holistic anyhow, so it’s always gonna be mineral for me.

[@saneliswamagagula9781]

This video is packed with info. Love it. I’m sticking with mineral sunscreens because my skin is so sensitive and I don’t want to risk irritation. But it’s good to know what to tell my friends that have more resistant skin.

[@stepahead5944]

I LOVE the breadth of knowledge and representation!!

[@Halfricenne]

I wish Black girl sunscreen didn’t break me out, but it did and it was awful 🥺😭

[@stevecarrasquilla563]

Me 2 and it was bad

[@foredimples529]

Made my face super oily.

[@soblessed3157]

It’s that damn coconut oil 😭😭😭 it broke me out too

[@Halfricenne]

@@soblessed3157 why does no one talk about this 😂😂 it’s literally greasy! It works for my body tho

[@soblessed3157]

@@Halfricenne seriously. But if you are still on the hunt for sunscreen you should try cerave ultralight moisturizing lotion with spf. It is a chemical sunscreen and I don’t find it to sting around the eyes and it is very moisturizing. My skin loves Cerave so It did not break me out.

[@Jump-2-the-moon]

Wow you really did the research and interviewed all these doctors. Thank you so much, I’m way more informed on protecting my skin after watching your videos. I’m a dark skinned male and never knew any of this before.

[@styleandbeautydoctor]

Glad it was helpful!

[@gigibeal]

One thing I absolutely love about this video... The use of the word "elegant" by Seemal Desai!! It gives a lil eleganency, if u will, to the subject at hand :))

[@chrissy_ak]

This video was amazing! I sit at home with a blue 🥶 cast on my face. Even though I'm alone in front of my computer...I feel like I look crazy lolll! I think I'll do chemical sunscreens at home with my AC and physical sunscreen with makeup when I need to go out lol

[@styleandbeautydoctor]

Haha thank you for watching ❤️❤️

[@faceonnailsdonehairdid]

Lastly, Lab Muffin did a little experiment documenting how much of her sunscreen is left after just applying it in the morning and deducted on average about 75% is left at the end of the day depending on how much you apply and the type so it isn't always a case of all the sunscreen just disappearing completely. Now, I'm not advocating that we don't need to top up ( because I'll take 100% over 75%) but if for whatever reason, you don't, your skin isn't necessarily completely naked.

[@styleandbeautydoctor]

I saw that! But girl, there are folks out here not wearing masks-you think they’re putting on enough sunscreen? Lol. I mean, who’s to say they’re reapplying also 😩🤦🏾‍♀️

[@faceonnailsdonehairdid]

@@styleandbeautydoctor lol, that is too true, as hard as it is to believe even after all the information that's out there. Better them than me, though

[@styleandbeautydoctor]

Exactly! Case in point: I had to delete a “black people don’t need to wear sunscreen” comment on this video a few hours ago. 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@user-gc3rv6jw3n]

@@styleandbeautydoctor they dont nééd it. Not for the danger of cancer though. For anti aging it is another story. (I have read it like this..)

[@sujitarauth4314]

I get darker after applying sunscreen . And over the months m getting more darker even though I wear sunscreen daily. What do I do now?

[@nomad_cat1]

use physical sunscreen

[@lavellans]

What she said about the small bumps on your face made me think. I always felt like black girl sunscreen gave me tiny bumps but I couldn’t tell if it was my eye playing tricks or not bc it’d go away later

[@willlee6457]

Love this. I've been somewhat disturbed by "skin of colour" dermatologist Dr vanita rattan's assertion that chemical sunscreens are problematic for us. It's worrisome because she's a medical health professional who has been advancing a chemical sunscreens are bad for skin of colour agenda without actually presenting sound clinical studies with clear data that shows her hypothesis as fact

[@hithere8140]

Dr Vanita is just saying the same thing that all 3 derms have said on this video. Since she treats mostly soc, she deals with this a bigger scale. Dr Alexis Stevens also agrees. But the problem is with skin reacting to the chemicals not demonizing the chemicals themselves. Also the hyperpigmentation and becoming sensitive is not always immediate, sometimes it happens over time. They are being cautious and nothing wrong with that.

[@yourpcosbestie3452]

I don't agree with dr.vanitta much

[@dancingpurpledogs]

She is speaking about melasma, which is perpetuated by heat. None of these dermatologists discussed melasma. My dermatologist recommends physical sunscreens for melasma too.

