SPF, Blue Light & Sunscreen: What Actually Protects Your Skin? | Dr. Bindu Sthalekar

Can sunscreen protect your skin from blue light? What does SPF actually mean? And should you choose a mineral or chemical sunscreen? ☀️

In this episode of the Sunscreen Must Podcast, Dr. Bindu Sthalekar, Dermatologist, Mumbai, breaks down the science behind sunscreen and explains what you really need to know about SPF, visible light, blue light and everyday sun protection.

In this conversation, discover:

☀️ What SPF actually means
💡 How visible light and blue light may affect your skin
🧴 Mineral vs chemical sunscreen — what's the difference?
🔎 How to choose the right sunscreen
🧪 What does "clinically tested" actually mean?
🌿 Understanding concerns around endocrine-disrupting ingredients
📌 How to apply sunscreen correctly
⚡ Common misconceptions about dermatology

Plus, Dr. Bindu Sthalekar shares the one sunscreen rule everyone should follow and answers rapid-fire questions about skincare and dermatology.

00:00 Intro
01:15 Doctor's Journey
02:22 Daily Skincare Routine
04:25 What Does SPF Mean?
06:49 Blue Light & Skin Effects
07:55 Mineral vs Chemical Sunscreen
09:14 How to Choose Sunscreen
10:52 Endocrine Disruption & Sunscreen
12:20 What Does "Clinically Tested" Mean?
13:20 How to Apply Sunscreen
15:53 The One Sunscreen Rule
16:15 Different Types of Sunscreen
17:33 Rapid Fire with the Doctor
18:13 Common Dermatology Misconceptions
21:55 Final Message

👩‍⚕️ Guest: Dr. Bindu Sthalekar, Dermatologist, Mumbai

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