“African American people often think that because they have more melanin that they have ‘natural sunscreen.' That places them in grave danger.” - DR. SHEEL DESAI SOLOMON “No matter how thick those overcast clouds look in the winter, up to 80 percent of the sun’s rays can still penetrate them,” she explained. “Everyone must protect his or her skin from the sun. While darker skin does not burn as easily, it’s the damage you can’t see right away that is particularly worrisome.” That damage from the sun can come in many forms, from hyperpigmentation, wrinkles, dark spots, sunburns and even cancers. “African American people often think that because they have more melanin that they have ‘natural sunscreen,’” Solomon said. “That places them in grave danger because it’s not enough to completely ward off the threat of skin cancer, no matter how dark their skin may be.” “We all say, ‘Black don’t crack.’ But we can take care of our Black even more with very simple steps i...
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