[@ryutotsuruoka8530]

Dr Vanita Rattan actually has never worked in a hospital. She has the “doctor” title from her education but she is not certified to treat people as a medical professional. There have been many complaints about her hyperpigmentation clinic and she runs it using an esthetics license. I used to like her but she seems very shady from what I’ve heard....

[@fredamariebrown4727]

EGGS-CELLENT video! Thank you for the hard work. I'm sticking with my physical for now: COTZ FLAWLESS...I LOVE it! (I am dry skin...sensitive.)

[@browneyes70]

Why did it take me 2 years to find this video!! Thank you thank you thank you! Great points made by all.

[@styleandbeautydoctor]

Glad you enjoyed it! 💕

[@thegihonpromise]

This was very informative!! And I have realized I am definitely allergic to something in chemical sunscreens I've tried. Just not sure what so...I will stick to the G9 Skin White in Milk Sun and Cotz Flawless complexion! Thanks Queen 💖

[@styleandbeautydoctor]

You’re welcome! Hope you find out what it is! It’s so annoying to have a reaction 😓😩

[@malihal3056]

Me too! I can’t keep my eyes open and my eyes are super watery when i put chemical sunscreens

[@user-gc3rv6jw3n]

@@malihal3056 Me too. It is awfull..:P I was thinking about mineral around my eyes and chemical on the rest of the face. But with reapplying it can come still by my eyes I am afraid... What is your favourite mineral one? I like so natural looking possible.

[@malihal3056]

@@user-gc3rv6jw3n i love cotz spf 50, you should try it out

[@lakoucafe1684]

This was excellent! I wish more journalist dabbled in the blogging/influencer space! This was awesome.

[@user-ju3zq4wl5x]

Thanks a ton for taking the time and effort to do all this research! :)

[@styleandbeautydoctor]

Thank you!!!

[@SteppingOut957]

I've been looking forward to this!

[@styleandbeautydoctor]

🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿

[@anja6548]

Foundation actually blocks most of the light that causes hyperpigmentation!

[@sparker7768]

Late to this party, but this was one of the most informative discussions on this topic yet. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@heredianna2496]

Hi you concluded the video by saying Dermatologist see the worst of the worst as if that is what influence their opinion. More than seeing the worst of the worst I would have said that they SEE TOUCH TREAT HEAL a largest portion of the population than any blogger esthetician etc.... so they have a better overall view. They can read, challenge and understand the studies. They share with each other their experiences to get an even better view and some also do research. All the Dermatologists I follow say that contact dermatatis ( allergic reactions) is highly increasing. They can see it and statitics also show it. We have to remember that they are Doctors so of course they will give the most effective and less risky advice with no regards to the latest new "amazing" ingredient, product or brand.

[@styleandbeautydoctor]

Hey! Did you watch the full video? Of course seeing people with bad reactions (the worst of the worst) often is going to influence their opinion and they’re going to tell the public to use things that have the least likelihood of irritation. None of the experts I’ve spoken to in this video and beyond this video (as I said at the end of the video) have condemned chemical sunscreens for everybody. There are a number of things that can be causing an uptick in contact dermatitis including but not limited to chemical sunscreens (some of the non-paraben preservatives can cause problems for some people for one example). But if you think you would have worded it differently, I’d love to see you upload a video doing such. Let me know when you do it and I’ll check it out ❤️

[@heredianna2496]

@@styleandbeautydoctor I did watch the full video and gave you my personal feedback on a specific part that made me uncomfortable. Will I do the same video with a different wording? No, simply because that's not a topic that would motivate me to make a video. But I do make videos and sometimes viewers don't agree with me or with my wording, or with the way I presented things. As long as it is explained in a respectful and clear way I listen to what they have to say and agree with them or just agree to disagree. But you, did you really read my comment or did you just see a critic in it because you put word in my mouth that I did not even mention or implied in my comment. Did I say contact dermatatis is caused only or mainly by chemical sunscreens? No. Did I say Dermatologists or the one you interviewed are all or against chemical sunscreens for everybody ? Again no.

[@faceonnailsdonehairdid]

One other major issue I have with chemical sunscreens (and I'm a little worried about) is the fact that it is quickly found in the blood stream after application and all the FDA have to say is that more studies need to be done on the impact of this. The question is WHEN and can we have answers please because it would be great to know for sure that it's not doing any harm.

