Doctor Anne

If my foundation already has an SPF, do I really need a separate sunscreen? Yes. Does that mean the SPF in makeup or moisturizers is worth less than the SPF in a dedicated sunscreen? No! Confused again? I totally get that.     So let me explain why the SPF in makeup products is on the one hand absolutely legitimate, but you on the other hand should not rely on it exclusively for your protection!     I bet you have something like that in your stash as well: a…

Now that we have talked about the different forms of sunscreen, the best one for sensitive skin and the importance of UVA protection, it is time to talk about the most important things:     How much sunscreen do I need for my face and neck? How often do I need to reapply? And: What about my Vitamin D levels? These were among the questions I got quite frequently, so I decided to dedicate a whole video to that topic. As always you need to adapt what I say to…

In the previous videos I made on sunscreen (just type sunscreen in the search bar), I often mentioned „broad spectrum“ sunscreen or talked about the UVA and UVB protection What I did not yet adress in depth though is why UVA protection is so important and how you can identify sunscreens that offer adaequate protection – because it sadly isn´t as easy as looking at the SPF.     I had so many questions on that topic that I decided to dedicate a whole video of the Ask Doctor Anne…