How to apply sunscreen correctly! - The truth about sunscreen

How to apply sunscreen correctly! - The truth about sunscreen - Dr James Gill

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Why you are applying sunscreen incorrectly - the truth about sunscreen - Dr James Gill
Sunscreen is ubiquitous. Surely applying sunscreen is a simple as squeezing it out of the tube, and rubbing it on your body. However, it turns out that how are you apply the sunscreen is almost as important as the SPF value on the sunscreen bottle.
When applying suncream, we should use one fingertip unit, sufficient to cover an area about the size of your hand. If we are spreading suncream thinner than this, we are going to be getting significantly less protection than is stated on the bottle.
Simple rule of thumb, is that the Sun Protection Factor, talks about filtering UVB rays, where is the star rating, talks about filtering UVA rays
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@starchan2036 9 ай бұрын

Wonderful video. All facts, no waffling. Tip for anyone considering asian sunscreens, which many say are more comfortable to wear and thus good for daily use - they use a PA rating system to denote UVA protection, with PA++++ being the highest level of protection!

@DrJamesGill 9 ай бұрын

That’s really good info. Thank you very much for that. I’ll pin it to the post here.

@ivonnatrolue6747 9 ай бұрын

I'd prefer sunscreen from my own country.

@anardine6176 9 ай бұрын

Actual useful information. A rare treat on the internet. Thank you for that.

@DrJamesGill 9 ай бұрын

Glad you think so!

@IamKaylie 9 ай бұрын

Just putting it out there that Aldi does a sunscreen range that has a 5 star UVA protection AND is cheaper than any of the brands you see advertised. Highly recommend.

@DrJamesGill 8 ай бұрын

I’ve used there stuff. Seems very good esp for the price

@CasualTS 8 ай бұрын

Did you call the men's swimsuit bugee smugglers? That's the most Australian thing I've ever heard 😂

@DrJamesGill 8 ай бұрын

Oh, it’s sometimes referred to that in the uk

@asmodiusjones9563 9 ай бұрын

It’s crazy how attitudes towards sun protection have changed. In the 70s there was a popular sunscreen brand called “Sea and Ski”. My dad and uncles, being avid mountaineers, called it “Sky and Fry”. It was spf 15 and completely inadequate for sun exposure at altitude. As for myself, also an avid mountaineer and outdoorsman, I rarely use sunscreen but I cover every inch of exposed skin with clothing. I recommend a domino mask under your sunglasses for your nose and the skin around your eyes, which it’s otherwise hard to cover with a sun baklava. People always think I’m crazy, but I tell you what I never am - sunburned. By the way I just learned Dr. Gill was on Season 5 of Bear Gryll’s The Island! Crazy! But hard to watch Dr. Gill have a tough time of things, especially when he was clearly one of the more capable and level headed of the participants.

@vger2 9 ай бұрын

I used to get burned to the point of blistering as a kid (natural blonde). If you want to see how much sun damages your skin, just look at how nice and supple the skin looks on your bottom 🍑 compared to where you’ve received sun exposure your entire life. Protect that skin, kids!!

@DrJamesGill 9 ай бұрын

That’s a very good illustration

@GoblinMarksman 9 ай бұрын

Wow, fortuitous timing. I’m on vacation and going snorkeling tomorrow. I’ll be putting sunscreen on before we head out instead of doing it on the boat. I also had no idea there was a separate UVA rating - it isn’t printed on my USA-market blue lizard “SPF 50+” sunscreen.

@DrJamesGill 9 ай бұрын

Yup. I don’t like the lack of UVA rating on the USA brands. Hope you enjoy the water, and reapply after getting out of the sea 😊

@starfishgurl1984 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this video! As someone at a high risk for skin cancer because of fare skin and a sensitivity to the sun caused by sensory processing disorder it’s very helpful understanding the science of sunscreen and sunscreen ratings. If I don’t wear my sunglasses, hiking hat, and front zip long sleeved bathing suit that has shorts on the bottom to the beach I get sun poisoning and my eyes swell shut and I burn like crazy regardless of what SPF I use or how I use it so I take my sun protection seriously.

@DarenC 9 ай бұрын

Interesting. I almost never wear sun cream because it feels so sticky and nasty. I wish they'd invent something that felt OK to apply and wear.

@DrJamesGill 9 ай бұрын

Honestly for cycling I love the Lifesystems brand, and feel it absorbs well. But still not 100%

@DarenC 9 ай бұрын

@@DrJamesGill I'll give it a go if I see it 👍🏽

@vger2 9 ай бұрын

I hate the feel of it too! Just visited a buddy in Japan in May, grabbed a bottle of Nivea Super Water Gel 50… fell in love with it. It just disappears like water with no strong scent. Now back in the states, the only place I can find it is (marked up in price) on Amazon. It has Japanese writing so I fear it may be the only place it is sold. 😩

@Bxn320 8 ай бұрын

I understand the importance of sunscreen but there is a skincare rule going round that you should wear it everyday but LUSH times newspaper had an article talking about a study carried out determining that it’s not healthy as it leads to lack of sun exposure and lots of issues related to that even a number of deaths in certain parts of Europe were related to lack of sun. So I believe it’s another everything in moderation thing.

