Scientist Debunks Sunscreen Myths in the News

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It's sunscreen season, and as usual there are myths galore in the media. I go through Vox, NPR, USA Today and Mirror articles, and debunk the myths in them.
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@Pastadudde Год назад

"Toenails block all of UV" wow the more you know. I appreciate my toenails more now thanks to Michelle. *wiggles toes happily*

@LabMuffinBeautyScience Год назад

They're pretty neat, aren't they? 😄

@debrucey Год назад

So the most “natural” sun protection would be a body suit made entirely of toenails… please, no one tell Gwyneth Paltrow

@Pastadudde Год назад

@@debrucey Goop team brainstorming be like:

@katydid5088 Год назад

@@debruceyTechnically I don't think covering my face IN toenails would be that bad. We already cover ourselves in snail mucin and other filtrate ect. I don't really think she'd be able to match the properties of the toenail without also making the compounds rigid. Half of the protective effect probably comes from the calcium and keratin being in an unbroken rigid sheath that doesn't get removed. Put any of those compounds in a lotion or spray and you're still combatting a film formation problem. No better than a regular sunscreen. (And it goes without saying, keratins chemical structure mimics actual sunscreen filters which we already know are safe.) Powdered artificial toenails are essentially a grab bag trend for a mineral sunscreen that doesn't exist yet because her marketing team hasn't got a hold of it.

@bl6973 8 месяцев назад

@@debruceynail-biting is finally a productive activity!

@AliceintheRabbitHole Год назад

It’s pretty ironic that the reef safe study is the literary equivalent of an empty McDonald’s cup floating in the ocean

@LabMuffinBeautyScience Год назад

Ugh the authors also published a study where they claimed pregnant people swimming in the ocean were at risk from people showering off chemical sunscreens at beach showers and it's like... are you not embarassed

@TheEagleslover Год назад

Hey Michelle! Thanks again for taking on all of the misinformation out there. People are already lazy and the importance of sunscreen is just too important not to do whatever it takes to protect them from themselves.

@DRVenard Год назад

I have to be honest. I fell for the "mineral sunscreens are less irritating" myth. I couldn't find a sunscreen that didn't sting my eyes! So I tried, well, ALL of the mineral sunsceens from baby paste sunscreens to NIOD Survival 30! All stung!! Well, the ONLY ones that don't sting are the ones with all newer generation filters! NO AMERICN filters So odd, but the Scinic Enjoy Supermild Sun Essence I can use, and it's cheap! Go figure 🤷‍♀️Love your content everywhere 💗💗💗

@LabMuffinBeautyScience Год назад

Thank you! Eye sting is pretty weird - I've had a lot of discussions with people about what does and doesn't sting for them, and my conclusion is the filters alone can't explain it, it has to be something else (preservatives? solvents?) a lot of the time.

@blackrosenuk Год назад

I'm with you on the mineral sunscreens annoying my face; I've tried dozens, and I've never found one that my face liked. (I tried the Scenic, and my face didnt love that one, either, sadly.) And with American sunscreens with chemical filters, the only one I've found that my eyes like is the Milani SPF BFF primer. American sunscreens really suck on the whole. So frustrating!

@wallycola5653 Год назад

@LabMuffinBeautyScience is this something you think you can do a video about? Eye sting is one of the most important factors for me in choosing a sunscreen because I seem to get it bad from both organic and inorganic sunscreens. BTW the Scinic is also what I use for this reason

@DRVenard Год назад

@@LabMuffinBeautyScience Right!? It does seem it's different for everyone💗🥰

@itsokaynatalie Год назад

@@LabMuffinBeautyScienceThere’s also another factor to consider: the health of the ocular surface and any pre-existing dry eye conditions. For those of us with ocular rosacea, for example, our skin tends to be extra sensitive and we struggle with barrier issues on top of having a suboptimal tear film. You’re more likely to feel stinging on the ocular surface if the tear film is compromised, if inflammation is present, and if the skin along the lids and lid margins is comprised.

@sunmoon42 Год назад

Thanks so much for putting so much effort into the videos. My husband really needs to see this because he believes a lot of these myths

@yeonji7994 Год назад

Hi!! Another Romanian viewer here and I can confirm that everyone pretty much has different types of shot glasses in their homes and the sizes really vary A LOT. But yeah, the "standard" size here is definitely 100mL.😆

@katevonlackum1598 Год назад

Perhaps one of these media outlets would appreciate a well written rebuttal to their sunscreen myth articles?

