817: Are You Actually Protected? Sunscreen Truths Explained
Beauty Bytes with Dr. Kay: Secrets of a Plastic Surgeon™
Kay Durairaj, MD, FACS @beautybydrkay
4.9 • 608 Ratings
🗓️ 29 March 2026
⏱️ 11 minutes
🧾️ Download transcript
Summary
In this episode of Beauty Bytes with Dr. Kay, we revisit sunscreen truths and the most common misconceptions that may be leaving your skin vulnerable to damage.
With up to 90% of visible aging linked to sun exposure, Dr. Kay breaks down why daily sunscreen is essential for maintaining youthful, healthy skin. Learn the difference between UVA and UVB rays, why broad-spectrum protection matters, and how improper SPF use can create a false sense of security.
We also explore key topics including sunscreen efficacy, Vitamin D concerns, layering SPF with makeup, and the differences between mineral and chemical sunscreens—so you can make informed decisions about what you’re putting on your skin.
Whether you’re indoors, outdoors, or somewhere in between, this episode delivers expert guidance on how to properly protect your skin year-round.
Transcript
Click on a timestamp to play from that location
| 0:00.0 | Well, hello, hello, guys. You're listening to Beauty Bites with Dr. Kay, Secrets of a Plastic Surgeon. |
| 0:18.4 | It's getting warm outside. Let's talk about my sunscreen secrets. So what are |
| 0:24.4 | the top reasons you should use sunscreen? And what are the secrets about sunscreen? And the myths. |
| 0:31.7 | The myths, too. Let's break down those myths. So I think the one of the most important things you can do to |
| 0:37.4 | prevent aging changes of your |
| 0:39.0 | face is to use a great sunscreen and use it every day like it's your religion. Whether it's a |
| 0:44.7 | cloudy day, a foggy day, overcast day, whether you're going to be indoors, whether or not you think |
| 0:50.8 | you need it, you should use sunscreen. F fully 90% of our aging changes occur from the |
| 0:57.6 | sun and the damage that it caused 90% of aging that's right i'll say it again 90% of your aging |
| 1:04.2 | comes from the sun and the sun gives you modeling dispigmentation it kind of ruins your skin texture, it breaks down your collagen |
| 1:12.8 | so fast. So although I love to bathe in the sun, I am always going to protect the good real |
| 1:18.5 | estate of my face with a premium sunscreen. And then I'm going to use a good sunscreen on my |
| 1:24.0 | extremities. I'm going to let my vitamin D absorption occur in areas like my back or the legs |
| 1:30.4 | or something where I'm not quite so concerned about maintaining and preserving appearance, beauty, |
| 1:35.5 | and structure and function of the skin. Modern sunscreens are highly developed and they provide |
| 1:41.6 | more protection than ever before, but only if you put them on. |
| 1:46.3 | And understand that you really have to know what's going on with ultraviolet light. |
| 1:52.2 | There are two forms of ultraviolet light that infect the skin after exposure. |
| 1:56.6 | There's UVA and UVV. |
| 1:59.1 | UVA light has a longer wavelength that penetrates into their thickest layers of skin called |
| 2:04.7 | the dermis. |
| 2:05.7 | And when you don't protect yourself from UVA, you can get problems of skin aging, wrinkles, |
... |
Please login to see the full transcript.
Disclaimer: The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Kay Durairaj, MD, FACS @beautybydrkay, and are the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Tapesearch.
Generated transcripts are the property of Kay Durairaj, MD, FACS @beautybydrkay and are distributed freely under the Fair Use doctrine. Transcripts generated by Tapesearch are not guaranteed to be accurate.
Copyright © Tapesearch 2026.