16 things you need to know about sunscreen

Dr. Sophie and Fiona discuss:

• The sunscreen reapplication issue • A reapplication tip • Mineral v chemical sunscreens (and an explainer) • UVA and UVB – what you really need • Is there that much of a difference between Factor 30 and 50? • Can we tan safely? (+ a brand with a different approach) • Does SPF makeup offer enough protection? • What about skincare with a built in SPF? • How effective is water resistant sunscreen? • Do sunscreens block pores? • How to wear makeup and sunscreen • The science behind using antioxidants as sun protection • Astaxanthin (and the TikTok influencer) • Supplementing melatonin • Does being in the sun give health benefits? • What about vitamin D? And S.A.D.? • The PA+ ratings on sunscreens – an explainer • Should we wear sunscreen when flying / driving? • Sunscreens and the issue of coral reefs • Is there anything we can do to reverse sun damage? • Dr. Sophie’s product ‘loves’ and recommendations • Polarised sunglasses • Do any meds mean you need more sun protection? • UV clothing • How to store sunscreen • Dr. Sophie’s MOST IMPORTANT TIP! • And finally…do YOU know this song?

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Dr Sophie and Fiona mention a few brands, ideas, studies and individuals – all the links are here (press ‘episode website’ for the full list):

The stickers that Dr. Sophie mentions are described in this article https://www.allure.com/story/uv-stickers-reapply-sunscreen-tiktok

More on Institut Esthederm’s approach to tanning https://www.sweetcare.com/gb/sweet-mag/institut-esthederm-suncare-i-1568

Here’s the make-up compact Dr. Sophie mentions https://www.skinbetter.com/shop-skincare/product-category/sunscreens/sunbetter-tone-smart-spf-68-sunscreen-compact-M024.html

Here are the powders https://colorescienceuk.com/products/sunforgettable-total-protection-brush-on-shield-spf-50?variant=7076584751169

The Kate Somerville SPF make-up spray seems to be out-of-stock in the UK. There are others – for example this one from E.l.f. [note: Dr. Sophie hasn’t used this one so this is an example only]: https://www.elfcosmetics.co.uk/suntouchable-all-set-for-sun-spf-30/81514EU.html

There are emerging studies on astaxanthin – such as this one: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6073124/

And a study to read on supplementing melatonin is here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24164339/

Some research has shown a class of antioxidants in certain fruit and bark has a dual protective effect against damage from UVA rays. Read more here: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/11/3/471

These are the capsules Dr. Sophie takes https://heliocare.co.uk/products/oral-supplements

Check if your sunscreen is environmentally sound here: https://savethereef.org/about-reef-save-sunscreen.html

Some of the sunscreen brands mentioned and recommended include:

La Roche-Posay Anthelios

EltaMD UV Clear

Intradermology Synergy 6

Revision Intellishade TruPhysical

The Heliocare range

The Institut Esthederm range

A couple of round up articles here:

https://www.elle.com/uk/beauty/skin/g11759/best-spf-suncreens/

https://www.elle.com/uk/beauty/skin/g32735/best-face-sun-cream-spf-acne-spots-non-comedogenic/ < this one for people with acne

More on polarised sunglasses here https://www.verywellhealth.com/polarized-sunglasses-3422163#:~:text=Polarized%20sunglasses%20are%20designed%20to,%2C%20boating%2C%20or%20playing%20sports.

And finally, here’s that Baz Luhrmann song (enjoy) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTJ7AzBIJoI (and wear sunscreen!)

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