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5 skin health myths to stop believing now | Body Stuff with Dr. Jen Gunter

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. Think you know how your body works? Think again! Dr. Jen Gunter is…

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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.

Think you know how your body works? Think again! Dr. Jen Gunter is here to shake up everything you thought you knew — from how much water you need to drink to how often you need to poop and everything in between. This TED original series will tell you the truth about what’s *really* going on inside you. (Made possible with the support of Oura)

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74 Comments

  1. Larry

    June 24, 2021 at 6:44 pm

    This speaker is great. Really clearly presented.

  2. Virtual Feats

    June 24, 2021 at 6:56 pm

    We don’t get sun in Ireland – but really good points! Sending love from Ireland 🇮🇪

  3. Shoaib Raza

    June 24, 2021 at 6:57 pm

    Any permanent solution to dark circles???

  4. Tomás Gomes

    June 24, 2021 at 7:34 pm

    4:16 is this necessary in a video like this?
    You don’t have to talk about racism in every video, TED…

  5. Odile C.A.

    June 24, 2021 at 7:41 pm

    Sorry to contradict but, I’m 54 and every single time that I eat chocolate, I find awful spots on my skin a couple of days after. Lobby of chocolate manufacturers, like sugar and industrial food are behind the so said studies. And it has been like this since I was a teenager. We know our body better than anyone else.

  6. Fred Gotpub

    June 24, 2021 at 7:42 pm

    It looks like the channel SciShow and I’m fine with that.

  7. Denise Gandara

    June 24, 2021 at 7:53 pm

    Thanks!

  8. Zetaku

    June 24, 2021 at 8:00 pm

    How do we deal with Vitamin D absorbtion if sunscreen blocks UVB?

  9. CriticalThinker

    June 24, 2021 at 8:04 pm

    3:40 It’s always *RACISM* now isn’t it? Couldn’t it just be due to negligence, erroneous medical practices, and myths spread by everyday people including black people and not racist medical profs or practices? And yeah probably some training practices are due to ethnic divides, perhaps not as focused on dark skin. And what percentage of derm patients are black? That seems like an important thing to factor when making claims of racism. When you say things like “the way racism permeates medicine” in such absolute terms it sends a really negative message, especially to black people! Nobody is stopping black people from studying dermatology. Most doctors across the board in America are white, followed by Asians. Blaming everything on racism is just lazy.

    👎

    • Andy Bissen

      June 24, 2021 at 8:51 pm

      Hospitals and doctors will soon be sued for hate crimes due to medical conditions being missed until the problem is too far along to be effectively treated. “All Doctors Are Bad” chants coming soon to a protest near you!

    • CriticalThinker

      June 24, 2021 at 9:11 pm

      @Andy Bissen I hadn’t even thought about that, but I think you’re probably right. Maybe this is what she meant when she said “the way racism permeates medicine.” That is, the way race-hustlers are permeating every other facet of our society.

  10. zawsrdtygbhjimokpl

    June 24, 2021 at 8:08 pm

    keep an eye on any moles
    me with many moles cuz of genetics: well screw me

  11. Soontaek Lee

    June 24, 2021 at 8:23 pm

    Download more skin.

  12. Bunny Flop

    June 24, 2021 at 8:24 pm

    I am sorry, not related to the topic but her hair IS GORGEOUS

  13. Twizzler

    June 24, 2021 at 9:00 pm

    I’m loving her series! More More!

  14. noop yeep

    June 24, 2021 at 9:03 pm

    Omg i love it thank u ❤

  15. AgnaktoreX

    June 24, 2021 at 9:13 pm

    Is this the mother of the animalogic woman? Hahahaha

  16. Invox

    June 24, 2021 at 9:21 pm

    3:30 Ok… you just lost me.

  17. Michelle Nguyen

    June 24, 2021 at 9:23 pm

    I just really like this video! I thinks he bring up many great points for people who just started with skincare and it does explain quite a few important points, like everybody needed sunscreen.

  18. StaringanimE1

    June 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm

    💜💙

  19. ailingfanatic

    June 24, 2021 at 11:15 pm

    I just don’t get how we can possibly need to wear sunscreen every single time we go outside for extended periods of time?? How have we survived living under the sun all these years if that’s the case? I get it if you’re pasty living somewhere really hot like Australia but otherwise I don’t quite understand. Idk if anyone has a link to something that addresses this? I would love to see it if so.

  20. Lisa Love Ministries

    June 24, 2021 at 11:20 pm

    Proverbs 4:23 💝
    “Guard your heart with all diligence, for from it flow springs of life.”

  21. Michael Baker

    June 24, 2021 at 11:27 pm

    I did not know any of that!

  22. Carlos Vigil

    June 24, 2021 at 11:57 pm

    “Pretty trash”

  23. hyperdart200

    June 25, 2021 at 12:33 am

    Sunscreen is great and all, but a major concern I have is with Vitamin D absorption. There is an inhibition of Vit D absorption when sunscreen is used. Where to find the balance?

  24. Matt Cooper

    June 25, 2021 at 12:54 am

    Dr. Gunter is RAD!