@LabMuffinBeautyScience Год назад

That would be nice! 🙏

@galikatan5591 Год назад

Michelle, I appreciate your content so much! Thank you for sharing so much information and knowledge with us in a way that is both in-depth and clear ❤

@plutoh9958 Год назад

Wow! So early. Thank you so much for breaking down the science Michelle. That video you had about wearing sunscreen indoors really helped me to stop being so crazy about sun protection indoors😅 Thank you for all you do!❤

@monicaclasener Год назад

Yes, people frown upon my rigorous applying sunscreen outside, but when you tell them I also use it inside, they think I'm quite bonkers🙃

@nitzeart Год назад

Michelle, I just caught this: I think most car windows have a special treatment that blocks UV. I’m not sure if it blocks all wavelengths but at least you’re a little protected. I think it blocks UVA partially but virtually all UVB. But the protection is mostly on the windshield, not the side windows. I came aware of this because I have a pair of prescription photochromic glasses and they don’t change inside cars. They do if I’m in a house with a lot of windows though. Really cool science there too 😄 This why photochromic glasses aren’t recommended if you drive, and instead go for sunglasses or polarized sunglasses. So maybe you only need sunscreen if you’re going to be in the car during hours when UV rating is high. But then you would probably already be wearing sunscreen anyway… So it changes nothing in the end 😂

@LabMuffinBeautyScience Год назад

Yeah only the windscreen always does, but some newer cars are starting to add it to the side windows (mostly to protect the upholstery I think haha) - there are a couple of papers where they did measurements. There's a famous truck driver photo where they show how the window side of his face is much more aged because of the UVA exposure through the window glass.

@maleahlock 8 месяцев назад

@LabMuffinBeautyScience I have permit for special rated tint on all of our windows . . . because SLE. As far as my experience, it doesn't come standard on any windows, car or otherwise, so I've had to add it myself.

@AlaBurque Год назад

Thank you so much for this. As a dark skinned woman I thought I was preventing skin cancer. Mostly I wear for warding off aging, though :)

@amberatartimec2564 Год назад

@labmuffinbeautyscience : youre a legend. Ive just bought a spf15 moisturiser for days when im work from home and may pop to the shops. Its been massively hot here in the UK and i was trying to work out if that was enough , knowi g that spf is a legally recognised term. Yay it is, and its £2 for 50ml so i can slather it on. Superdrug Vitamin E range for those that care. Nivea shine control spf 50 for outside days. Great video as always, i definitely learnt some facts and got rid of some myths. Cheers!

@am4405 Год назад

I tried to fight it but I gave in...i subscribed. I have been watching her videos and like the amount of information she provides!!!!!

@ambergerhelper7852 Год назад

You have the subscribe to some dermatologists too. They disagree on some things. Have to make choices on who to believe!

@jay_p253 Год назад

Get em! Get em!

@melodyblackhall6702 Год назад

That actually makes sense too about the chemical being changed into heat since heat is also a melasma trigger. Fascinating!

@rosemarypec158 Год назад

Thank you so much I’ve learned so much from you please don’t stop we need you lol

@LabMuffinBeautyScience Год назад

Thank you! 🥰

@user-dy5me8gi7j Год назад

my mom has been watching "skin care" videos that teach her to taste her skin care products and claims that salty products are bad for you actually. can you explain the science behind this so my mom will stop licking all her lotions.

@maleahlock 8 месяцев назад

😂 This comment made me giggle. My niece has been doing this too!

@JB-bm1to 6 месяцев назад

Omg 😂😂😂

@xtosssxts1032 Год назад

Yaaaay! New spf video !!

@Rachaelshaw7 Год назад

Please do a demonstration, I would like to know if QV cleanser on its own can remove sunscreen properly 💗💗💗

@laurens2023 Год назад

Hi Michelle, Love your work! Sorry, this question is not related to this video - I am not sure of the best way to contact you. Are you please able to do a video on pregnancy/breastfeeding and skincare/makeup? There is a lot of conflicting and unclear information out there and it can be stressful when you are trying to protect your growing baby but you also want to feel happy and confident in yourself and use products that make you feel good. Would be great to have some evidence based info. Thanks!

@beautybycolour Год назад

Great video and very informative. Thank you.

@binkyandgunther 9 месяцев назад

woah! learned a lot about the difference between UVA and UVB!

@hey-ey6bl Год назад

Black skin can be less likely to experience damage due to the melanin in skin, but African hair can experience more damage due to the UV exposure as the hair cuticles lift and can lead to dryness and damage. Sunscreen is important to use on a daily basis no matter the skin tone. Especially on hair.

@nollypolly Год назад

Wait, why does every bottle say apply 20 mins before being in the sun? I've always thought that didn't make sense but why do they say that?