@shamymelendez828 9 ай бұрын

This is actually use full to the max thank you so much Dr

@borge2014 4 ай бұрын

I feel as if discovered you by chance years ago on an exam video and got hooked to watch it on a loop for ASMR. Thanks for this channel now! Subscribed!!!

@AL-jo2vp 9 ай бұрын

Never knew about UVA and the rating system, thanks! I am brown (half Indian heritage) and have never had a conventional sunburn. I just tan even when in searing heat on holiday in Turkey. I have heard that darker people are less likely to get skin cancer (melanin protection) but more likely to die if they get it. Is that true and if so, is it because we spot it later on average? I rarely used sunscreen throughout my life, although I do now. I'm debating getting a full mole map at some point too.

@oliverbayliss7871 8 ай бұрын

I'm ginger and I've been doing it wrong this whole time I needed this so thankyou muchly

@DrJamesGill 8 ай бұрын

Your are very welcome 😊 - any other areas we could cover for tou?

@laviniafratila2677 9 ай бұрын

Love your videos! Fun and instructive.

@DrJamesGill 9 ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

@tc-3 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for continuously presenting practically useful information in an engaging and easily comprehensible way. This video was very interesting to watch, and I'm looking forward to the future ones!

@DrJamesGill 9 ай бұрын

You're very welcome!

@Dazza1969 8 ай бұрын

I am covered in moles and never look at the star rating I’m off to Lanzarote in two weeks so excellent information thankyou and I need to put more cream on as clearly as your video states I defo do not use enough

@DrJamesGill 8 ай бұрын

Hope you enjoy the holiday! Stay sun safe 😊

@tomjackson7322 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Dr Gill, big fan of your videos and getting very into skincare recently so this information is very helpful!

@DrJamesGill 9 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@mikejrexec Ай бұрын

I swear I can get sunburn even sitting in complete shade.

@jayd57 9 ай бұрын

Tysm this is super useful! I’m always wondering about what spf number is high enough, how much to use, and how often to apply it. Thx for the help!

@DrJamesGill 9 ай бұрын

It’s surprising how there isn’t more education about it, even from those who are selling it!

@xWeAreTheDA 9 ай бұрын

Thank you Dr Gill for this video. It was very interesting and informative !

@DrJamesGill 9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@gavinprosser 9 ай бұрын

you really need your own tv show! can you a video about back lower pain and how to prevent it ...the best way of sleeping ...and exercises to go with it?

@DrJamesGill 9 ай бұрын

ha, I wish - anyone know of a producer who is looking for a medical show? lol

@couscousimworthit 9 ай бұрын

The zinc oxide and waterproof quality of Sudocrem means that nappy rash cream is a key part of my sun protection arsenal for wild swimming and snorkeling adventures.

@DrJamesGill 9 ай бұрын

interesting, I hadn't considered sudecrem, but makes sense!

@janaepropeck7177 9 ай бұрын

The sound is really good! I love the sound of rushing water! I put on sunscreen (spf 30) on the 19th. I did not reapply it. The top of my hands are now peeling but the arms have not. This video is timely!

@DrJamesGill 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!! great example

@janaepropeck7177 9 ай бұрын

@@DrJamesGill you're very welcome!

@DK.medical 8 ай бұрын

salam w alayk, first of all thank you docter for this channel really very useful, docter can i translate your vidio to kurdish for medical student in youtube ?

@DrJamesGill 8 ай бұрын

If you do, I’m happy to upload the translation text onto the video

@DK.medical 8 ай бұрын

@@DrJamesGill GOD suport and success you , when i translate first your vidio to kurdish send to you , thanks.

@ronbunn1349 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for this - I work outdoors all year. What about aerosol sunscreens? That’s what I typically use on my limbs and neck; I use the cream on my face.

@DrJamesGill 9 ай бұрын

Aerosols may be a little easier to apply, but personally I find the 1 finger tip rule much more helpful in helping me know if I’ve applied ENOUGH

@ronbunn1349 9 ай бұрын

@@DrJamesGill Thanks doctor!

@klefdnb 9 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for the information, Doc. Can I suggest looking into the sound of the video? I usually need to up my volume to max in order to listen. Today I was able to listen to the water 😅. Hopefully this comes as a suggestion. Cheers ❤

@DrJamesGill 9 ай бұрын

unfortunately i dont think i can change it now it's up

@kohinarec6580 9 ай бұрын

I don't like sitting in the sun for long periods of time. I am blonde with fair skin and burn real easy. My worst sunburn occurred when I was about 12. My back peeled and I had a fever. I don't wear sunscreen often, though. I avoid sun and wear wide brims and covering clothes.

@DrJamesGill 9 ай бұрын

Facial sun screen in hot climate is still a good idea due to reflections of materials and things

@UCONN_HUSKIES 9 ай бұрын

I'm a dark skin black man. Why do they say we can get sunburn more than others? I'm 37. I never once got burned from the sun, no skin peeling like others I have seen over the years. I also don't sit in the sun for hours 🤷🏿‍♂️

@DrJamesGill 9 ай бұрын

I think that “they” have it wrong Skin with MORE melanin, thus darker skin, has more protection. However melanoma can be harder to spot, but that has less connection with sun exposure

@rafaelschwenk932 9 ай бұрын

I have a question: how much the water from the pool or the sea affects this duration of 2h? Considering we wait 15min before diving.

