How Australians can purchase special DOTS that change colour when you need to reapply your sunscreen on a warm day
- Dr Dustin Portela shared the perfect solution for guaranteed sun protection
- SPOTMYUV is a clinically proven UV detection sticker that changes colour
- The spot turns purple when exposed to harmful UV rays and acts as a reminder
- Skin-mimicking technology provides a clear view of sun protection in real time
Renowned dermatologist Dr Dustin Portela has shared the perfect solution for Australians who forget to reapply their sunscreen.
SPOTMYUV is the world’s first clinically proven UV detection sticker that provides wearers with a personalised reminder of when to reapply sunscreen, and is available for purchase from just $29 on Amazon.
The spots have skin-mimicking technology that interact with sunscreen and gives you a clear view of sun protection in real time.
SPOTMYUV is the world’s first clinically proven and dermatologically tested UV detection sticker that provides wearers with a personalised reminder of when to reapply sunscreen, and is available for purchase from just $29
Renowned dermatologist Dr Dustin Portela has shared the perfect solution for people who forget to reapply their sunscreen
‘This is a dot that’s responsive to ultraviolet light,’ the doctor explained.
Each time you cover the sticker with sunscreen, the spot will turn clear from its original purple, showing you that you’re protected from the sun’s harmful UV rays.
When your sunscreen wears off, the spot turns purple again to remind you that it’s time to reapply.
‘This is an excellent reminder if you tend to forget about reapplication,’ he continued.
The spot works the same with spray, lotion, roll-on, stick, and gel sunscreens. It is recommended that the spot be applied on an area that’s exposed to the sun – most commonly the upper arm if it isn’t covered by clothing.
Each time you cover the sticker with sunscreen, the spot will turn clear from its original purple, showing you that you’re protected from the sun’s harmful UV rays
They are designed to last through multiple sunscreen applications as the colour change is reversible but the adhesive wears off after a full day of use
They are designed to last through multiple sunscreen applications as the colour change is reversible – however the adhesive wears off after a full day of use, so it is best to apply new spots daily.
The spots are recommended on cloudy days as well, as there is still enough ultraviolet light to risk overexposure, sunburn, premature ageing, skin damage and skin cancer.
Customers were wowed by the technology – many of whom were loyal SPOTMYUV customers.
‘I couldn’t recommend this product more,’ wrote one woman. ‘It lasted a whole day of swimming and sweating out in the sun.’
‘Oh my, I absolutely need these! I can never remember how long it’s been since I first applied sunscreen.’
‘My kids spend all day on the beach and burn so quickly,’ wrote a third. ‘This would be perfect for them.’
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