@danielsalvador2024 Год назад

It’s so that the sunscreen can set up and form an even film on the skin. This prevents patchy/uneven protection

@auricia201 Год назад

Was the study about black skin and sunscreen only based on population statistics, or there is also a biological explanation for why black skin seems to be "immune" to UV when it comes to development of melanoma? I'm not doubting the research, but I find it weird how melanin in black skin would be enough to completely protect them from UV rays, while at the same time increases in melanin in white and brown skin doesn't seem relevant in UV protection. If it's a matter of quantity, it would make sense for black skin to have a lower chance of skin cancer due to UV, but not zero

@LabMuffinBeautyScience Год назад

The increased melanin is the main part - the location of melanin is not exactly the same with tanning vs inherently darker skin, but also relevant is that DNA damage is required to maintain a tan in lighter skin, and there's possibly more efficient DNA repair / damage-clearing mechanisms as well.

@queenbey6678 Год назад

I will say I notice I get less tanned with mineral sunscreen. I switched from chemical to mineral for my face and my face is now much lighter than my body after full days outside.

@dummyfish7331 Год назад

i’m interested to know your opinion on spf serums since i know you have to wear the right amount to get the amount of spf listed on the bottle and wanted to know if they’re worth it, or have a chance of interacting with sunscreen that would be applied later.

@dummyfish7331 Год назад

and i don’t mean spf drops, i mean actual serums with spf designed to be used like a normal serum would because i’ve been seeing ads for them from brands like garnier and vichy

@suides4810 Год назад

Could be an issue volume vise Would you take enough

@noneofurbusiness5223 Год назад

The *only* one I trust to a certain extent is NPR - no profit motive.

@IS-dv8uu 5 месяцев назад

I am genuinely having problems understanding the concept of reapplying, can anyone explain it to me? So i put my sunscreen on in the morning. I fill in my brows and put on blush and a lip stain. I go to my office job. During the day sweat and dirt particles inevitabely stick to my face. And let's say i need to reapply sunscreen before going home. How do i do it? Do i just smear more sunscreen on top of it all? On top of all the sweat, dirt particles, my lip stain, blush and brow gel? Im sorry, but that just seems gross to me. I imagine my face looking the way it looks in the evening when i smear oil on top of it and it gets real slimey and gross before i wash it all off. I imagine my eyebrows smeared all over my face and sweat, dirt and grime getting pushed deeper into my skin. It makes my skin crawl. How do people do it? How do you guys reapply sunscreen?

@saulswollman Год назад

hey michelle what kind of shaving creams or gels would you recommend?

@createusernametia Год назад

Can you review airyday sunscreens? 😊

@Mira-mr8ok Год назад

Could you review the Hero Cosmetics sunscreen please?

@nesrinechabani7806 Год назад

can u make vd about the science behind closed comedones ? retinol and SA didn’t work for me and i still get clogged pores

@LabMuffinBeautyScience Год назад

I personally find AHAs helpful for them - I don't think there's enough data to narrow down why it works better than SA, but might be worth a try for you!

@luciaaguileramedina4528 Год назад

Mineral sunscreen for oily skin please?

@shreyasj7706 Год назад

What will be the problem if the sunscreen somehow gets into the mouth? Because many chemical face sunscreens can get into the mouth in different ways (although it's more likely not). But if the body sunscreen is applied on the fingers, it can enter the body during meals. Chemical lip spf can also enter the mouth during meals. In that case, is it harmful for pregnancy/breastfeeding mother/teenagers? Is it really safe to use a chemical SPF in full body everyday during pregnancy/ try to get pregnant/ breastfeeding/ teenage? Plz do reply!😢😢

@wasteddemise2286 Год назад

The bs about sunscreen out there is atrocious

@CaliberDawn 7 месяцев назад

Id love if you could do a more comprehensive video on the myth/reason for reapplication/sunscreen degradation . I’ve seen many articles say chemical sunscreen stops working much more rapidly and that physical sunscreen lasts longer in direct UV light (The Colorscience site also states this). Like how does that get completely mixed up that it’s just the chemical sunscreen film getting disturbed through wear and NOT that the chemicals are degrading with use/UV/time. I’ve seen that claim countless times, so it’s just made up? Like is there no scientific proof that chemical sunscreen lose effectiveness of being able to block/absorb UV with time and it’s only due to the disruption in the film not the chemicals itself? Why do they have to make this info so misleading I’m so overwhelmed 😭 Also is it possible that they’re referring to the American chemical filters that aren’t as advanced?

@jp7176 11 месяцев назад

"Titanium dioxide and Zinc oxide are inert" *Advanced oxidation processes have entered the chat* They can literally destroy most organic compounds in waste water when used for water treatment lol.

