A Dermatologist’s Guide to Sunscreen | MECCAversity

We all know that SPF is the most important step in our skincare routine, but do you actually know how much to apply, when to wear it and which formula to choose? And what do terms like UV, chemical, physical, primary and secondary mean for sunscreen, anyway? At MECCAversity, we’re lucky enough to learn from the very best, so we headed to The Royal Melbourne Hospital to speak to Dr Vanessa Morgan, Head of Unit for Dermatology, to get the answers to all our burning questions... During her 20-year career as a dermatologist for both adults and children, Dr Vanessa Morgan has seen it all – including the long-term effects of sun exposure. A passionate advocate for skin health, Dr Morgan knows that sun protection should be the foundation of every skincare routine; there’s no one more qualified to help us understand more about the crucial role SPF plays in maintaining our best skin. Along the way you’ll learn: 1. The best sunscreen for your skin type 2. If you need wear sunscreen every day 3. How often to reapply sunscreen 4. The difference between chemical and mineral sunscreen 5. How to include sunscreen in your routine *** Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 0:26 - Why SPF is is essential to skin health 1:09 - How does the sun affect my skin? 2:17 - What does SPF mean? 2:50 - Why include SPF in my routine? 4:36 - What's the correct way to use SPF? 5:34 - How do I choose the right SPF for me? 7:26 - What if I don't like using SPF? *** At MECCA, we’ve always been big believers in educati