June 22nd, 2011 
admin www.DermTv.com Become a fan on facebook www.facebook.com Just this week the Environmental Working Group released a report on 500 available sunscreens for which a conclusion likened them to “modern day snake oil.” Clearly, we at DermTV are astounded by this sensational and attention grabbing, yet incredibly misleading headline that can do much more damage than help. Dr. Schultz provides his views on why this report is not credible and why you should, every day, wear sunscreen with an SPF between 15 and 30 with UVA protection.
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Dear: Dr. I have so many sunscreens at home, the mayority neutrogena ranging from the lowest SPF to the highest i have found wish is Neutrogena age shield face,with an SPF of 110 and is oil free wish is amazing. Nonetheless , Dr Schultz your knowledge and expertise about the topic at hand is truly gratifying; with that being said I was recently diagnosed with Melasma and would like to know what would be the best treatment for me. In regards of SPF. thanking you in advance! jennifer
From what I understand, what you’re saying is that I should use a sunscreen even if It’s not a very sunny day, because UVB rays are always strong enough to cause skin cancer? Should sunscreen be a daily and self-evident routine just like taking a shower or changing underwear?
THANK YOU! I read about this and got worried. Haha Cause I’m 19 and starting to use Sunscreen everyday. :]
@raspberrypineapple Great idea!
@britdanielxoxo From your description, you may not be genetically capable of tanning from the sun. For more information, do a search on YouTube of the DermTV episode titled, “Skin Care for Freckled Light Skin”.
@aurora2581 Do you mean the difference between chem-free (ie. including the minerals zinc or titanium) and traditional sunscreens?
i love those videos
Thank you so much for this video!! As an avid sunscreen wearer, I must admit I got sucked into the “hype” of ewg’s claims, and was left confused and concerned about the quality of U.S. sunscreens. One issue that concerns me in particular, that I’d love your opinion on, is mineral vs. non-mineral ingredients- are sunscreens with non-mineral ingredients to be avoided??
Thanks again for your concise and professional advice!!
We can all learn a lot from you! : )
Thank you for clearing those crazy rumors up!!!!
Dr. Schultz. can you help me?
i’m a red head and im very pale i want to get just a pinch of tan but i cant i just burn and then it goes away. I want to be able to go to the beach on my honeymoon with worrying that im gunna get burnt but i would still like to go home with a tan. I have gone threw so many tanning oils and lotions with spf and even without, self tanning lotions make me orange.
Am i just out of luck or is there a secret potion i dont know about?
@nlil555: Regarding the sunscreen, I recommend any sunscreen with an SPF of between 15 or 30 with UVA protection, or one with an even higher SPF as long as you like it enough to reapply it frequently. Since you’ve already told me that this product is heavier than your moisturizer, it makes me wonder whether or not it’s too heavy for you, and if it’s not, do you really need the moisturizer after it. In any event, sunscreen first.
@dermTVdotcom yes i think so my kusin told me that. but we live in sweden and the sun is different in different part of the world..;)
@dermTVdotcom well i have he said it was some kind of kemical that basecly all of the sunscreens have, but i can use creams with sunscreens but not like pure sunscreen… so does the creams with spf..help?
l use aveeno it has 60 spf and fps . do you recommend it ?
aother question , in one episode you said we should put the lighter cream before the havier one . however , my sunscreen is havier than my moisturizer ? so what should l apply first
thank you
@raspberrypineapple Glad to hear that you’re diligent about sunscreen use! Regarding recommended sunscreens, below each episode on the DermTV official site, I list related products so you should be able to find some there. I hope that helps.
@misme100 Actually, some people can be allergic to the sun but it’s truly rare to be allergic to sunscreen. If despite the use of a chem-free sunscreen applied adequately you still develop and irritation or rash then you should see a dermatologist to determine the true cause of your problem.
@misme100 I also study skin cancer and believe that accumulated small doses of non-burning ultraviolet radiation leads to the development of skin cancer over a period of many years. In addition, I’m not aware of sun exposure creating antioxidants. If you know of evidence to that effect please share it with us.
@machine24 In short, I believe it is and there is no peer review evidence to the contrary.
@0hpalpitations … I live in Australia, so this may be a bit difficult.
-> Grahams SunClear — I use this one. It is oil-based but dries up during the day.
-> Invisible Zinc (I haven’t used this but appears smooth and less oily.)
Both of these are a bit expensive and can be found at most pharmacies (IZ at supermarkets). Also, a small amount goes a long way.
Otherwise, use any that have zinc/titanium and no other “funny-sounding” ingredients and no nanos. Hope this helps!
@Stefan2SERB Also, don’t generalize.
I’m not a consumerists.
Supplements can be a fantastic way to get your daily allotment of vitamins and antioxidants.
For that matter, consumerism isn’t only a problem in the west, it’s a problem everywhere.
Explain to me how I’m so fucked up?
I don’t understand.
@Stefan2SERB I actually refuse to use hand sanitizers because it eliminates immunities to allergens and bacteria.
I never said I was against the outdoors, I don’t understand how either of your comparisons make sense.
You won’t gain an allergy to the sun by wearing sunblock.
It’s important to where sunscreen, that is all I’m saying. The sun is bad for your skin.
“You can get Vitamin D through supplements!”
its attitude like that which has fucked up you westerners
you are so dependent on consumer products you no longer know how to live outside the comfort of your city suburbs
same kind of attitude towards cleaning has left millions with allergies to dust (mites) and same attitude towards going outside has lead to people allergic to certain plants and grass
need someone to tell you how to live every aspect of your life, no longer have a brain of your own
awesome video as always
Is it safe to wear sunscreen that contains vitamin A?
this is embarrassing for that company
how desperate can they be to go ahead and publish such misinformed reports?!