@sl3724 Год назад

What is a good website to import Asian and Australian sunscreens in the US?

@goosebump91 Год назад

Stylevana for asian sunscreen:)

@sarahpeen1 Год назад

Have you seen the last Lush Cosmetics video ? (It's called "Exposed: The Hidden Secrets of Suncare") I am a bit confused with some of the facts... Like sunscreen is not necessary all year-round ? They also say there's nothing wrong with sunscreens labelled All day sunscreen? I feel it goes against what you and most dermatologists have been teaching ?

@MadSimple Год назад

I can't respect a country with 30mL shot glasses

@LabMuffinBeautyScience Год назад

They make us pay through the nose as well 😓 I don't regret stopping drinking at all haha

@stephanemandelert4321 8 месяцев назад

I think is time to make a new video better explaining UVA and UVB effects on the skin. It’s frustrating that the comments on that are a few seconds on this video and the old video about UVA teach even less about the difference and long term consequences.

@aarontheabc Год назад

💙💙💙

@christinehottinger5791 Год назад

Hey, so if you ever have to talk about NOAA again, you may enjoy saying "Noah," which is how most say it in the US. Even in academic and legal settings. Rolls off the tongue a lil easier, but I hope they just do better!

@LabMuffinBeautyScience Год назад

Thanks for letting me know!

@Sandra-il5fd Год назад

You say that the chemicals are too big to penetrate the skin, but can they get into the blood stream via the hair follicle and blood supplying the hair?

@LabMuffinBeautyScience Год назад

Unlikely - the parameters for what gets through skin have been established on skin that has hair follicles.

@cynthiavaldez1182 Год назад

❤❤❤

@yiumyoumsan6997 Год назад

Wow that's new to me. I didn't know black people aren't more at risk for skin cancers even if they didn't wear sunscreen properly.

@nitzeart Год назад

"You only need to wear sunscreen if the uv raring is above 3." *Laughs and cries in Mexican* when the lower it's probably 6 in the morning and evening, and it's 8 to 11+ from March to September at peak hours 😂 Walking down the street without an umbrella and sunglasses is a terrible idea.

@LabMuffinBeautyScience Год назад

Hahaha it's similar in Sydney - I have chilblains but the UV index is still *just* below 3...

@NgobrolinParfum Год назад

Yessss 🤣, in equator UV index already hits 6 - 8 in the morning.

@denissecam1075 Год назад

mexico just became the hottest country on Earth so it's only going to get worse😂

@llawliet5269 5 месяцев назад

The place where I stay in India is having 11 at 10 am, and it's not even peak summer now 🌞

@whydanshi Год назад

When you watch a video posted 57 seconds ago, you know you're spending too much time on youtube

@Vk-sk7nm Год назад

Hello fellow Indian sunscreen lover 🙌

@betzib8021 Год назад

Especially when you are impatient for the next one already

@tgilbs Год назад

I actually just listened to a podcast based on the NPR article -- and I literally thought of you and your myth busting and was a bit disappointed in NPR for falling for general myths. But overall, I liked that they hit key points-- tossing old sunscreen and finding a sunscreen you'll wear is better than not wearing any because you're worried about toxins or something. This video was so well timed! Loved it! Thanks for all your work in this space!

@LabMuffinBeautyScience Год назад

Agree, I think these articles did hit some good points! And thank you 😊

@tinasung3814 Год назад

I don't understand why US doesn't invest some resource/research to update their sun protection products as well as the information it is publishing. Now that the rest of the world is already so far ahead in sun protection, it wouldn't even take much for US to just adapt what's already been proven to be more effective.

@jay_p253 Год назад

I wrote a letter to my congresspeople about this. I'd hope others would as well.

@TracyD2 Год назад

It’s because they really don’t care. I gave up and just buy from other countries.

@lipstickzombie4981 Год назад

Vote with your money. I stopped asking my relatives to buy me sunscreen there because most of the US mainstream formulas are TRASH. From Honest Company Coppertone, Banana Boat, Sun Bum (the most atrocious one, got me red and itchy in less than five minutes), Badger and Aveeno those irritated my skin within the time those advised to stay inside to let the sunscreen set. And I have no plans wasting an allergy pill just to be able to use sunscreen.😡 And before somebody asks, no those are NOT EXPIRED.

