Your Summer Sunscreen Refresher
6/9/202615 min
Summer is upon us, which means sunscreen should be, too. Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains the difference between mineral and chemical formulas, and how well they protect the body’s largest organ. Plus more tips for correct application, and other ways to stay sun-safe this season.
This episode was produced by Andrea Kane and Madeleine Thompson.
Medical Writer: Andrea Kane
Showrunner: Dan Bloom
Technical Director: Dan Dzula
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First 90 secondsSanjay Gupta· Host0:00
[music] Hey there. Welcome to Paging Dr. Gupta. This is the show, of course, where I get to answer your health questions. You know, Memorial Day is now in the rear view mirror, and the official start of summer is shimmering just ahead. So no doubt plenty of us are gonna be spending more time in the sun, and that means it's a good time to turn our attention to summer health concerns, and you have a lot of questions about this. So Jennifer, what do we have first?
Jennifer Lai· Host0:28
All right, Sanjay. Up first, we have a couple of questions about sunscreens, namely whether mineral sunscreens are better than chemical sunscreens and whether certain ingredients should be avoided. What do you think?
Sanjay Gupta· Host0:41
I have a lot of thoughts on this, Jennifer. People are going to be spending more time outdoors, hikes, bike trips, festivals, backyard barbecues, pool parties, the beach. Preventing sunburn, taking care of your skin, obviously a great idea, an important idea for now and for your future. So I'll tell you what you need to consider when buying sunscreen after this short break.
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