[@styleandbeautydoctor]

Hopefully soon! 🤞🏿

[@goldcoastseed]

Thank God I came across your channel! I’m really into skincare and I’m usually very particular about what I use(been lenient as of late 😩, but I’m about to get back on track. Please keep the content coming 👏🏾👏🏾

[@AmbarLiliana]

So great that you featured four experts! LOVE this video! Thank you! So informative.

[@styleandbeautydoctor]

Hey Ambar!! You're welcome!

[@ValeriaOsollo]

Thank you for putting this research out here for the public. You're amazing and this was super informational. Thanks you

[@styleandbeautydoctor]

Thank you!!!

[@cardboardspace]

Thank you, appreciate your thoughtfulness in creating the video and the expert interviews.

[@kjenki11]

I love the black girl sunscreen ... I was always using the Cerave moisturizer with spf 30 ... but when twitter advertised black girl sunscreen I bought it and I love it .. even have my mom using it ... I tried to use some physical sunscreen I even paid $30 bucks for it .. this small bottle and it made me look pink purple .. the FAB weightless .. omg .. idk but after using that my face got the worse rash ever !!! BGS never done that .. I’m learning to just listen to my face ..

[@styleandbeautydoctor]

Yesss listening to your face is def key! And that’s why we have sooo many product choices out there-we all require different things in our routines. I like the Black Girl Sunscreen but only on my body because it’s too heavy for * my * face. I wish it came in a bigger bottle because I go through body sunscreens so quickly. Sorry that happened to you with the FAB mineral! That was my experience with mineral sunscreens for years until I started to take a deeper dive into testing what else is out there and found some that are really nice. I still prefer a chemical sunscreen for me, myself, personally, but thankfully there are some better mineral options out there. And hopefully now that we know more about how visible light affects persistent pigmentation in skin of color, we can get even more mineral options in the US that are more cosmetically elegant.

[@sweetiep100]

Ive been using a chemical sunscreen and i notice that my skin has become irritated. I have very oily acne prone skin and it looks and feels like my skin is chemically burned.

[@styleandbeautydoctor]

Hey Stacey! If it looks severe, I would stop by an urgent care or if you have access to a derm just to be safe. You might even be able to see a derm via teledoc or similar virtual services.

[@sweetiep100]

@@styleandbeautydoctor Its better now just that my skintone has become darker I use the drunk elephant retionol cream in the nights and the supergoop unseen sunscreen daytime. Where i live is very humid. Could it be a reaction?

[@styleandbeautydoctor]

Hey! I’m not sure. Could depend on whatever else you’re using in your routine because nothing seems extremely alarming about those two products. I definitely think you should see if you can pop in for a virtual consultation with a derm though to be sure.

[@1founddaughter740]

Omg. Thank you thank you thank you! I am currently in the market for a daily facial sunscreen. This is one of the best videos I've seen, with expert discussions and resources. I appreciate your passion for the subject and sharing so we call benefit from it. New sunbbie here. 😁

[@styleandbeautydoctor]

Thank you! And welcome to my channel ❤️❤️

[@spacekatipk2175]

This is a fantastic and super informative video! I love that you brought in dermatologists to address this question. And it's great to find out that there's an organization that specifically addresses issues with skin of color. I would love to learn more about them.

[@Fallenangle9]

Thank you. You have the best series on sunscreen. I am finding additional sunscreen recs.

[@styleandbeautydoctor]

India Gordon thank youuu

[@Fallenangle9]

The Style and Beauty Doctor You are welcome. I enjoy your videos.

[@linkoko1899]

Yes!!! That ISDIN sunscreen is the ish!!!!! Diminished my hyperpigmentation about 90%

[@IdeaMusicKen]

Do you wear makeup with it? I find that the white cast is intense and you would need foundation to cover the cast. What your experience?

