Dermatologist Debunks Sunscreen Myths! Mineral or Chemical Sunscreen? Sunscreen Causes Cancer?

[@voltaireon]

Yes! As a ginger who is almost 30, I’m so glad my mother was INSANE about skincare and sunscreen when I was a kid! My skin looks better now since I’ve been following mixed makeup for years, but gonna credit my mother for a LOT!

[@sarahlynn4721]

Same! My mom and I are both gingers and she literally COATED me in layers of sunscreen growing up. I went through a phase one summer when I was in middle school where I laid out in the sun with my blonde friend. One weekend, we decided to take it up a notch and we coated ourselves in baby oil. It makes me cringe! My mom warned me not to do it, but just sat back and watched and let me learn my lesson the hard way 😹 The blisters were terrible and I haven't gotten a burn that bad since, mostly because the pain from that summer is seared in my mind! I had to sleep on ice packs and would wake up with blister fluid all over my sheets...so gross! I wasn't the best about applying sunscreen on my face like I should have in my 20s, but I've been wearing SPF daily, rain or shine, for the last 5 years and it's made such a difference to my skin. I'm turning 34 this year and I'm bartender, and I constantly get asked if I'm old enough to serve alcohol. Now I'm the one getting after my mom and nagging her to put sunscreen on lol.

[@aisoaification]

OMG THIS! is why Susan is my #1 Favorite influencer. My girl Susan ALWAYS understands the assignment. I love this woman.

[@notdoin]

Nah, lab muffin is better. Her whole naturium debacle was shady af.

[@joshlum8291]

Say much about your personality.

[@elizabethonstage]

LOVE these Q+A videos with Dr. Ellis!!!!!! You both have such great personalities AND messages- so important to get these myths busted in an informative and enjoyable fashion. Keep them coming ♥️♥️♥️

[@notakihiro]

the perfect duo doesn’t exi- it actually does

[@Mixedmakeup]

Ahhh. 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@freya6987]

My Mom was angry when I started wearing sunscreen at grade 8. According to her “science”, I was too young to need any skincare. She said if I stared using sunscreen at a very young age, my skin would become accustomed to it (and the skin pampering) and require more… care as I aged and as a result, not be as resilient.

[@user-gc3rv6jw3n]

I think she was feeling that maybe right. I feel the more I do to my skin the more problems come. Sunscreen it making my eyes sore and my face swollen... That says something rigth.

[@natedang8880]

@@user-gc3rv6jw3n that says something definitely, which is you are using the wrong sunscreens for you. Find the one that works for you, go to a derm if needed.

[@user-gc3rv6jw3n]

@@natedang8880 I have already done all that. I have 4 big bags with all sunscreens that irritate my skin and eyes. Mineral sunscreens are better but I dont want that on my face since it is white or brown and stains also a bit to everything.. I have no specific allergies but sunscreen just irritates me a bit unfortunatley Do you know a nice sunscreen that works for you and is not too heavy? :p

[@natedang8880]

@@user-gc3rv6jw3n haha i should not recommend really if you really tried out that many options, but I did get eye irritation with some sunscreens before. They tend to be matt or even powdery. I have been sticking with the elta md 46 and artificial drops because I realized the problem was also because my eyes are really dry.

[@user-gc3rv6jw3n]

@@natedang8880 Haha I know, but I was kind of obsessed with sunscreen so that was why I kept trying so many. But I feel maybe now it is less of a problem for me since there are also benefits from the sun for the skin and the body. I think a lot of sunscreen etc is about money too. Ofcourse it will prevent maybe some wrinkels but they will come anyway.. And sunscreen does not work all day. Also if it stings that much to me, maybe it is not a healthy coctail for the skin maybe in other ways (for the own health of the skin and therefor for a good aging skin... who knows.) ...;) There was a dermatologist in netherland that wrote books about being in the sun is good. ;) ha And also no danger for skincancer because that is about burning or so and when your skin get used to it all year and slowly it will build a tolerance againt that or so.. But still curious haha, which one do you like from elta, the tinted or non tinted one? (I have them both whahaa) ;)

[@user-ur1iy6ch5j]

In where I live, from sept to feb UV is 0 every day and it's mostly pretty dark so it's great to finanlly hear someone say that sunscreen is not necessary then! During the winter months I only wear it when it is light out or snowy.

[@majo9589]

NOTE: skin cancer is NOT the #1 cancer in the US, nor worldwide.

