Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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LOOKFANTASTIC is on a mission to promote skin health over skin perfection and joining us on this journey is Dr. Alexis Granite, a world-renowned expert in medical and aesthetic dermatology.

In this episode, Dr. Alexis Granite and Dani Nicholls are here to set the record straight on SPF, explain why wearing SPF every day is non-negotiable, no matter the weather or your skin tone, and break down some of the biggest myths surrounding sunscreen.

Learn how to protect your skin and avoid the common mistakes that could be damaging it in the long run.

Two fingers for sun protection, two fingers to sun damage.
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00:00 Intro
01:39 SPF & Dark Skin Tones
03:16 What is UV Light?
03:38 The Difference Between UVA and UVB
05:30 SPF Numbers
06:40 Shopping for SPF
08:03 SPF Skincare Routine
08:16 How Much SPF To Apply
08:47 The Truth About SPF Layering
10:26 Chemical vs Mineral Sunscreen
12:18 Melasma Sunscreen
15:03 Prickly Heat
16:22 The Importance of SPF
20:36 Affordable vs High-End Sunscreen
22:07 SPF Survey

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