SPF for Lips
Lip balms tend to use thicker wax-based ingredients intended to protect the thin skin of the lips while also sealing in moisture to add...
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Erum Ilyas, MD, MBE, FAAD
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Dr. Erum Ilyas
Sep 12, 20235 min read
Hats | Best Sun Hats for UV Protection
To get sun protection from a hat, it has to cover your head and provide shade for the face and scalp. Read more... Topics Do all hats...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Jul 3, 20233 min read
Sunscreen That Won't Stain Clothes
Sunscreens can either stain your clothes or leave a residue behind depending on the type chosen. In general, it can be easier to lift a...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Jun 14, 20232 min read
Best Sunscreen Sprays for 2023
Sunscreen sprays are clearly favored for ease of application. Finding the best one at the store can be like finding a needle in a...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Jun 10, 20234 min read
Reapplying sunscreen | Why does this matter?
The general rule of thumb when it comes to reapplying sunscreen is to reapply every 2 hours, regardless of the SPF listed on the...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Jun 9, 20233 min read
Sunburn during pregnancy
A sunburn on your belly while pregnant does not affect the baby directly, but it can indirectly. Excess sun exposure is linked to...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Jun 8, 20233 min read
Spray Sunscreen | How to choose the right one
Spray sunscreens are popular because of their ease of application. Simply spraying sunscreen on with minimal need to rub it in can...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Jun 8, 20233 min read
Sunscreens for Your Workout
When planning to be active or workout outdoors, think about the intensity of the UV during the time of day you are out, sweating, and...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Jun 8, 20232 min read
Waterproof vs Water-Resistant Sunscreen
Water-resistant sunscreens tend to last in the water, remaining effective for 40 to 80 minutes depending on the label designation. ...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Jun 8, 20233 min read
Best Pregnancy-Safe Sunscreens
Guidance for wearing sunscreen to reduce the risk of skin cancer holds true during pregnancy as well, but there are other reasons to keep...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Jun 8, 20236 min read
Sunburns vs Sun Poisoning vs Heat Stroke
Excess sun exposure is linked to several health risks. The skin plays a significant role in temperature regulation. When the body...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Jun 7, 20238 min read
Shopping for Sunscreen | What People With Eczema-Prone Skin Should Remember When Buying SPF
Here is an ironic fact: some chemical sunscreen ingredients are actually common causes of photoallergic contact dermatitis. This means...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Jun 7, 20234 min read
Hats | Sun protection simplified
To get sun protection from a hat, it has to cover your head and provide shade for the face and scalp. Shading the face alone with a...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Jun 6, 20237 min read
Mixing Skincare Products | How much to use and how to layer...
The question as to how much product to use and how is probably why we all have a drawer or box of barely used products. No one seems to...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Jun 4, 20236 min read
Morning SPF | Sunscreen in your am skincare routine
Aside from protecting our skin from premature aging and skin cancer, choosing the right sunscreen can play a role in reducing the...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Jun 4, 20234 min read
Baby Sun Protection | Sunscreen, hats, clothing
It is important to take measures to protect babies, regardless of skin tone, from sunburn. The pigment in the skin does not offer full...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
May 31, 202311 min read
Sunscreens for your face | Facial SPF
Facial SPF or sunscreen for your face, in general, should be primarily in the morning routine to address UV exposure throughout the day. ...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
May 28, 20233 min read
Peeling skin after a sunburn | Why and how to manage
To understand why the skin peels after a sunburn, first it is important to really understand what a sunburn is to understand why your...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Feb 4, 20238 min read
How to shop for sunscreen
Look at the ingredients - not the price or name brand. Read more... Topics What are your best tips for shopping for sunscreen? Why not...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Jan 31, 20233 min read
Tinted Sunscreen | How to choose the right one
Tinted sunscreens are essentially sunscreen products with a color tint to mask the whitish residue that sunscreens can leave on the skin....
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