[@9fiveb180]

I'm loving the Doc's summer blonde baby lights or whatever. And of course Suzie Q is flawless as usual.

[@sueselmic997]

My son set a timer on his phone so he will reapply his children’s sunscreen because time can get away from you.

[@davidschonfeldwichers8981]

A dermatologist that actually knows that there’s really only a very small difference between chemical and mineral sunscreens… I’m so happy!

[@GiraffeLife16]

OMG TWO OF MY FAVE BEAUTY EXPERTS TOGETHER!

[@mariposamarilla]

This video is so informative! I clicked like. Thank you so much. I always enjoy talks about sunscreen. It is so important.

[@MarichuBaloro]

Very informative video regarding sunscreen. My only question that I think a lot might find helpful is as someone who's acne-prone skin, I'm curious as to which type of sunscreen one should be using. There has been mixed comments like mineral is better than chemical, some says mineral could clogged pores hence it isn't suitable for blemish-prone skin types etc.

[@richrnndz2]

Same applies to SPF in makeup, or SPF mixed into skincare. You don't get enough protection if you don't apply globs of it. But the industry does not get in trouble because they're not regulated by the FDA. Wish ppl would talk about that more and challenge the industry, this is why there is few "evidence" or studies to prove if chemical sunscreen is a danger to ones health or not.

[@jakecurtis]

This was fab - two of my favorite skincare creators in one. Thanks for sharing!

[@PrincessQue]

Love this duo, we get so many gems! I was surprised that you both were puzzled about the cancer myth. I think the “sunscreen causes cancer” myth comes from recent recalls on sunscreen products that were found to have a carcinogenic byproduct or active ingredients like octocrylene and benzene. “Benzene is known to cause cancer in humans, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the World Health Organization, and other regulatory agencies.” A study was also been published in “Chemical Research in Toxicology” about suspected carcinogens in sunscreens.

[@ElWCont]

Great video about this by lab muffin beauty science. “Is benzene in your sunscreen giving you cancer?”

[@michelezubeldia7139]

Love this kind of videos where dermatologists collaborate, like Dr. Ellis and Doctorly 🤗 I still have a question, is it true that tinted mineral sunscreen is better for melasma/dark spots? Hopefully you can answer me. Thanks!

[@C1nderfire]

I put sunscreen on all the time. Indoors and outdoors, all seasons, sunny or cloudy. Doesn’t matter. If my skin is exposed, it gets sunscreened

[@smdsfq]

i've always wanted to ask this ...should we be wearing sunscreen on your hands/arms as well? it seems like we are focusing too much on the face that we forgot for our bodies.

[@hhectell]

Absolutely , skin cancer doesn’t discriminate wether it’s hands face arms legs or 🍆( yes some people tan that too)

[@smdsfq]

@@hhectell maybe Susan should share more on body sunscreens too

[@aisoaification]

This is a great question! You're right, I wonder about this often. My focus is heavily on my face and neck.

[@aisoaification]

@@Dracarys.. I don't know why my mind thinks the face skin more fragile and prone to aging. I may be wrong.

[@Mixedmakeup]

Yes for sure!

[@theabispin8032]

I was thinking when people say skin cancer risk is lower lower does not mean non-existent so people shouldn’t be full into a full sense of security if they are deeper skin tone that lower risk means no risk - I know a couple of people with deeper skin tone that had skin cancer for this very Myth

[@lorenaarenas6382]

Quick question for anyone who knows! I have perioral dermatitis, what type of sunscreen should I use, mineral, chemical or hybrid?

[@brooklove90]

My husband is a skin type II and never wears sunscreen. I am a medical esthetician and cannot convince him. It is very frustrating as he is only 33 and I can already see Melasma around his forehead.

[@donzi-h3m]

He is not that old at all, there is still time for him to start, gl

[@UdoADHD]

I’m not getting the logic of the base tan. How did people even rationalize that? Like getting a tan makes them brown like black people who were born that way so they think their skin gives the same protection?

