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Most black people do not think they can get sunburn, how true is this?

Can black people get sunburn? | Pulse Nigeria

Temi Iwalaiye

<h1>When you think of sunburn do you think black people can get sunburned?</h1>

Sun screen protects the skin from a lot of harm

The melanin present in dark skin protects black people to a larger extent from getting sun burn. When Caucasians stay under the sun, the effect is usually glaring. It appears as if they have a tan.

Although black people are less likely to get sunburned, they are not immune from getting skin damage, cancer or wrinkles from the harmful effects of the sun.

Ultraviolet rays have a lot of harmful effect on the body and you must protect yourself. Ultraviolent ray A from the sun leads to skin ageing and Ultraviolent ray B leads to skin burn.

Exposure to UV rays leads&nbsp;to;

This is why black people need to wear sunscreen. You might not get a tan or feel the sun burning you but if you do not wear sunscreen you are opening up yourself to a world of hurt.

Protect yourself from the harmful effects of the sun by always;

<ol><li>Wearing sunscreen, preferably one with micronized zinc oxide and titanium oxide so it doesn't give off a whitish hue. Use sunscreen with SBF 15 everyday.</li><li>Avoid staying under the sun around 12 am- 4 pm</li><li>Wear sunglasses or hats&nbsp;</li></ol>

If black people rarely get sunburned why should they use sunscreen?

Can black people get sunburn?

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