@DrJamesGill 9 ай бұрын

Depends on the sunscreen. Some say reapply after water, some cut the reapply time in half

@aeward1982 9 ай бұрын

Does see through sunscreen not work as well as white cream then? That's what I always use!

@DrJamesGill 9 ай бұрын

White sunscreen, protect by two methods, a physical barrier, using reflection, and a chemical barrier using absorption. The chemical part of clear sunscreen is will work as well white sunscreen, but you will lose the white reflective component

@Norse-Entertainment 9 ай бұрын

Love your videos. 🫶 I have a question: You often read on the internet that sunscreen is based on mineral oil and also prevents the body from absorbing vitamin D? Also that sunscreen is harmful to the oceans when you swim in it? 😊

@DrJamesGill 9 ай бұрын

it's important to ensure that the sunscreen is reef safe, as for the vit d effect, the vitamin d is produced in the skin, and will still occur with sunscreen, but will be reduced

@Norse-Entertainment 9 ай бұрын

@@DrJamesGill thank you. 😊

@jordon1241 8 ай бұрын

Thought he was on The Island again

@BossBast1 9 ай бұрын

I am not seeing the UVA ranking anywhere on my Slovak/Czech republic sunscreens.

@DrJamesGill 9 ай бұрын

Oh dear. I’m surprised at that!

@BossBast1 9 ай бұрын

@@DrJamesGill yeah, I have 2 different brands here and none have it and even online nothing. I will look in our shops for a brand that have it next time. And thanks for the video. Currently I am on holiday and I have tendency to burn really fast, and this video explained it really good how to make sure I am adequately protected.

@Feynman.R 9 ай бұрын

OMG, I didn't know about stars rating, I thought spf is bout all radiation.

@DrJamesGill 9 ай бұрын

Yup, two bits, which is why I dislike it when American products just have “broad spectrum UVA and UVB protection” written on them

@Feynman.R 9 ай бұрын

@@DrJamesGill I am from Ukraine, we have only UVA and UVB markings, no stars, but now I live in EU, and this information is new for me. Thank you for sharing.

@BossBast1 9 ай бұрын

@@Feynman.Rslovakiacor Czech Republic doesn't have it either.

@zacharysien5245 9 ай бұрын

I didn't know sun screen protected against jellyfish stings.

@DrJamesGill 9 ай бұрын

Certain brands yes

@suppenkaspermaxim2236 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for all this educational content 🫶🏼

@DrJamesGill 9 ай бұрын

👍

@kohinarec6580 9 ай бұрын

Just wondering... Would white clay work in a pinch...😂

@DrJamesGill 9 ай бұрын

I mean… it’s a barrier, but I think you’d be better off keeping out of the shade if no other option

@t0raneko 9 ай бұрын

Sunscreen smells so foul that I've always been concerned about what's absorbing into my body.

@DrJamesGill 9 ай бұрын

Really? I find there are so many different odours with different creams, some smell amazing - but maybe it's triggering memories of childhood holidays?

@t0raneko 9 ай бұрын

@@DrJamesGill True. But some of it just smells really chemically. I'm sensitive to odors anyway so it's all pretty strong to me.

@jasondikes5144 9 ай бұрын

21st century and I'm still avoiding the sun

@DrJamesGill 9 ай бұрын

Sounds quite reasonable 👍

@gael-L 9 ай бұрын

The Sun is a deadly laser !

@DrJamesGill 9 ай бұрын

I'm not sure it can be considered a laser, you've got light rays going in all directions, and various radiation forms beyond visible, but physics isn't really my area 😊

@whitehorsebricks2670 9 ай бұрын

@@DrJamesGill I think it meets the L E R parts of LASER!

@gusjeazer 9 ай бұрын

Can you talk about UV blocking and vitamin D production? About why skin cancer rates and sun exposure worldwide don't have a correlation (sun starved Europe has higher skin cancer rates than almost anywhere else)? Why skin cancer has exploded since the general use of sunscreen despite people protecting themselves better? About chemicals and byproducts leaking into the blood stream (I've read studies about it, but as I recall it wasn't a concerning amount with normal use, but here we are talking applying it every day)? I am not bashing sunscreen, just asking questions I find interesting. And I know we can just take oral vitamin D, I just think we should talk about it when talking about sun screen. And just so I don't get crucified as an anti science conspiracy theorist sunscreen denying extremist: Sunburn is bad for you. Don't get sunburn.

@DrJamesGill 9 ай бұрын

i think that i outlined why skin cancer rates have increased along with utilisation of sunscreen. Use of sunscreen, as meant that people spend longer in the Sun. If people spent longer in the Sun without the suncream, it will be even worse Hence, why years ago, skin cancer tended to be associated with an outdoor professions, such as farmers etc, but now is much more generalised, as everybody wants a summer Tan