Beyond Sunscreen: The Ultimate Guide to Photoprotection for Your Skin

Beyond Sunscreen: Complete Photoprotection Guide | Dermatologist Dr. Dray Watch my Polypodium video https://youtu.be/3AHf2hIBAtw In this video, board-certified dermatologist Dr. Dray explains how to protect your skin beyond sunscreen. While sunscreen is essential, true photoprotection involves a layered approach that reduces damage from ultraviolet radiation and visible light. Dr. Dray breaks down how UVA and UVB exposure affect the skin, and shares practical strategies to prevent photoaging, hyperpigmentation, melasma, actinic keratoses, and skin cancer. This comprehensive guide covers clothing, hats, sunglasses, shade, indoor UV exposure, antioxidants, iron oxides, DNA repair enzymes, and oral photoprotective supplements. Timestamps 0:00 Intro 0:47 Understanding UVA and UVB exposure 2:06 Shade and its limitations 3:03 Sun protective clothing and UPF 5:37 Hats and brim width 6:24 Sunglasses and eye protection 8:25 Glass and indoor UV exposure 9:23 Photoprotection beyond sunscreen 12:22 DNA repair enzymes 14:33 Oral photoprotective agents 16:44 Final takeaway What you’ll learn in this video Difference between UVA and UVB and how they damage skin Why sunscreen alone is not enough for full protection How shade, clothing, and hats reduce UV exposure Best practices for choosing sunglasses with proper UV protection How windows and car glass contribute to UVA exposure The role of iron oxides in protecting against visible light How antioxidants support skin defense against UV