@moki1999 Год назад

The sunscreen situation in US and Canada is sooooo bizarre

@tahiti1 Год назад

Because sadly in the US profits come before people and health

@My-hat Год назад

Is there a physical demo video of HOW to apply sunscreen?! I always thought you need to rub until it’s fully absorbed. Now I’ve heard over rubbing removes some of protection?!I thought you had to rub to absorb / even the layers out /make sure skin was coated?! Should I do two coats? How long to dry between each coat? I’m so confused and clueless. Thanks people! Edit. Not a video of make up over sunscreen (I’ve seen that!), just on its own on a bare face and arms!😊

@mariebray9831 Год назад

I only know about my own country (New Zealand), where UV indexes are available. If I'm inside most of the day and the index is less then 2 as it is in the middle of winter, (unless you are in the mountains skiing), I don't use sunscreen. I mostly use SPF 30 in spring and autumn and SPF 50 in summer.

@LabMuffinBeautyScience Год назад

That sounds sensible! I believe NZ aligns pretty closely with AU on sun protection (especially with the new sunscreen regs)

@courtneyjackson4843 Год назад

I live in America and am very allergic to the L'oreal uvmune from Europe but the Supergoop unseen or beauty of Josean do not cause irritation. So even if you think 'chemical' sunscreen doesnt work it couldnt hurt to try a few .

@LabMuffinBeautyScience Год назад

That makes sense, I think a lot of high protection EU sunscreens tend to throw all the filters in - good for high protection but more likely to meet a filter you're allergic to 😖

@Spikypotato. Год назад

My relative is so into clean natural toxic free stuff, that she eats raw apricot kernels every morning..straight out of the apricot, no idea what dosage internet recommended her but she eats a couple and gives her husband a couple. I fear that is not safe 🙈 To each their own but I find this difficult when its people I love😣

@sunmoon42 Год назад

You mean she breaks the shell and eats the nut inside? We used to do that when we were kids 😂 it's actually quite tasty kinda like almond

@Spikypotato. Год назад

@@sunmoon42 hehe! yes I heard it is used for special marzipan aswell😄 but that would be processed and safe amounts.. I read that it can be poisonous these kernels, however it is hard these days to know what is reliable info and what is not. I thought maybe lab muffin knows about this🧁🤓

@LabMuffinBeautyScience Год назад

I have no idea what the safe dose is, but it can cause cyanide poisoning... weird way to be "toxic free" 😕

@Spikypotato. Год назад

@@LabMuffinBeautyScience Thank you for taking the time to reply! I agree!

@suides4810 Год назад

Maybe shes trying to get rid of the husband lol

@manojipereira9169 Год назад

Maybe some journalists were trained to write articles presenting both sides of an issue (I was during my brief time at a university paper). Problem is, this doesn't work with science topics because of the expert consensus like you mentioned

@gasparinha Год назад

My husband was a reporter for almost 20 years, and we discuss this often: "equal time" doesn't count when some of the parties involved are using made-up "facts". Presenting both sides of an argument when one side is either fabricating information or just using bad information just makes everything worse...

@ameliakirahring2336 Год назад

I am very fair skinned and have worn suncreen all my life living in denmark. Bu tas of late, the skincare fearmongering has reached here, and influencers are telling kids and everyone else that will listen, that they should wear sunscreen EVERY DAY or else their skincare rutines 'might as well be useless'. Bear in mind our UV index for half of the year dosents surpass 2. pretty clever marketing. It is like its assumed the standard person lives in california...

@Stettafire Год назад

Yes I hate this. I see parents refusing to let their kids outside because "oh no the sun, they'll get cancer!" Then they wonder why their then teenagers don't want to go outside

@Purple_Alien2511 Год назад

THIS. As someone who lives in Sweden, where for atleast 6 months you're covered in thick layers from head to toe, the sun sets at 3p.m at peak winter, there is almost no direct sunlight, and also yes, the UV index mostly being 0-2, it doesn't make much sense so slather on sunscreen during winter. But I too have fallen victim to online derms and influencers (mostly based in the US) who push wearing sunscreen 24x7 all days in the year.

@karatalksaboutstuff7333 Год назад

Yep! US-based derms are giving recommendations for the WHOLE country, including Florida, Texas, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and Guam. Plus, in this country ('Murica) medical organizations have to be very conservative with their recommendations. If they say, "this is only a problem for 0.1% of the population, we can ignore it..." that 0.1% is well over 300,000 people. Add legal issues on top of the ethical ones, and you end up with official recommendations for people in Alaska to wear sunscreen on days where the sun never rises at all.😆 So, yeah, US derms online are only going to give the official recommendations from their own medical associations, because that's the legally-protected position. I think it's the correct stance for them (especially considering you really SHOULD be wearing sunscreen everyday in many US states), but it certainly shouldn't be viewed as a universal truth.

