Sunscreen & Skincare: What Actually Works? | Dr. Sonal Ahuja

How do you choose the right sunscreen? Is chemical sunscreen better than mineral sunscreen? Do children need sunscreen? Should you apply sunscreen indoors? And what exactly should you look for on a sunscreen label?

In this episode of Sunscreen Must Podcast, dermatologist Dr. Sonal Ahuja from Mumbai joins anchor Aditi Govtrikar for a practical conversation about sunscreen, skincare and sun protection.

They discuss skincare routines, skincare influencers, different skin types, sunscreen for children, chemical vs mineral sunscreens, Ayurvedic and herbal sunscreens, sunscreen labels, indoor sunscreen, sunscreen buying tips, hormonal concerns, the two-finger rule and choosing sunscreen for heat, humidity and sweat.

A practical conversation for anyone looking to make smarter, more informed skincare and sunscreen choices.

Guest: Dr. Sonal Ahuja, Dermatologist, Mumbai
Anchor: Aditi Govtrikar

CHAPTERS

00:00 Promo: Why Sunscreen Matters
01:18 Meet Dr. Sonal Ahuja
01:38 Why Dermatology?
02:43 The #1 Thing for Healthy Skin
03:29 When Should Skincare Start?
05:04 Avoiding Skincare Influencers
06:12 Serums & Different Skin Types
07:25 Sunscreen for Children
08:06 Chemical vs Mineral Sunscreen
09:00 Ayurvedic & Herbal Sunscreens
10:17 How to Read a Sunscreen Label
11:28 Sunscreen Indoors
12:46 Sunscreen Buying Checklist
13:43 Sunscreen & Hormonal Concerns
15:30 One Essential Sunscreen Message
16:17 Dermatology Misconceptions
16:27 Two-Finger Rule
17:02 Sunscreen for Heat & Humidity
17:10 Sunscreen for Sweat