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Myths About Sunscreens

What is the truth about sunscreen? It is safe to use? When should it be used? In this presentation, we examine some common myths and facts about sunscreen.<br>

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Myths About Sunscreens

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  1. Myths AboutSunscreens

  2. Myth: Chemicals in sunscreen make wearing it worse than skipping it. Many people have an anti-sunscreen stance because they believe it is full of chemicals. From certain retinol derivatives, to oxybenzone, the chemicals in sunscreen have been suspected to cause tumours in rats they were tested on. However, the amount of exposure to this product needed to lead to tumours is exponentially more than the amount we are exposed to.

  3. Myth: Using a BB Cream or foundation with SPF is enough. As we are well aware, nobody uses a thick layer of foundation or BB cream. We sheer our products out for a natural finish. A very specific amount of the makeup must be applied to reach the stated SPF, and most do not apply nearly enough to achieve this. Also, unless you are applying makeup to your neck and exposed upper chest area, these vital areas are unprotected. Using a light facial moisturizer of SPF 30 to the face, neck and chest every day is an easy way to protect them. Any extra SPF in the makeup is icing on the cake.

  4. Myth: You should apply sunscreen right before stepping out for maximum benefits. We think applying it right before stepping out in the sun will give us protection for a longer period of time but this is not right. Sunscreens are composed of oil and water which need to dry down and bind with each other uniformly to form a sufficiently protective layer. So, you must wait for 8 to 20 minutes to make sure you sunscreen is completely dry.

  5. Myth: Layering two SPF products will give you better protection. If you layer two different SPFs, say a sunblock with SPF 50, and a BB cream with SPF 20, you will unfortunately get the protection of SPF 20. So, don’t mix your products and waste them.

  6. Myth: Sunscreens will give you pimples. There are several sunscreens which are comedogenic, which means they clog pores. Several others contain chemicals which can react with sensitive skin and cause acne. However, not every sunscreen does this. There are many sunscreens out there now for oily, acne-prone, and sensitive skin.

  7. Myth: You don’t need sunscreens with high SPF or broad-spectrum protection because they just have more chemicals. Many people say that you don’t need more than an SPF 15. Not only that, most people are unaware of the fact that your sunscreen should say “Broad Spectrum” or “UVB+UVA Protection PA+++” along with the SPF value. This part of your sunscreen is what prevents your skin from getting burnt by all of the sun’s rays. Not only that, higher SPF values do provide marginally higher protection.

  8. Myth: Those with dark skin don’t need sun protection. It is widely believed that dark skin is better protected against sunburns because the melanin in dark skin helps shield it. This is wrong. While your skin is less susceptible to sun damage because of the pigment in your skin, you can still get sunburnt. Remember: every kind of skin tone needs sun protection.

  9. Myth: Sunscreen causes cancer. Recently, several articles have claimed certain sunscreens like retinyl palmitate and oxybenzone can actually cause cancer or are harmful in other ways. To date, there is no scientific proof of these claims. The Food and Drug Administration has several safety regulations in place that monitor sunscreen, including safety data. UV radiation is the most common cause of skin cancer, although genetic influences, smoking, and other factors play a smaller role.

  10. Myth: Applying sunscreen once a day is enough. No sunscreen, regardless of SPF number or strength, should be expected to work longer than 2 hours. The duration of protection is even less when sweating heavily or with water exposure. Reapplying is key to maintain protection. However, sunscreen alone is only part of the equation. Seeking shade, wearing protective clothing such as UV filtering shirts, wide-brimmed hats and sunglasses are also absolutely key to protecting your skin.

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