Dermatologist criticizes Nara Smith, wife of TikTok, over DIY sunscreen and issues warning about making products in the kitchen

NARA Smith’s viral DIY sunscreen was criticized by a dermatologist who criticized the TikToker’s video.

Elizabeth Bahar Houshmand MD issued a serious health warning about kitchen-made products and explained what kinds of dangers can arise from the influencer’s method.

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Smith, the model turned social media star and so-called trad wife, has gained 8.8 million followers for her from-scratch cooking videos filmed in designer clothes.

A recent video sparked controversy and confusion when she appeared to show her husband, model Lucky Blue Smith, making an apparent sunscreen from scratch.

She recorded her husband melting and mixing various oils, butters and zinc oxide powder.

Houshmand warned against this method and any other homemade sunscreen after his work with skin cancer and other skin problems.

“I would do things like a food recipe, but not something that could have potential negative effects on your health, like sun exposure and skin cancer,” she exclusively told The US Sun.

“I don’t think a DYI sunscreen is a good idea and I wouldn’t recommend it,” she added.

The dermatologist explained why this product wouldn’t work like a store-bought sunscreen.

“This homemade product is basically an emollient,” she said.

“This DIY sunscreen will not help with burns, skin cancer, photodamage, or any of the risks that come with unprotected sun exposure.”

“If you watched this video for fun, that’s fine, but I wouldn’t take it for granted that this isn’t a medical professional,” she added.

Dr. Houshmand explained that all sun protection products sold in the US are tested and regulated by the FDA.

The dermatologist said that a specific danger of homemade sunscreen was the lack of product evaluation.

“A sunscreen’s SPF number and amount of UVA protection are determined by testing, without testing, homemade sunscreen may not be effective at sun protection and may even cause sunburn,” she said.

The dermatologist explained that many products could provide some SPF coverage to the skin, but emphasized that the protection from a product like Smith’s would be unknown.

Houshmand also warned people about the dangers of using “natural” products for sun protection.

She explained that no natural active ingredients have been approved by the FDA for use in sun-protective skin care.

“The active ingredients in most sunscreens are zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. They are made synthetically,” said the doctor.

“For now, it is illegal to use extracted versions of zinc and titanium dioxide as they are contaminated with dangerous levels of heavy metals.”

The dermatologist also advised people on how best to use social media as a way to get accurate health advice while avoiding misinformation.

“I love following other dermatologists and influencers,” she said.

“I do not recommend following non-medical professionals for medical advice.”

SAY-WHY

Smith, 22, became famous on TikTok for her seemingly unique lifestyle.

Some people labeled Smith a “traditional wife,” the so-called movement of influencers who showcased more traditional marriage roles and household chores.

The mother has already been criticized by viewers who claimed she did not have a job.

Smith responded to those people and shared what her cooking videos meant to her, The US Sun previously reported.

She emphasized that she was a working mother but always enjoyed cooking for her loved ones.

“I didn’t know that finding joy and cooking for my husband and kids would automatically mean I would just slave in the kitchen, have no job and have a whole production team making it happen,” she said. on a video.

“To be clear, none of this is true.”