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parasootamol

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I saw this tweet by Dr. Erin and I thought I should share it to you guys. We share the same sentiment regarding sunscreens, especially with #2. I personally don't reapply when I'm just indoors all day. I just make sure to apply it evenly after bath and there you go. I also don't use the 2 finger method when applying one 'cos I find it extremely heavy even when I'm using the lightest in my sunscreen collection. What are your thoughts? What are the rules you bend when using sunscreens? I wanna hear your opinions on this one since sunscreens are getting more recognition these days. Btw Dr. Erin is a PDS-Certified Dermatologist here in the Philippines. You can find her at IG and on twitter: @thenerdyderma
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izmelexxie

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Totally agree with you πŸ’― I don't reapply sunscreen since most of the time I'm just in my room πŸ˜… But I still do apply sunscreen even indoors with not much sun exposure.. just making it a habit 😊
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Yes it's been a habit! Even when it's rainy or cloudy, I still apply my sunscreen πŸ˜„
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I actually agree with her! I don’t apply sunscreen at all when I’m at home, my windows have UVA and UVB filters which make my life a lot easier. But I do apply sunscreen as recommended when I’m leaving the house, and I reapply properly too. Thank you for sharing this with us! πŸ’—
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I should get UVA filters on my windows too! Did yours come with it or did you have to install it?
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skinbysandy

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thanks for sharing! i’m one of those people that wears it inside and reapplies religiously πŸ˜‚ only because I have very stubborn PIH on my face and I absolutely refuse to make it worse, it takes so long to fade!
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parasootamol

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Every person has their preferences πŸ˜„ good for you for reapplying consistently!
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I am on team Dr Erin regarding sunscreen. I apply once and only reapply if I got really sweaty or I am wiping my face off. I go to work before the sun rises and return after the sun sets. No sunscreen for me UVA scatters so much indoors that I don’t worry about it. I also need just a little bit because it reduces blood pressure. But then I have a wonderful sunscreen that I would wear without any hesitation. So I apply some even though I won’t get the max SPF 50, I am still happy with the Spf 25 amount that I have on. This is because sunscreen is quantitative, you need enough to reach the SPF value.
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parasootamol

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I absolutely agree with you. When you go out at 7am, uv index is hardly 1 or none at all. This won't do damage to your skin unless you are exposed to it for a long time. I only reapply when I sweat too much also, because I tend to pat my face with handkerchief (which could disrupt my spf).
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I follow 2 no. I usually don't need to apply sunscreen when I am in my room cz my room's location is in middle of the house so no sun light or anything. πŸ’–
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There's really no need to reapply esp. if you don't see much sunlight from your room. Once application is enough
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