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> then you can get away with some midday sun No you can't. Or rather, you shouldn't. If you have more melanin you obviously have more protection. But your skin
by outworlder 5y ago
> then you can get away with some midday sun
No you can't. Or rather, you shouldn't. If you have more melanin you obviously have more protection. But your skin will still get damaged by a midday sun, and it will age faster than normal.
This misconception that darker skin does not need protection is really harmful. Maybe that allows you to skip sunscreen for short periods of time, or in early morning, late evening. Not midday, unless "some sun" means just a few minutes.
- jandrese 5y agoMy understanding is that overuse of sunscreen is also considered harmful as it inhibits Vitamin D production. It's one of those areas where striking the right balance is difficult as it is different for everybody. As a result you had conflicting advice from every corner.