@karatalksaboutstuff7333 Год назад

@@Stettafire Who's refusing to let their kids out because of the sun??? That sounds like an excuse for a parent who just wants to stay inside, honestly. Surely they're aware of sunscreen, long sleeves, hats, and umbrellas.

@BleachedBlackSocks 16 дней назад

to be fair, Denmark has the second highest rate of skin cancer after Australia. so I think people in Denmark defo need to wear more suncream

@johanneshalberstadt3663 Год назад

A standard, solo shot glas here in Germany is 20 ml ^^. So we would get the short end of the stick, if we listened to this recommendation!^^ we need a double-shot-glas!^^ And our standard teaspoons are smaller than US ones aswell, from what I've seen. I assume dutch teaspoons might be even smaller, as many of their kitchenware is. S0, people giving non-metric measurements online nowadays should really specify the country for which these volumetric practical masures apply. And consumers should be aware or be made aware of the differences, like you are doing here! 👏

@sunmoon42 Год назад

Lab muffin do you know about face exercise, face yoga and face massage? Are they safe? Are they effective in preventing or improving wrinkles and sagging face? Some dermatologists say face exercise can increase wrinkles but the practitioners seem to have very good results. It's hard to find any evidence either way. Ps. Love all your videos ❤

@DRVenard Год назад

I'm not she, but face yoga and any facial movements CAUSE wrinkles. The doctorly docs did a video on this. And people pay good money to stop facial movements, aka botox, so it does stand to reason😉💗

@nancykerrigan Год назад

@@DRVenardinteresting! I gotta check out that video. I had a feeling these exercises are BS because how can pulling and pushing reverse gravity causing wrinkles? 😅

@noname__7 Год назад

As a Romanian, i can assure you thay a shot glass is, in fact, 100 ml. Maybe we like shots....a bit too much😂

@josemmz Год назад

5:07 when you do so much skincare content that isn’t true becomes Isntree Love your videos so much as you only bring up facts 💅

@LabMuffinBeautyScience Год назад

Ahahaha I can't pronounce words anymore 😅 Thank you!

@neverneverland5836 Год назад

This video (as well as your other videos about suncream) has really helped me out! I live in Scotland, and in the UK as a whole we tend to be really lax about sun protection unless it's hot enough to be concerned about burns, and the American advice of "always be lathered in it all the time even indoors" was super overwhelming to me when I first started brushing up on proper usage. It's been 25+ degrees where I live for the past few weeks, so I've definitely had your tips in mind! Thank you!

@eaglelensforemay7503 Год назад

Aha it's raining over here in Shropshire as I type this 😂

@neverneverland5836 Год назад

@@eaglelensforemay7503 yeah we've started to get some torrential rain up here too in the last few days, the heat still hasn't let up though 😭

@mrcat1043 Год назад

I love your videos! can you do one on scalp products and scalp health?❤

@LauralHill77 Год назад

Unfortunately I actually had to get a mineral sunscreen bc of a rash that was irritated by Skin Aqua and Isntree. Native and Pipette didn't have Butyloctyl salicylate at least!

@NavilleT Год назад

Hi Michelle Would you be able to do some UV camera videos showing if/how much sunscreen protection gets reduced if applying makeup over it? I just feel like swiping makeup on my face on top of sunscreen is going to remove it or reduce the protection but is this just unfounded? (eg if I wait x minutes will it be just fine?) Thanks

@kerry8461 Год назад

I’m so glad you mentioned the NPR one, I was so disappointed

@LabMuffinBeautyScience Год назад

Me too! I was thinking of doing a video like this for a while but that was the trigger...

@merrillsunderland8662 Год назад

Are there any reputable skincare news letters we can turn to for good info in between LMBS uploads?

@hippybecca Год назад

I'm shocked people put less moisturizer on than spf. But then again I have dry skin. I absolutely use more of my moisturizer w/sunsceen than a pure sunscreen. I also don't like to use a water resistant sunscreen for everyday. To get it off really irritates my skin, so I only use it when I will sweat or swim.

@nenyennoli8118 Год назад

Interesting! Very different from me - I actively look for water resistant sunscreens because I live in a hot, humid part of the world. Different strokes, I guess 😅

@ruminationstation4200 9 месяцев назад

Try oil cleansing! I have very sensitive skin and jojoba oil breaks almost EVERYTHING down but doesn't leave my skin feeling stripped and irritated

@auricia201 Год назад

4:23 I always wondered why did it matter if the sunscreen absorbed or reflected, if it's not transmitting UV radiation, that's the important part. I didn't know there were "misinformation multiples" based on that. But honestly, those are really a stretch, even if chemical filters did in fact mainly absorb, those follow up myth wouldn't necessarily be true 😐

@LabMuffinBeautyScience Год назад

I think they're a stretch as well, but unfortunately I've seen these arguments being made in virtually every chemical vs physical sunscreen discussion 😬

@blackrosenuk Год назад

Such great analysis & truth! Thanks for always sharing such well-thought, well-researched science/data! I hope your channel keeps growing so that more people can hear this important info!

