Can Black People Also Get Sunburn

Can Black People Also Get Sunburn

Do Black people ever get sunburned? Yes is the gist of the answer. A sunburn, skin damage, hyperpigmentation, or even skin cancer can still occur even though Black and dark-skinned persons are less sensitive to the sun. But before you make a lifelong commitment to avoid the sun, we’ve asked leading doctors to help dispel … Read more

Should Dark Skin People Wear Sunscreen?

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The frequent notion that people of colour don’t need to apply sunscreen stems from the fact that high levels of melanin provide some level of sun protection due to its propensity to absorb light (SPF). This SPF is insufficient to provide proper sun protection, which is why people of all shades of hue should continue … Read more