Do people of color really need sunscreen?

Do people of color really need sunscreen? There was a time when I used to think we didn’t need it. Then I went on my first of many trips abroad and I found out it’s quite the opposite. While our beautiful melanin protects us from some rays… we are not completely protected.

Dark Skin Tones and Skin Cancer: What You Need to Know

People who have dark skin tones often believe they’re not at risk for skin cancer, but that is a dangerous misconception, says dermatologist Maritza I. Perez, MD, a senior vice president of The Skin Cancer Foundation. “Anyone can get skin cancer, regardless of race,” she says.