Sunscreen Chemist Debunks Popular Sunscreen Myths and Misconceptions | CHEM Q&A

Ramón is a cosmetic chemist, product developer, esthetician, and is answering your most commonly asked questions around sunscreen and sunscreen myths. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:09 Why do some sunscreens have white cast and others don't? 01:14 “Mineral sunscreens go last, chemical sunscreens go first” 02:32 Why do I need to reapply sunscreen every 2 hours? 03:28 I put on sunscreen, why did I still tan/sunburn? 04:24 “A little bit of sunscreen goes a long way” 05:21 “If your sunscreen has a white cast, mix pigment into it” 05:56 “Seed oils have SPF and make good sunscreens” 06:49 “Mineral sunscreens are safer because they are natural” 07:49 “DIY sunscreens are safer” 08:40 "Chemical filters absorb, mineral filters reflect" 09:07 Why are sunscreens greasy? 10:05 Outro _______________ Follow me for more cosmetic chemistry and skincare content! http://www.tiktok.com/@glowbyramon http://www.instagram.com/glowbyramon http://www.twitter.com/glowbyramon _______________ #Sunscreen #CosmeticChemistry #CosmeticScience *some of the product links and codes above are affiliate links where I earn a (very, very) small commission or credit when you use the links or codes provided. Nothing is sponsored, but I'm a small creator and this is one way for me to be able to monetize my content. If you're not comfortable doing so, that's ok! You can look for the products yourself; the retailers I provide are my preferred for each product. xoxo