Do You Need to Wear Sunscreen Indoors? An Analysis | Lab Muffin Beauty Science

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Do you really need to wear sunscreen when you're inside all day? It depends - here's what you need to consider. Yes, one Michelle was harmed in the making of this video. Subscribe for videos every fortnight: http://bit.ly/labmuffinyt In this video: * Why wear sunscreen? * How much UV is indoors? * Direct and diffuse UV, and estimating how much you get * What about glass? * UV and season, location, time of day * Individual UV susceptibility Blog post with more info and references here: https://labmuffin.com/should-you-wear-sunscreen-indoors-an-analysis-with-video/ The free sample chapter of The Lab Muffin Guide to Basic Skincare has info on sunscreens: https://labmuffin.com/skin Key references: Sky view factor model: Utrillas MP et al., Photochem Photobiol 2010, 86, 449-456. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1751-1097.2009.00677.x Glass: Almutawa F et al., Photodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed 2013, 29, 65-72. https://doi.org/10.1111/phpp.12022 Australian sun exposure guidelines: https://wiki.cancer.org.au/policy/Position_statement_-_Risks_and_benefits_of_sun_exposure#_ga=1.111879367.25031904.1481945806 Ethnic skin and aging: Vashi NA et al., J Clin Aesthet Dermatol 2016, 9, 31-38. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4756870/ Sunscreen and melanoma in dark skin: https://theconversation.com/sunscreen-wouldnt-have-saved-bob-marley-from-melanoma-and-it-wont-help-other-dark-skinned-people-116979 Blog post with more info and references here: https://labmuffin.com/should-you-wear-sunscreen-indoors-an-analysis-with-video/ Cancer Council Australia's skin cancer committee chair and Australasian College of Dermatologists president say you probably don't need sunscreen indoors: https://www.abc.net.au/life/do-you-need-sunscreen-even-when-inside/12201634 ----ABOUT---- Lab Muffin Beauty Science is a channel by me, Michelle - I'm a chemistry PhD and beauty lover, here to explain how beauty products work, debunk myths, and help you make smarter decisions about your skincare, hair and makeup! ----FOLLOW---- Blog https://labmuffin.com Instagram https://instagram.com/labmuffinbeautyscience Facebook https://facebook.com/labmuffin Twitter https://twitter.com/labmuffin ------------------------------------- Want smooth, glowing skin? Grab a copy of my FREE Essential Guide to Exfoliation! https://labmuffin.com/exfol ------------------------------------- ----RELATED POSTS AND VIDEOS---- Free exfoliation guide https://labmuffin.com/free-guide Why DIY Sunscreen Doesn't Work: https://youtu.be/aTNcbLHZusc Blue Light From Screens and Skin: https://youtu.be/ZnpdmXm5oxc Using Sunscreen and Make-up Together: https://youtu.be/XULpx1jaREo Sunscreen and Vitamin D: https://youtu.be/CAqRMr47KWk How much sunscreen do you need? https://youtu.be/NKS5kMbZBlk Chemical vs Physical Sunscreen: https://youtu.be/iK0FSmrR-gA Is High SPF Sunscreen Better? https://youtu.be/5ISHlw7j3t0 Is Your Sunscreen Killing Coral? https://youtu.be/b9zVfj8Q2pk Protecting Your Skin From Visible Light: https://youtu.be/XYrylZkmT_w How to Protect Your Skin Against UVA: https://youtu.be/qQO9pOYapnM Sunscreen and SPF myths: https://youtu.be/KcmVdQ_j2C8 Picking a sunscreen: https://labmuffin.com/skin (free sample chapter) Blog post for this video with more info: https://labmuffin.com/should-you-wear-sunscreen-indoors-an-analysis-with-video/ Editor: Matthew Lucis silver-stitch.com ----SKINCARE GUIDE---- The Lab Muffin Guide to Basic Skincare is here! Find out more: https://labmuffin.com/skin