[@linkoko1899]

Ker Kare yes i wear makeup with it . You need to rub it in very well . I don’t have white cast when I use it

[@IdeaMusicKen]

LinKoKo I will give another chance. It’s just seating my cabinet collecting dust. I been loving the CotZ Flawess Sunscreen and DermatologyTinted Sunscreen

[@linkoko1899]

Ker Kare I’ll try these ones you’ve mentioned

[@blackqueen5201]

I researched this topic because after using supergoop for about 3wks I noticed my skin was darker so I asked my husband to be sure I wasn't just being obsessive cause Lord knows I can be but he then stuck out his hand to show me where it has gotten darker and I'll be damned he went right to the same areas that were not there before 😫 I knew that ish was the devil and a bad thing now I'm afraid to try any other sunscreen. The only thing I used with that was azelaic acid niacinamide and ice used those for many years with no problem

[@gytitgirl7336]

Thanks for the great information and the time and effort that goes into making these videos for people of color. Excellent!

[@4HisGlory_]

Oh my, does this mean that iron oxides may be valuable for the night time since many of us are on our phones/computers 24/7? Basically, how can we block visible light at night? Such an informative video. Thanks for this.

[@styleandbeautydoctor]

You might already have something in your routine with antioxidants in it that helps fight the affects of blue light. Blue light from devices is different than the blue light emitted fron the sun. You can also protect yourself from the devices with a blue light guard. Check out this article for more info: tsabd.com/33eezrF

[@TukeMorgan]

Super informative video! You look Amazing. Love the quality of this video!

[@styleandbeautydoctor]

Thank you so much!

[@ihavenoenergyforyall]

Already knew the answer, I was curious about if I was correct and added info you may have found or included in this video. Im very interested in Korean beauty products. They seem really advanced in the industry. Do you have or can you make along with recommend any Korean face creams, and sunscreens?

[@styleandbeautydoctor]

There’s a video on my channel where I tried some Korean sunscreens and I’ve tried some on my blog (linked in the description) ❤️❤️

[@gemela777]

i’m just realizing how bad the black girl sunscreen broke me out. like literally SO BAD. i’m sad because i really wanted to like it, it left my skin glowing after application but i always had next day breakouts ☹️

[@eboniebrace419]

Your skin is soooo Beautiful!

[@styleandbeautydoctor]

thank youuuuu

[@jathomas0910]

Chemical burns so much to me idk why, and some seem to darken my skin, and it gets in my eyes and mouth, except Banana Boat sport spf 30 or 50 and EltaMD up clear, and my pigmentation seems to go away when I’m using a mineral which sucks because of the cast, I’ve settled on using Biossance sunscreen as my first layer and EltaMD I reapply every 2 hrs and i tint it with a drop or 2 of Ilia super serum sunscreen

[@anja6548]

I think that's because of the American filters and maybe fragrance? Try sunscreens from other countries.

[@fashionlife365daysby_lutrice]

I love and appreciate your content and the research that you do. I have learned so much about skin and skin care of color. Priceless.

[@styleandbeautydoctor]

Thank you, Lutrice! 🤣🤣🤣

[@fashionlife365daysby_lutrice]

@@styleandbeautydoctor You're very welcome

[@nikkimd78]

Great video! Thanks for sliding the hard work and sharing with us. I love the Olay shine control and Supergoop sunscreens that Yalu have reviewed in the past. I think I’ll try a physical sunscreen, especially the Peter Thomas Roth powder. Thanks again!❤️

[@styleandbeautydoctor]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching ❤️❤️

[@ifelolaclement3243]

This is so nice. Thank you so much for doing this video ❤️

[@beatrice2236]

People are going to believe what they want and on any issue you are going to find people that don't agree. Personally KZbin is just a tool and they speak in generalities. For specifics you need to be seen.I have had doctors in specialties disagree and ultimately I had to do what I felt comfortable with. Also doctors at one time were certainly pushing things based on their relationship with the drug companies.

[@Betterme4lf]

This right here! But still present today where Doctors push based on relationship of drug company.

[@Olwethuster]

Watching from South Africa, great video and extremely informative.

[@styleandbeautydoctor]

Thanks!!!

[@traciewarren1070]

Thank you for this video on this topic!! I am 40 years old and have worn SPF since I was 18 when I was in college and started working for Estée Lauder. I spent many years at the beach or on a lake as a young child, and my folks never encouraged sunscreen. It just wasn’t a thing. However, now we know that while black don’t crack, we can still get skin cancer and can get a sunburn. I alternate between mineral and chemical sunscreen. I typically use a chemical sunscreen when I am exercising outside due to sweating. Is there a mineral sunscreen you recommend that is good for exercising outside that is sweat resistant? Once again, thanks for bringing up this very important topic!

