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Now we probably all know Sun protection is important to keep your skin safe from harmful UV rays. But we also know that not all sunscreen works for dark skin tones. Just because you have darker skin does not mean that you should have to deal with sunscreen Who leaves white throws everything in the name of skin health. Fortunately, there are plenty of sun protection options out there that give all the sun protection without the white role. To find out the best sunscreen for dark skin and to answer all your burning SPF questions we spoke with dermatologists Dr. Karyn GrossmanWhose celebrity customers include Gwyneth Paltrow, Linda Evangelista and Molly Sims.
Do people with darker skin tones need to carry sunscreen regularly?
“All people, regardless of skin tone, should carry sunscreen daily,” encourages Dr. Grossman. “People with darker skin tones often believe that they do not need protection because they are less susceptible to tan yet, let’s say, a very fairly skinned red head. But people with darker skin tones can still be burned, and they often get a tan, which is also a sign of sun damage.”
But it goes even deeper than that. “In addition to providing protection against burns and tan, SPF is also very important for Protect the skin from pigmentation problemswhich is more common in darker skin -toned individuals, says Dr. Grossman.
