Purito SPF Controversy: Dermatologist’s Initial Reaction and Explanation of SPF Significance

Several weeks ago, I released a positive review on the wildly popular Korean Beauty product: Purito Centella Unscented SPF 50+ PA++++ in the “Dr. Sugai Reviews...” series. I mentioned that there were only two chemical UV filters Uvinul A and T- both of which are not available in the US and not approved by our FDA. Apparently the percentages of both were relatively low as well. Two days ago, INCIDecoder released their test findings with a Polish lab(in vitro and in vivo) and a German lab (in vivo only) and found that this particular sunscreen only has a mean SPF of 19! Following the release of these reports, many of you have tagged me asking for my thoughts on this controversy. Purito has only released a public statement on their Instagram. Here are my thoughts on how to address SPF (sun protection factor) testing and answer the question, “Does an SPF19 make that much of a difference vs SPF 30 and above?” Thank you for supporting the channel and the Lilysilk giveaway ends this Wednesday Dec 9th! Please check out the video to enter!    • Dr. Sugai’s Holiday Giveaway with Lilysilk!!   #purito #puritosunscreen #sunscreenreview #spf #kbeauty #koreanbeauty #skincancerawareness Please check out my Amazon storefront for categorized skin care products that I recommend: https://www.amazon.com/shop/danielsug... Please follow me on Instagram for more skin care tips and education:   / danielsugaimd   and on TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/J1AE5Fw/ Please check out my other skin care videos: Quick Fire Tips for Dry Skin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-X7k... Tips for Dry Hands https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5gJN... A Day in the Life of a Seattle Dermatologist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLo3W... Don't Break the Bank on Skin Care Products: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZO_P... Melanoma Awareness: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vbpey... My Nightly Skin care Routine and What I think of Celeb Skin Care Nighttime Routines: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkA1D... How I treat Acne https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_MdL... Acne Causes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajhbW... Serums Vs Moisturizers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2m-nu... Retinoids https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hu2UZ... Sunscreen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=984kA... The Moisturizers I Can't Live Without https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bjcI... Shaving 101 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U08KU... Pandemic Skin Care Emergencies! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8c7sj... Can Mask Use Cause Acne? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5cFt... Newborn Skin Care https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PxqjZ... Prepare for your Botox Visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgR0d... Dr. Sugai Reviews: Supergoop! Matte Screen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmSzi... Supergoop! Invisible Setting Powder SPF: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3RFe... EltaMD UV Clear SPF 46 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRwKP... Walmart's Equate Beauty Moisturizer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COa-R... PhoneCare UVC Sterilizer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6oIQB... Dr. Sugai Compares: Cetaphil vs Equate Moisturizing Creams https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Hj-I... No Copyright Music: Song: Erik Lund - Summertime (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music promoted by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link:    • Видео   Disclaimer: This video is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment with your healthcare professional. This is for medical educational purposes only. I am not sponsored by any of the companies mentioned in this video. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Dr. Daniel Sugai Board Certified Dermatologist