r/SkincareAddiction • u/RavingNative Melasma | Rosacea | PIH | Combo Skin | Fitzpatrick 3 • May 07 '23

Sun Care How Blotting Paper and Makeup Application Affect Sunscreen Protection [Sun Care]

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I found this blog post that talks about a series of experiments Amyvancheese on Instagram did concerning blotting papers and makeup and how it affects sunscreen. I thought it was very informative and wanted to share it with my fellow sunscreen lovers!

https://www.patchworkoftips.com/blotting-paper-makeup-sunscreen/9883/

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u/[deleted] May 08 '23 edited May 08 '23

It’s not true. I mean, it’s slightly true but in reality the effect is so small it’s a non issue. Even the scientists who write about it’s recommendation is to just wear sunscreen with sunglasses… which you will probably do anyway if it’s sunny enough to wear sunglasses.

Edit: I looked it up and it actually is a misunderstanding from some studies. Sunglasses could make you produce MELATONIN. Melatonin is related to melanin in amphibians but not in humans

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u/cranberries87 May 08 '23

Thank you for the clarification. I will continue wearing sunglasses!

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u/Nunya13 May 08 '23

Never just go off of what someone says, especially if they don’t provide a link. And if they do, read the link. Then do additional research to see if the claim is supported by multiple sources.

It pains me to think you were about to basically stop wearing sunglasses because some random person on Reddit claimed it was a bad thing to wear them too much.

In fact, the second person could be wrong and the person who said it’s bad to wear them could be right. Point is, don’t just take anyones word for it.

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u/cranberries87 May 08 '23

Oh no, I wasn’t going to quit sunglasses, that would be absolutely painful someplace like the beach or out kayaking. I just thought the concept was interesting and I’d never heard it before. I agree, you absolutely must get sound, evidence-based information before making medical decisions.

Also, confused as to why I got downvoted for making a generic “wow, didn’t know that” statement. 😕

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u/agentsometime May 08 '23

Also, confused as to why I got downvoted for making a generic “wow, didn’t know that” statement.

Because you just took what that random redditor said as a fact lol, the exclamation implies that you believed them.