Discover the science behind effective sun protection in this evidence-based webinar designed for community pharmacists. Learn how different wavelengths of sunlight impact the skin, explore the mechanisms and differences of modern photoprotection formulations, and gain practical guidance for tailoring sun safety advise to individual skin types and clinical concerns. Participants will leave equipped with strategies for counseling clients, promoting daily sun-smart behaviours and supporting holistic skin health.
Learning Objectives
After attending the webinar, pharmacists will be better able to:
- Summarize the solar spectrum (UVB, UVA, visible light, and infrared radiation) and its biological effects on the skin, including DNA damage, oxidative stress, and the degradation of collagen and elastin.
- Explain mechanisms of modern photoprotection formulations, including differences between organic and mineral UV filters and addressing long-UVA protection and photostability.
- Apply photoprotection principles based on skin phototype, specific clinical skin concerns, and proper application techniques.
- Equip pharmacists with best practices for daily sun safety, effective client counseling, and promotion of holistic sun-smart behaviors.
Date and Time
March 10, 2026 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (Pacific)
Delivery
Virtual -- Zoom
Accreditation Information
This program is non-accredited. Total learning hours is estimated at 1.0 hours. Participants will receive a letter of participation after completing the survey at the end of the webinar. This learning program received financial support from Vichy Laboratoires (owned by L’Oreal). This event will be moderated by a member of our Pharmacy Practice Support team at the BC Pharmacy Association.
About the Speaker: William Matthew Yee Sui Chun
William Matthew is a pharmacist based in Montreal, Canada, and has been practicing since 2013. His career spans community practice, hospital pharmacy, medical affairs, and, since 2021, the dermatological skincare industry. Committed to advancing the role of pharmacists in patient care, he has served as a preceptor for pharmacy students from institutions such as Université Laval, Université de Montréal, Université Paris‑Sud, the University of Waterloo, and the University of British Columbia since 2014. He has presented at PharmacyU and various university conferences on topics ranging from the management of specific skin conditions, such as seborrheic dermatitis, to broader therapeutic areas including wound healing, atopic dermatitis, and acne management in community pharmacy. By demystifying available treatment options for dermatological conditions, he aims to position pharmacists as accessible, go‑to resources for common skin concerns.
Registration Information
A BCPhA account is required to register for this event. If you do not have a login account or if you are unsure if you have a login, please fill out the Account Creation Form and a member of the BCPhA team will contact you. Accounts can be created free of charge with valid College registration.
Registration closes an hour prior to the start of the webinar, at 5:00 PM. On the day of the webinar, you will receive a link to the webinar by email. The email will come from noreply@zoom.us and could be in your junk folder.
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