Blog with Dr. IrwinTag >> Skin health How much sunscreen for the face is enough?Posted in Sunscreens, Skin health, Skin Care Products, 2011 on Oct 24, 2011 | Permalink There is a dermatologist who appears on youtube that has explained that when using a physical only (non-carbon sunscreen) only a pea-sized amount is required for the face (not including neck). He says and demonstrates that this pea-sized amount needs to be dotted all over the face then spread and blended. I had never heard this before and am wondering do you agree?
Not really. If you live in the north, spend all day indoors, and don't spend much time in your car (remember UVA comes through glass), then that might be enough. Otherwise, I would... more
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