![]() These occur or worsen especially at the level of scars or old pimples. While that leaves skin less prone to sunburning, there’s still an interest in protecting itself to fight against premature skin ageing and pigment spots. In a country close to the equator where the sun is particularly strong all year round, dark skin stays tanned thanks to the inevitable exposure. We’re all equal when it comes to sunburns.īlack and dark skin tans just like any other skin colour. If it doesn't necessarily turn red, it may become darker or lighter the same day, then begin to scab and peel throughout the following days. Strong and brutal sunlight on unprotected skin that is not used to it will burn it.Īs with all other skin colours, sunburns on black or dark skin are primarily manifested by a burning sensation, even after it’s no longer exposed to the sun. Those with dark skin who live in a cloudy climate all year round are at risk of sunburns when they go on vacation under the tropical sun. As strong sunshine doesn’t last all year round and the sun is primarily responsible for the production of melanin, dark skin still needs to protect against UV rays. Especially since skin defences weaken if black or dark-skinned people live in a cold or temperate climate. But this resistance doesn’t immunise them against sunburn or skin cancer. This is why the most pigmented skins are naturally more resistant to the sun than the lighter ones. This protective pigment shields deeper skin cells like an umbrella. ![]() The darker the skin, the more melanin it contains. Where does the idea that black skin doesn’t need sunscreen come from? Sun protection and controlled sun exposure help fight against these harmful effects, and the other common annoyance of dark skin in the sun: hyperpigmentation. Contrary to popular belief, black and dark skin are also at risk of sunburn, skin cancer and premature skin ageing. ![]() Gone are the days when using an SPF meant leaving our melanin-rich skin a horrible dull grey colour."You're black, so you don't need sunscreen." Every summer, I hear the same refrain when I spread sunscreen on myself in front of amused and intrigued friends. It’s a very real reality that can be prevented by slathering on a high factor SPF daily.Īnd now, with the development that goes into brands’ formulas (I'm talking barely-there finishes and non-tacky textures), there’s plenty of choice. Due to the myth surrounding the sun's effects on Black skin, people have been led to believe they are immune to the risk of exposure to UV rays, and therefore skin cancer is more likely to have reached an advanced stage when found in Black skin. You need to be applying sunscreen to your face and neck every day that ends in ‘Y’ because while yes, Black people are less likely to develop skin cancer, we can still get it. So, you have no excuse for not protecting yourself against harmful UVA/UVB rays all year round. ![]() Nowadays, the SPF game is slicker than ever, and there are tons of options for darker skin that’ll leave you glowy and protected - not grey and sticky AF. ![]() When I was younger, as a sun-loving Black child, my parents would coat me in sunblock that left me so damn ashy. I’ve been a beauty journo for a decade and let me tell you, the sunscreen situation has vastly improved. ![]()
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