  25. Darko Nikolić

    June 25, 2021 at 1:10 am

    I noticed that usually people who have serious issues with acne are people who consume a lot of oils, fat, dairy and fried foods.
    You won’t find many vegans who have such issues.

  26. pinaky das

    June 26, 2021 at 5:02 pm

    Some myths busted truly..

  27. herauthon four

    June 26, 2021 at 9:24 pm

    i think i had a discussion with Hans…
    Hans won the argument..

  28. Read my ABOUT section PLEASE

    June 26, 2021 at 9:48 pm

    Sorry, I just *really need help now more than ever. 🙏 Got a spare $1? No opportunities outside due to constant lockdowns in our country.* 😷 Been trying to save for a laptop (homejob), but now need help for me to put food on the table. I’m not a bad person, just a desperate breadwinner. Lost a lot since 2020. 😢

    *Prayers and well-wishes are also very much appreciated. 😇*

    Off-topic, I know… I hope you understand the desperation.  I know some people need more help than me and my family but I do hope that does not invalidate my cry for help. 😢💔

    Things are getting worse here. *We don’t have stimulus checks or anything like USA.* So I’m just really doing whatever I can to put food on the table. We may not be killed by the virus but the situation is surely slowly killing us. 💔 

    *Peace be with you. GOD bless you always. 🙏*

    *To anyone who’s struggling, let’s hold on tight. All will soon be well. ❤*

  29. MissLilyFae

    June 27, 2021 at 1:12 am

    Unexpected acknowledgement of racism – always nice when that perspective is actually included

  30. Sunit Sahoo

    June 27, 2021 at 1:31 am

    She has this amazing charisma which makes the video so much fun, engaging, and worth watching. ❤️

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    June 27, 2021 at 4:50 am

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  32. ThunderDragon

    June 27, 2021 at 5:48 am

    I was eating chocolate with some guilt, now

  33. Wiccan

    June 27, 2021 at 8:42 am

    Can I ask people here what’s the best sunscreen in the market for people with sensitive skin like mine? I need something not cheap, but not that expensive as well. Thank you!

  34. Veo 16

    June 27, 2021 at 10:40 am

    I do see an increase in pimples after eating chocolates.

    Even if there’s no research supporting this, it’s true for me.

    • Umut RÜZGAR

      June 27, 2021 at 4:15 pm

      Interesting. I only observed an increase after cow milk or tomatoes

  35. Jim Jar

    June 27, 2021 at 1:16 pm

    Myth number one;
    People of color don’t trust doctors , and well, raciest. Everyone is racist . This lady is an
    A-hole
    Myth number two ; Ted talks are about science not pushing the racist google agenda.
    Group people together like white dermatologist and black people don’t trust doctors is racism
    Get real clown lady
    Division is their goal people
    This IS what racism is folks…..don’t be fooled.
    treat each other as the individuals they are and don’t judge
    Real science is just a quest for truth and truth is not racist .

  36. Chu-Hao YEN

    June 27, 2021 at 1:34 pm

    Lake Havasu, AZ USA 6/28 to 7/02/2021. RIGHT now 6/27/2021 around 6:19AM PST

  37. Pawol Z

    June 27, 2021 at 2:00 pm

    Having sunscreen every day… Won’t it cause vitamin D defiance the?
    What about aliuminium in sunscreens? I headed that it’s extremely toxic to our system

    • Umut RÜZGAR

      June 27, 2021 at 4:30 pm

      For second question: Chemistry is complex. When one atom or molecule combines with another, their properties drastically change, essantially transformes into another material. An obvious example: Oxygen is oxidizer(feeds fire) and hydrogen is flammable (one source, energy of the flame) BUT 2 hydrogen and 1 oxygen containing H2O is literally the water, which is nothing like its precursors, even extinguish the fire.

      In many products, aliuminium is not found in its metalic, pure form but rather as molecular form with other elements, in the format of aliuminium bla bla.

      To sum, if you are curious whether or not something is toxic, you may better search the whole molecule, not its one part

  38. Ronney Rendon

    June 27, 2021 at 6:40 pm

    Wait! How did YouTube know I had a sunburn?! And ALL coz I didn’t listen to a friend who said: if ur going to the lake throw on plenty of sunscreen!

  39. Schmerz Meister

    June 27, 2021 at 6:52 pm

    Woke bs

  40. Mobus Seven

    June 27, 2021 at 9:07 pm

    Did she say medicine is racist?

  41. Binali

    June 28, 2021 at 12:14 am

    We’ve been living in the sun for hundreds of thousands of years and we are adapted and adaptable to it. I’d say the opposite, putting too much sunscreen, blocking the sun and not getting enough exposure is the unhealthy thing to do. Never put on sunscreen (or any skin products for this matter) and I live in a culture which is located in a very sunny place (google Saudi Arabia) and sunscreen doesn’t exist here and I never heard of someone having skin problems because of the sun. I live in the sun everyday and I work for years now, yes my skin gets darker and yes that’s all the protection I need. This lady may never heard about Africa or the Middle East, or history.
    She has good intentions, I know, she’s maybe put scientific studies as the ultimate authority on truth (Like many scientists these days do) and not as merely a device.

