The Biggest Mistakes People Make With Sunscreen, According To Dermatologists
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Some of these definitely aren't what you'd expect to hear.
It’s been proved that properly wearing sunscreen can help prevent sunburn, premature aging and skin cancer. But there are common mistakes that many of us make when applying sunscreen that can minimize its effectiveness — and an alarming number of young adults doubt the benefits of sunscreen altogether.
Experts say Generation Z tends to follow misinformation about sunscreen and skin cancer on TikTok and other social media platforms, according to The New York Times. And a survey from the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) showed that adults ages 18-26 are tanning at increased rates and therefore are at risk for skin cancer.
“I’m a [dermatologic] surgeon and cut out skin cancer every day,” Dr. Anthony Rossi, a board-certified dermatologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, told HuffPost.
“We see so [much] skin cancer … [especially on] people who are tanning,” he added. “We don’t want that to happen to the next generation.”
Because of the pervasive sun safety myths circulating on social media, it’s more important than ever to be aware of the benefits of sunscreen and how to correctly apply it. We talked to dermatologists about the one thing they never do when putting on sunscreen — and what they do instead. Read on for their tips.
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