Why & How to use Sunscreens | Dr Davin Lim (Melasma focused)
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How to choose SUNSCREENS?
What is the BEST SUNSCREEN?
Sunscreen are the basis of skincare, offering essential protection against harmful UV rays and promoting healthy skin. If I had to choose just one skincare product, sunscreen would be my top pick. Its benefits include reducing pigmentation, shielding against UVA rays that can lead to skin cancer, and combating collagen breakdown and solar elastosis. By blocking UV rays, sunscreen also minimizes the production of free radicals, which can damage skin at the DNA level. With up to a 95% reduction in free radical production, sunscreen emerges as a powerful defense against premature aging and skin damage.
Understanding sunscreen can be daunting due to its complex formulation, which varies according to regulations set by governing bodies such as the TGA, FDA, and CE Board. While the distinction between physical and chemical sunscreens is commonly known, many countries permit hybrid sunscreens that combine both types, often incorporating nanoparticles like zinc or titanium. Despite regulatory standards focusing primarily on SPF and burn time, some brands prioritize UVA protection, such as La Roche's Anthelios XL and products containing avobenzone for long-wave defense.
For optimal sun protection, consider the following tips:
Choose a sunscreen that feels pleasant on your skin, as individual preferences vary. Brands like Invisible Zinc and La Roche Posay offer cosmetically elegant options favored by many.
Enhance sun protection with hats or physical barriers, especially for prolonged exposure to long-wave UVA and visible light, which sunscreens may not fully block.
Apply sunscreen regularly, ideally twice daily, and more frequently during outdoor activities like beach outings or exercising.
Use the recommended amount, typically 5 grams to cover the face, ears, neck, and décolletage. Physical sunscreens provide immediate protection, while chemical ones require application 20 minutes before UV exposure.
Whether addressing melasma, sun spots, or ethnic skin rejuvenation, sunscreen remains a vital component in skincare routines. I owe much of my knowledge in photobiology to Dr. Gillian Murphy, whose mentorship during my formative years shaped my professional journey.
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I started using 2 sunscreens a few weeks ago, Japanese Biore and Australian Gold tinted bc the ingredients don't cancel each other from what I can tell. I do 2 layers of the Biore, a layer of the Australian Gold tinted in med tan, then I go over again w the AG on the cheekbones where I have the most pigmentation. I then powder a bit to set everything and spray it all down w Elf Blue Light AM setting spray which has an antioxidant that helps mitigate some of the damage from blue light. I am determined to beat my hyperpigmentation issues, from decades of accumulated sun damage from sun tanning, this year and not continue to feed the melanocytes! 😆
The Biore is probably a PPD of a bit over 16, and the Australian Gold tinted is reportedly 19.3, which are very good and I can get them at retail stores in the USA. I can't get my hands on the higher PPD European sunscreens until I make a trip to Canada, I'm eyeing the Bioderma and the LRP. Will stock up those for summer use.
This is absolute gold. Context and nuance to help the consumer make decisions specific to their case. Thank you 😊
I have to watch this again to absorb. I think he said if your sunblock has a tint, your more than likely protected by iron oxide, but I have to watch again
Correct!!
Doctor I think in Asia in real life situation what sunscreen we are looking for is a sunscreen that will prevent our skin to get darker due to sun exposure.. so is also safe to say that if that is our goal.. we need to look for iron oxide containing sunscreen?
So fascinating. So I recommened to my clients with skin of colour to use spf but I need now to be more specific in which spf they use.
Yes you must suggest one with iron oxide (generally the tinted ones)
Thanks Dr this is really useful. If we are completely indoors having a desk job, how often should the reapplication be done?
Hi Dr Lim, Have you heard of ‘Avene Intense Protect 50+ ’ ?
It protects from UVA UVB and blue light it also protects for 8hrs. I have fair sensitive skin with melasma, sun damage.and I’ve just started Retinol. Do you think this would be a good choice for me? And what are your thoughts on this product ?
Can you do a video on inhibitors and also do you recommend any ?
Thank you for all your reviews. 🙂👌🏽
If the tone do not fit, can I add Iron powder myself, made for cosmetic, to the sunscreen, so the color fits better?
( I always need a little Yellow)
Doctor can suggest sunscreen stick
Not worth it. It is too much difficult to applay the right amount. Maybe it could be good to touch up on makeup days, but if you have big pigmentation issue or melasma, then I would advice against the stick.
Do you have some suggestions to wich sunscreen to buy, or product with the right ingridiens??❤ please
And maybe something I can get here in Europe.
I think I'm.beginnung to have melasma .. can it be cured ?at such an early.stage.
Can sunscreen cure it
In short sunscreen when applied every day will help it 50% from getting worse. So not entirely. Look for an inhibitor.
Wow…. That was way over my head… wear a hat
Dawkins sounding so stupid and bigoted. 😅😅😅😅