@MagicalGirlUsagi 5 месяцев назад

I'm honestly probably a bit over protective of my skin, because both of my parents have had bad skin cancers. I am very pale and my father has Welsh heritage, so I probably have those genetics which make me more susceptible because of my skin and heritage. I always have my spf30 face cream on my face and neck when outside and if I'm outside for long periods I put spf50 on everywhere else regardless of the weather. I also live in Australia and the uv can be high even if it's not a hot day. I also use a hat or umbrella/parasol in summer a lot, for both my skin and my health as I have a heat intolerance as well. I would rather be extra safe than have several holes in my face, so I don't mind when others think I'm weird or overprotective of my skin.

@ANPK209 Год назад

It sounds like the reasons that applied makeup degrades over the course of the day are the same reasons that are the basis for the recommendation to reapply sunscreen every 2 hours. Can sunscreen be made to “last longer” (≈ protection to initial application at > 2 hours) similar to how certain techniques and products can be used to make applied makeup last longer?

@kamloopscruiser874 Год назад

Here for anything by Lab Muffin especially debunking idiotic news

@shaked7062 Год назад

can you do a video talking about the new UVMUNE 400?

@Mira-mr8ok Год назад

Hello! I am writing a paper about sunscreen for school and was wondering what resources you used in this video to refute these claims? I was planning on using the American Academy of Dermatology and NOAA but I’m disappointed to hear they they aren’t as reputable as they seemed. I’d really appreciate it!

@DallasNatureLover Год назад

I see that she hasn’t replied yet. Some of the science she shares is likely information she learned over the years getting her PhD in chemistry. So you could reference her and this video. I have watched a lot of her videos and if you do that you may find some sources she has cited

@liron99 Год назад

Thank you for the video and information! I myself have a very sensitive skin (I can't use many of the traditional chemical UV filters, they irritate my skin) plus I have seborrheic dermatitis, so between these two it's really hard for me to find a sunscreen that works for me... I only use La roch posay (the kids one is actually really good!) BTW, I noticed you wear lots of crochet jumpers in your videos, do you crochet them yourself? x

@maleahlock Год назад

As someone with SLE I am so grateful for your videos. Thank you 🎉

@lucysky384 Год назад

I can't get past the way chemical sunscreens burn my eyes. Even with all the tricks of using a mineral sunscreen around my eyes, with reapplication, l still end up feeling like l have acid slowly seeping into my eyes. So, regardless of all the arguments, l can only comfortably use mineral sunscreen. I love coppertone pure and simple.

@thefreevolous Год назад

One myth I haven’t seen much debunking on (and I feel spreads more word to mouth than in articles in media, but one can’t understate the power of grandma belief), is the one where if you don’t get easily sunburnt but get easily tanned instead, you hardly need sunscreen and have lower chances of getting skin cancer (I’m talking about white people, but more “Mediterranean” skin tones, which are light-medium to medium, some with olive or golden undertones, rarely burn, get easily and evenly tanned, and can get really dark without much effort - plenty of Portuguese, Spanish, Italian sort of skin tones). It then develops to (and this was so popular when I was a kid) going to the beach, apply a higher SPF in the first days, let your skin get “used to the sun” as it got darker, and then using a lower SPF or even nothing… I’d love to hear your thoughts on this. Yes, I have a personal interest in it because not only am I surrounded with people who are very resistant to using any sunscreen unless they’re going to the beach and sit in the sun the whole day (and then, they still don’t use correct amounts, of course), but I have a light-light medium skin tone which, without sunscreen and mild exposure, can easily get to a medium golden - I’m using foundation tones references, since they’re a bit more comprehensive.

@pame8872 Год назад

I have learned so much from you. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

@LabMuffinBeautyScience Год назад

That's really lovely to hear, thank you!

@RaniPatel1800 Месяц назад

For the hot and sweaty summers, littllextra riceberry sunscreen is essential and alongside it, the riceberry face wash is also a must to clear out the pores from dust and microbes which can cause problems like acne. It not only makes your skin clean but also does not make it too dry. I love these products and would buy again and again.