[@tabathapoelstra]

You are just so pretty! 😻 great video! Thank you so much for all of this work!

[@styleandbeautydoctor]

Thank you!!!

[@sunainamunjal3390]

Excellent video, thank you so much dear, you are doing great work.

[@styleandbeautydoctor]

Thank youuu!

[@charteraa]

Such a great video thank you for all of the information and time you and all of the professionals you've had gave us!

[@jellilang]

This was such an informative video. Thank you!

[@styleandbeautydoctor]

❤️❤️❤️

[@lifewithGloreeb]

Thanks D! This was super informative!

[@styleandbeautydoctor]

Thank you!!!

[@kokie9525]

Amazing video, thank you sooooo much for compliing this and collaborating with these different derms!

[@cannellecinnamon5504]

Ggggggg go ça hhhjibuuug go gggggggggg

[@ddowens83]

OK, now I really wanna try ISDIN but that price tag. Yikes! And if I am going to pay that much, I want to earn some points for it, not just buy straight from the company.

[@tinaf.7941]

Hello! I have an unrelated question- Does LED Red Light cause hyperpigmentation on type IV-VI Fitzpatrick skin types? If you have already discussed in another vid, please point me to it! 🙏🏽

[@chelseagalloway6913]

This CONTENT was on POINT! 🎯❣❕🖊✔💯

[@styleandbeautydoctor]

Thank you, Chelsea!!!

[@honeybunny5325]

Interesting,You are stunning and Dr Harman is sooooo handsome.

[@margareta.6506]

Always love watching your videos! Any videos coming up for body care? God knows I need the 411 on great body creams, fragrances..all of it! Lol ❤😁 You always look so Shea Butter Baby moisturized lol

[@styleandbeautydoctor]

Omg lmaooo! Thanks, boo! There’s a summer body one up. I’ll do a winter body in a few weeks because it can be so harsh on body skin 😩 And there’s a video from last year or early this year on my fave niche fragrances

[@margareta.6506]

@@styleandbeautydoctor yay! Thank you! Okay, I will check the other videos out and look forward to the upcoming ones 🙌🏾❤

[@styleandbeautydoctor]

😘😘

[@rashiSingh-b3o]

Maam does chemical sunscreen cause an increase in existing brown spots and discoloration due to a higher internal skin temperature....I have many moles and freckles and brown spots in my face and my face is very sensitive......plese reply soon

[@michelea2326]

I’m not a fan of mineral sunscreen…chemical sunscreens give me the least amount of issues in the long run. When I venture over to the mineral side I can feel them on my skin and they always cause a little bit of irritation. Not a super fan. The formulas have gotten better over the years but still not a huge fan.

[@ittckus1]

Great and informative video!!

[@styleandbeautydoctor]

Thank you!!!!

[@VANITYISFARE]

I just bought sunscreen for black girls 😩 I hope its good for my skin to use . Im still confused about sunscreen . Is that one a chemical or mineral

[@styleandbeautydoctor]

That one is chemical! You can tell if an American sunscreen is physical or chemical by looking at the active ingredients. Physical sunscreens will contain zinc oxide as the active ingredient or a combo or zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. The packaging may (but won’t always) say 100% mineral sunscreen. Some packaging may refer to them as “blockers” but not all. Chemical sunscreens (in America) will contain any number of the following as an active ingredient: avobenzone, oxybenzone, octisalate, octocrylene, oxtinoxate, homosalate. These are chemical UV filters. If it says “mineral-based” it’s usually a combo of zinc and one of the chemical filters. I typically find that mineral sunscreens go out of their way to tell you they’re mineral so sometimes it’s just a case of looking at the packaging. If you get confused, you can look up the active ingredients :) Now when it comes to sunscreens available outside of the US, that’s a whole other ball game lol

[@crissybelles]

Girrrrlll thanks so very very much for sharing your research AND the deets on the Skin of Color Society - had not heard or been familiar with this org (and my derm has never shared....and I ask a lot of pointed q's and always ask for the science lol). Get it TSBD :) and I love the high level video share from Dr. Dija Ayodele (@dija_ayodele) - will definitely check out her channel! #squashBlackfolksmyths

[@JoyT01]

This was very helpful! Thank you!!🤎

[@norahger193]

I believe that mineral sunscreens are the best, the white cast though!!?? However if I am at the beach I don't mind but if at work then I go with the Korean chemical sunscreens

[@styleandbeautydoctor]

Not all mineral sunscreens have that white cast-check out my mineral sunscreen playlist for options I’ve tried.