[@marypekarek6533]

I really love your videos about sunscreen. I would really like a video about body sunscreen recommendations. Not that we cant use other sunscreen recommendations on our body but I feel like I would go through them in a week if I did lol. So I guess recommendations that feel like lotion going on and don’t pill but also come in a large bottle

[@thesimplicityof]

I am way up North Europe we have snow, no sun for sometimes few months 😀 our derms here say there is actually minimal or no need for sunscreen at that time

[@C1nderfire]

Oh noooooo lol

[@walkingbyfaith2885]

@@C1nderfire Right, oh no, well you'll be seeing a LOT of her if you don't wear it, maybe that's her plan😂🤣😅

[@shainaannx17]

I have a dermatologist and I love her. I'm never in the sun. I learned my lesson after the whole tanning obsession got out of hand some years back. I think getting more tattoos also made me stop. 😂 They're not cheap lol. But even still, I had a precancerous spot that got removed on my abdominal area a couple months back. Even finding that news out was enough to absolutely keep me covered from the sun. I'll be the least tan Italian I know. But hey, I won't get cancer. Lol

[@pearlsglimmers]

Hello everybody ! I recently read that it was better to apply sunscreen on bare skin ( with no moisturizer underneath ) because apparently sometimes by applying a sunscreen over a moisturizer it doesn’t apply evenly and another reason is that all studies are always done on bare skin . Is that true ?

[@syotos88]

Some people in Japan believe that we get uv damage even on a rainy day. Now I'm confused...

[@MamaKash89]

Thanks for the tips!!!! Constantly on repeat.

[@beckysday209]

Thank you for this video! We really need it!

[@jocelynb6808]

Great tips! Thank you Susan 😊

[@kiaradacruz1012]

Why is suzanne makes me smile for no reason :)

[@lauracardenas9588]

Do chemical sunscreens effects female hormones?

[@giadadistefano9870]

I ADORE this video❤️‍🔥

[@cleopatra897]

Question: I have found that applying a setting powder very lightly stops my sunscreen from peeling. Is this a good idea, or does this make the sunscreen not as effective?

[@brianaoops9277]

Hi! Esthetician here, as long as you apply your sunscreen first, you are fine to put a setting powder over it. Think of it as if you're doing your makeup, skincare + sunscreen first creates a perfect base for makeup routine! :)

[@pritipatel2493]

Gorgeous people!!

[@Pumpkin_Pie247]

Can't wait for you to come out with a sunscreen Susan!

[@hannahm9675]

Just sitting here ~waiting~ for Susan to drop a mind blowing sunscreen.

[@kirstingallagher1879]

I live in Scotland and it's very rarely worthwhile to use my suncream because it's never sunny.

[@amandavee0x]

Hi Susan! I’ve seen a Reel going around that says we shouldn’t use sunscreens, we should only use sunblocks. The logic was sunscreens contain cytotoxins? Is there any truth to that and the difference in naming?

[@martinakrezno4687]

No one ever talks about the difference between adult sunscreens and child sunscreens. I just end up using the kids sunscreen on myself too, I figure it has things that aren’t necessary left out

[@maryanntacconelli8761]

Great video! I am curious to know what your thoughts are on SPF in moisturizer: is that enough or should I be using a separate sunscreen?

[@cassthompson3386]

Most sunscreens are marketed as moisturizers anyway....so yes, as long as you apply the correct amount to reach the spf on the label, then your spf/moisturizer is enough.

[@nataliechaput9293]

I think she’s said before that as long as it’s SPF 30 or higher, you are applying enough, and still reapplying every ~2 hours, it should be enough!

[@chrismaurice9455]

First!from the Philippines here!😍💓💖💓🌸✨✨✨💫

[@greciaarteaga3872]

Could you help with any tip for acanthosis nigricans? Treatment and or products to use? greatly appreciated.

[@baileydubs]

Oof the majority of sun damage happens before 20….that’s a big yikes as I am 29 and only started wearing sunscreen 2 years ago 😱

[@nataliechaput9293]

Better late than never!!

[@momzforjesus]

My skin since I started wearing sunscreen is so much better! Also new skin routine

[@zyxzyx3030]

As a male with a family history of skin cancer, I can't find a sunscreen that doesn't leave my face a chalky mess

[@mirjamschaart]

I always wear sunscreen, but if I know I'm only going to be inside all day and it's also a super gloomy day, I won't reapply

[@user-gc3rv6jw3n]

Well what is kind of strange is that this dermatologist does not know that you can get more easy skincancer when you apply sunscreen bécause it can make you be in the sun longer when you have not a good tolerance for the sun and then when you are not applying sunscreen áll the time the sun will get you when you have not this tolerence of your own. It is dangerous to burn and a lot of people are inside the whole year and then go to a hot country for 2 weeks and burn like crazy (when not using sunscreen or enough) so yeah. But if you build your tolerance in the sun the whole year, you actually not need sunscreen all the time. And I heard from the dermatologist that the sun has more! benefits to the human than that 1 negative effect that you can also avoid by 'being smart' with the sun. Build your tolerance to it and dont go all the day baking on the beach etc. I feel a lot of those sunscreen videos are about money too. And btw sunscreen stings!!