  42. warbync

    June 28, 2021 at 3:41 am

    Im sorry WHHAAAT ? What your dermatologist recommends ? You fucking kidding me ? The BIG PHARMA industry !!!
    In the previous point you talk about distrust in doctors now we should trust me . F’ that !!!

  43. BooBaddyBig

    June 28, 2021 at 4:53 am

    The chocolate experiment was originally funded by a confectionery company, and included only cocoa powder. This result has been taken by dermatologists who stated for DECADES that “There is no evidence that acne is caused by diet.” even though they only tested cocoa powder. This was trash science. Things have improved a bit. For myself I found that my acne greatly improved when I changed my diet.

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    June 28, 2021 at 11:38 am

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  45. Kirubhas Shankar

    June 28, 2021 at 12:30 pm

    I didn’t know that Leslie Winkle was a dermatologist

  46. Ali Hassen A A Almulla

    June 28, 2021 at 5:05 pm

    3:40 shallow race-baiting right there.

  47. Monica Ragle

    June 28, 2021 at 5:20 pm

    I was loving the content until racism snuck it’s way in.

    • Sylvia

      June 29, 2021 at 8:20 pm

      You mean the racism by white doctors/researchers she mentioned or?

    • Andii Neushul

      June 30, 2021 at 12:57 pm

      I’m sorry if hearing about poc getting misdiagnosed negatively affected you 🙁

  48. Jeremiah Mitchell

    June 28, 2021 at 5:37 pm

    Content interesting, however, getting tired of white entitled women trying to pretend like they are experts on racism. They are simply shouting from the shoulders of giants from the Civil rights movement and beyond. Would love to see someone use abstract thought to show actual courage on a less mainstream subject.

  49. Lavender Ladi

    June 28, 2021 at 7:14 pm

    That validation for POC brought tears to my eyes. Thank you.

  50. Rafa C J

    June 29, 2021 at 1:54 am

    Sun is good for skin, it kills bacteria, virus and helps to detoxify. Sun cancer as cause is OVERRATED. Sun cream and in general, these stupid full of toxics and chemicals ARE NO WAY GOOD FOR SKIN. Not to mention most of “hygiene” stuff. You only use sun cream when it is essential. Stop brainwashing.

  51. Dane Cunningham

    June 29, 2021 at 3:20 am

    Racism in medicine. lol

  52. EricLehner

    June 29, 2021 at 3:28 am

    Lost your credibility when you wandered into the “racism” boogeyman. Shame on you.

  53. Blaineworld

    June 29, 2021 at 5:42 am

    I don’t like how sunscreen feels but also cancer is bad. Guess I’ll just continue never going outside.

  54. Dan Van Muizenberg

    June 29, 2021 at 6:43 am

    The first thing that people see would usually be clothes, unless I’m on a frenzied bath salts bender

  55. Nguyễn Khánh Phi

    June 29, 2021 at 9:36 am

    chocolate is okay but don’t overeat it, as it increases heat in the body which causes pimples. It’s common sense so…

  56. Zett76

    June 29, 2021 at 4:13 pm

    MILK chocolate is promoting acne. Milk is. After I stopped consuming dairy, my skin cleared up in weeks, and I never had any problems agains.
    I was well into my 30s, at that point.

  57. Tiel Noembreux

    June 29, 2021 at 10:36 pm

    Dr Jen showed how woke she is at Myth #3 when she put systematic racism in the medical field on blast 😮

    • Joseph M.

      June 30, 2021 at 6:38 pm

      As she should 😌

  58. Vampire Druglord

    June 30, 2021 at 12:36 am

    _people say I eat too many chocolate bars_

  59. iam tenrose

    June 30, 2021 at 3:23 am

    When I said that US dermatologists aren’t trained enough to diagnose POC’s skin diseases in a medschool discord group, I was bullied. I am Indian and we have all shades of color and our text books reflect that!

  60. Emal Ali

    June 30, 2021 at 3:54 am

    Uhh i didn’t learn anything I didn’t already know. But nice try. She was reading from a teleprompter you can tell by her glances. Nice try “Dr. Gunter”. SMH

  61. Angela Cao

    June 30, 2021 at 4:48 am

    Idiot. Did this women really just claim racism

  62. Duke Pande

    June 30, 2021 at 11:57 am

    And she’s back! Thank you TED, and wish to see her more!

  63. Atrbulldog

    June 30, 2021 at 4:26 pm

    So you sunscreen does negatively effect tanning

  64. Jenn Gem

    June 30, 2021 at 4:43 pm

    I love the transparency

  65. Michael McVey

    June 30, 2021 at 7:28 pm

    Just casually accusing all western health services of institutional racism there. Appalling.

  66. Chari Zard

    June 30, 2021 at 8:59 pm

    #5 with the chocolate thing… Yeah, refined sugars cause inflammation. Sooooo, yeah, maybe not specifically chocolate, but if you already have acne – inflammation and bacteria – then sugars IN THE CHOCOLATE will make it worse

  67. Dangalila Pamela

    June 30, 2021 at 11:52 pm

    How do u explain the fact that every time I eat chocolate I get a pimple?

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