Name: 5 skin health myths to stop believing now
Uploaded: 2021-06-24T14:58:08Z
Duration: 5 min 49 s
Description: Your skin is your body's largest organ ... but it might be the most misunderstood, says Dr. Jen Gunter. From sunscreen to cancer and even chocolate, she tackles five misleading myths about skin and shares what you can do to protect it. Want to hear more from Dr. Gunter? Check out her podcast Body Stuff, from the TED Audio Collective.

Your skin is your body's largest organ ... but it might be the most misunderstood, says Dr. Jen Gunter. From sunscreen to cancer and even chocolate, she tackles five misleading myths about skin and shares what you can do to protect it. Want to hear more from Dr. Gunter? Check out her podcast Body Stuff, from the TED Audio Collective.

Jen Gunter: 5 skin health myths to stop believing now

5 skin health myths to stop believing now

Healthy skin is not flawless skin; it's an organ complex in function, not just appearance, vital for our overall health.

Sunscreen is essential even on cloudy days; UV damage accumulates over time, leading to aging, sunburn, and potential cancer.

Pore size is genetic; products claiming to shrink them offer false hope. Focus instead on noncomedogenic products for skin health.