When you think of sunburn do you think black people can get sunburned?
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 to;
Eye problems like cataracts
Wrinkles
Feathery skin
Cancer
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;
- 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.
- Avoid staying under the sun around 12 am- 4 pm
- Wear sunglasses or hats