The video addresses common misconceptions about sunscreen, providing expert advice from a dermatologist. This informational and myth-busting approach likely resonated with viewers seeking reliable skincare information.
Summary
A dermatologist shares advice about sunscreen, debunking the myth that it causes cancer and explaining that tanning is still possible while wearing it due to imperfect UVA coverage. The video also mentions Bemotrizinol.
Structure
1Introduction to sunscreen advice
2Debunking the myth that sunscreen causes cancer
3Explaining tanning and hyperpigmentation with sunscreen
4Mentioning Bemotrizinol
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Advice I give as a skin cancer doctor about sunscreen (if I wasn't afraid of hurting your feelings)
Transcript
1. Sunscreen doesn’t cause cancer. The myth that sunscreen causes cancer evolves from evidence that some chemical sunscreens get absorbed through the skin, and the fact that some batches of (mostly aerosol) sunscreens were contaminated with benzene. This is more of an issue with aerosols and has nothing to do with the sunscreen itself. 2. It is still possible to tan and get hyperpigmentation/melasma while wearing sunscreen since it doesn’t provide perfect UVA coverage. 3. Bemotrizinol is the
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1. Sunscreen doesn’t cause cancer. The myth that sunscreen causes cancer evolves from evidence that some chemical sunscreens get absorbed through the skin, and the fact that some batches of (mostly aerosol) sunscreens were contaminated with benzene. This is more of an issue with aerosols and has nothing to do with the sunscreen itself. 2. It is still possible to tan and get hyperpigmentation/melasma while wearing sunscreen since it doesn’t provide perfect UVA coverage. 3. Bemotrizinol is the first sunscreen ingredient that’s FDA approved in over 20 years. It provides broad spectrum UV protection, little absorption into the body, and may be more elegant feel/smell than our current US chemical sunscreens. It’s been used in Europe and Asia for decades, and will available in the US under the name PARSOL shields in August. Let me know if you plan to try it. #sunscreen #dermatologist