Don’t Believe The Hype! Yes, Black Skin Needs Sunscreen — Dermatologists’ Tips On How To Protect Your Melanin
In honor of Skin Cancer Awareness Month, read what dermatologists want you to know about sunscreen, because Black skin needs it. The post Don’t Believe The Hype! Yes, Black Skin Needs Sunscreen — Dermatologists’ Tips On How To Protect Your Melanin appeared first on MadameNoire.
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For years, many Black people grew up hearing the same thing: “Black don’t crack” and “Melanin protects us from the sun.” While melanin does offer some natural protection, dermatologists want people to know that darker skin is not immune to sun damage or skin cancer. In honor of Skin Cancer Awareness Month, read what dermatologists want you to know about sunscreen inside.
As Skin Cancer Awareness Month continues, experts are urging Black communities to stop skipping sunscreen and start taking skin health more seriously. According to the American Cancer Society, one of the biggest misconceptions is that people of color cannot get skin cancer.
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The post Don’t Believe The Hype! Yes, Black Skin Needs Sunscreen — Dermatologists’ Tips On How To Protect Your Melanin appeared first on MadameNoire.