[@4HisGlory_]

@@styleandbeautydoctor I have tried a couple and have sadly had to return them. I too use the Purito unscented. Have you found a fragrance-free mineral sunscreen that won't leave a white caste on very deep complexions such as the beautiful Nyma Tang? There seems to be nothing on the market for us darker tones, at least from what I have tried.

[@styleandbeautydoctor]

I’ve tried quite a number that blend into deep complexions like that listed here: tsabd.com/best_mineral_dark_skin_blog. Also keep in mind that with many mineral sunscreens, you have to apply light layers to get it to blend in nicely. You eventually apply enough so you have the right amount but you do it in thin layers. Applying it like you would a regular lotion is going to hurt your feelings lol.

[@styleandbeautydoctor]

Rewatch the part with Dr Cheryl Burgess-she talks about how she tells her patients to apply mineral sunscreen.

[@norahger193]

I did check out that video, it was a great video but most were not a perfect fit. Black women really need to define the reasons for use of sunscreen and for me it's hyperpigmentation. I feel more threatened by effects of UVA than UVB. And from an earlier video you did with a dermatologist in sunscreen, what came out was that zinc and iron oxide provide more protection against uva. The higher the percentage of zinc the better. Unfortunately zinc gives a white cast but it's our best friend against uva. And funny enough liquid mineral sunscreens just leave a wonderful feeling in my skin with no irritation. Sometimes I layer a mineral and chemical to counteract the white cast but I do not know what studies have to say about that.

[@dancingpurpledogs]

I love Color Science sunscreen. It’s expensive, but it is my favorite.

[@nellyd9280]

Maybe, you could invite one that is for it and one that is against to hear the debate

[@fernandoalvarez4942]

thanks for this video , very very helpful !!!!

[@styleandbeautydoctor]

Glad it was helpful! :)

[@user-ju3zq4wl5x]

Also, I was so excited about ISDIN when I heard about it in the video, until I noticed it has fragrance :( lol maybe that's a topic for another discussion video ;)

[@m.younis9849]

Same here!!!

[@m.younis9849]

P. S. Go Korean/Japanese

[@styleandbeautydoctor]

I bought both the ISDIN sunscreens to test out. Do you have a particular irritation to fragrance? I have a blog post coming up on some of the misconceptions about fragrance in products.

[@user-ju3zq4wl5x]

@The Style and Beauty Doctor no particular irritation yet but since I’m using a bunch of actives like Differin, Azelaic acid etc, I wanted to minimize the risk for irritation. Drdray and Dr V got me on the no-fragrance bandwagon 😄 Excited to see your ISDIN review!

[@m.younis9849]

@@user-ju3zq4wl5x OMG.. Same here... Dr. V & Dr. Dray also are the ones that made me avoid fragrance like crazy!!!

[@manicagency]

WOW you look amazing!

[@cedmonds525]

Can you review jack black spf 45. It’s a combination of physical and chemical and I really need to see someone with my skin type try it before I buy

[@yedeydreamer777]

I love your channel. Very helpful. Thank you🥰🥰🥰🙏🏾

[@styleandbeautydoctor]

Thank youuuu

[@anluwemba]

Idk if you already have these videos, but can you do one on what to look for esthetician and what they should do for you, with some recommendations or resources. Also can you do some spa facial reviews for NYC area

[@mz_goldenlyvarnado2195]

I am loving your vidz! Can you do one on what chemical peels are best for African Americans

[@styleandbeautydoctor]

Thank you!!!

[@omotanwa2986]

You are beautiful. Are you related to Kenya Moore? You too look alike

[@styleandbeautydoctor]

Thank you! I’m not-she’s really gorgeous ❤️❤️

[@MTC24236]

I despise chemical sunscreens.

[@rozroz4637]

I get hyperpigmentation from using mineral sunscreen 😂 so I use chemical super goop unseen clear sunscreen because it doesn’t cause my skin to hyperpigmentation or Cause acne flare ups 😂

[@arwa9715]

You look so stunning!

[@styleandbeautydoctor]

Thank you!!!