[@cherishlifeinthesouth6155]

Can you do a review about oak essentials?

[@MaryAnnGates333]

I am in Alaska and right now the sun is up for all my waking hours. Is it really recommended that I reapply every two hours, seven times, if I’m in and out of car and home and outdoors?

[@sherene5384]

When we apply sunscreen on the face, we need to use makeup remover, do we need to do the same when we apply sunscreen on our body?

[@bajanbreezy]

I have the same issue with my dad regarding sunscreen because he is from the islands and he is like nobody uses it out there.

[@babylove5886]

Susan, I’m very confused. A Sephora employee told me that I should only wear tretinoin cream during the winter only and not in the summer due to the uv rays. I am still going to use it and in the AM I’m going to use my sunscreen. Just not exactly sure what I’m supposed to do because I’ve been using it every other day in my skincare. Please help. Thank you!

[@bluecute123]

You can wear your actives however you like them as long as you are protected from the sun (exposure, heat and so on). Any active can irritate and make your skin vulnerable to sun damage. For example If you exfoliate (even with the most gentle AHAs) and don't wear sunscreen then it's just as bad as tretinoin. It all boils down to your personal experience, if tretinioin makes your skin unable to bear the heat (general temperature) of hotter and sunny months then you can consider to stop using it, or opt for lower %.

[@kimgroslouis5587]

Can you get sun damage even when you wear a white t-shirt? I mean, can uva/uvb reach the skin with this tiny layer? Sometimes I ask myself this question when I wear one outside. Thanks 😁

[@katniss4670]

Does the UV index relate to both UVA & UVB or only UVB ?

[@blakeleymusic]

Yea but unfortunately, you can’t just one and done sunscreen for the day and not think about it it. Every sunscreen says it only covers you for up to 2hours so you’re looking at reapplying allllllll day. It’s a pain.

[@Nn-fu7ip]

Do body oils with SPF protect me or just cook me?

[@amberj3941]

Wear spf to prevent skin cancer and signs of aging, darkening of the skin, melasma. SPF does NOT cause cancer. It prevents skin cancer. Do not skip spf on cloudy days. Wear it everyday unless UV index says 0 or possibly a 1. Clouds can reflect uv light. You still need to wear spf in the winter. Even in the snow. Chemical and physical sunscreen are both good, go with what you like and will use correctly. Both dark and light skin needs spf. Your chances of skincare are lower in darker skin but still need to wear it. Higher spf doesn’t mean we can apply less or less often, still needs to be worn correctly. SPF doesn’t give you low vitamin d. it’s more than likely a diet or lack of supplements. SPF in makeup does not count as good enough to protect from the sun. Often don’t apply enough. Indoors not near a window don’t need spf Most if exposure is before the age of 20. Really important to protect your kids. Still important for adults to wear it. You always need spf, even if you already have a small tan “base tan”, that does not protect you.

[@lcapps7938]

sounds like you are both speaking at 2X speed.

[@amyjohns911]

I was just on IG and a dermatologist said chemical sunscreens like oxybenzone and homosalate are cytotoxic!!

[@amyjohns911]

Actually he’s a pharmacist! When I called him out on it, he replied, “that’s not my opinion. That’s chemistry and there’s no getting around that as a fact. I’ve been in the industry 40 years.”

[@C1nderfire]

Super bronze from tanning = leather face

[@janhavijoshi5370]

is it harmful to use a suncreen that has oxybenzone in it?

[@christinemack2153]

Great!

[@candicezhang8619]

I was just thinking you guys haven't collaborate in a while lol

[@jnhrn9591]

Buuut there are definitely studies that say that mineral sunscreens protect better for hyperpigmentation or that chemical sunscreens lead more to hyperpigmentation.

[@shaun2725]

Mineral sunscreens might be better if they’re tinted. But in that case, it’s the iron oxides protecting against visible light that are making the difference-not the mineral UV filters. Also, what studies show chemical sunscreens exacerbate hyperpigmentation?

[@walkingbyfaith2885]

I prefer mineral sunscreen too,