@JelenaP991 Год назад

Did you ever try Evy sunscreens? They are from Sweden, I think, and they claim you don't have to reapply their sunscreens. I wonder what are they using that makes them so effective

@tanhql Год назад

She did a video on Evy sunscreens ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-w4X8FWiV5R8.html

@LabMuffinBeautyScience Год назад

I really like them, I've done a video about how they work and their evidence: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-w4X8FWiV5R8.html

@SarkAsadourianActor Год назад

Will we ever get sunscreen that lasts longer then 2 hours?

@morgianasartre6709 Год назад

Most european sunscreend really do last way longer than that, especially in everyday conditions where you are not touching your face and sweating.

@LabMuffinBeautyScience Год назад

A lot of sunscreens do, depending on what you're doing... but there isn't really a standardised way of testing it, and there's concern that people will apply it once, badly, and have tons of exposure on the missed spots for over 2 hours (so "reapply every 2 hours" also covers that situation).

@whsgdjkdj5075 Год назад

can you make a video about the new EU retinol regulation? (no more than 0.3% retinol in a face product) i guess that it implies that some retinol absorbes to the bloodstream which is contrary to what i have previously found in the internet. amazing video as always!

@nitzeart Год назад

Time to go to Romania for some shots! (I'm sorry. There's a bunch of very interest and important things discussed here but here I am going for the simple thing. Sorry 😅)

@denisenj7648 Год назад

That was my first thought. Lol

@LabMuffinBeautyScience Год назад

Haha I believe alcohol is very cheap there too!

@nitzeart Год назад

@LabMuffinBeautyScience oooh sounds like it's going on my bucket list 😅 (no I've also heard is very pretty)

@wallycola5653 Год назад

Your videos are super meticulous and nuanced

@JPMJPM Год назад

QUESTION: If you don’t sweat, do you really need to reapply sunscreen? And what if you’re not outside? (Two questions.)

@LabMuffinBeautyScience Год назад

IMO whether you reapply is more about how much sun you're about to get, than what you've been doing - my personal decision tree is here ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-pamzfQy2pvo.html e.g. if it's an office day I wouldn't bother reapplying for the train ride home but I would try to stay in the shade.

@JPMJPM Год назад

@@LabMuffinBeautyScience Thank you!!! 😘😘😘

@BelleStreetBoyz Год назад

Thank you so much for this!! It's so incredibly helpful. 🙌🏻💜✨

@Brisket-tn4uk Год назад

Hello mam , can we still keep using tyrosinase inhibitors after the hyperpigmentation has completely gone . Like can we still use to prevent that hyperpigmentation from coming back.

@yenhoang8011 Год назад

Will spf lip balm be effective if Vaseline is still on the lips? Should it or any other balms be removed before applying spf?

@esmeraldagamgeetook2454 Год назад

I would LOVE a video unpacking what we do know about non- white skin and the sun. It's so fascinating that black people might not get skin cancer from sun exposure. What about brown skin tones? Or light skin that is olive or yellow, but not white?

@stuartb5510 Год назад

This video was MASSIVELY helpful to me! I'm just beginning to use sunscreen and the questions being addressed here are so poorly answered in so many places. A balanced, scientific approach is dangerously lacking in many other creator's content. Thank you!!!

@chrystar1 Год назад

You are legend! I love that you back up what you say not just with studies, buy why your references are more accurate than theirs. I get hot pink almost immediately upon sun exposure so I sunscreen regularly. I have been hearing from friends, family and coworkers much more often lately about the hazards of sunscreen and the spewing of myths from these sources and social media. Where's the concern about that misinformation?

@mystyredz Год назад

Is expired sunscreen safe to use? Will it harm your skin?

@마이크로파 Год назад

could you do a video on good products such as sunscreens, moisturizers and cleansers for eczema ? i have uber sensitive skin and any product i put remotely near my face will flare it up. love your vids theyre amazing ❤

@Tompughsinging Год назад

I think you should give in and just wear a purple lip

@LabMuffinBeautyScience Год назад

Hahahaha purple does seem to be taking over my life! It's the colour that makes my skin look the least weird on my dodgy webcam so there's a chance it'll look good in these videos...

@Tompughsinging Год назад

@@LabMuffinBeautyScience Go hard on the brand I say!

@nagenhari6250 2 месяца назад

Hat, sunglasses and a thick jacket

@wolfferoni Год назад

Wait why do sunscreen directions themselves say to apply 20mins before sun exposure if they don't need to be absorbed?

@NgobrolinParfum Год назад

To ensure the sunscreen forms an even protection layer on top of your skin.

@debpalm8667 Год назад

Thanks for your time and content, Michelle.

@zq5127 Год назад

can you please make a video about this claim that's been floating around about this idea that indoor/artificial light causes UV damage and requires sunscreen usage? my intuition tells me this is largely bogus, but I'd love your thoughts. thanks!