Sunblock isn’t just for white women
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The melanin in our skin protects us from the damaging effects of the sun. Many women I know don’t use sunscreen. For decades, I didn’t, either. I was blessed with a healthy curiosity about skincare and good genetics. “Black don’t crack and Asian don’t raisin.” It doesn’t until it does. Black does crack, it just happens later. Sun damage, also called photoaging, is the number one cause of wrinkles, fine lines, uneven skin tone, and skin cancer. When we see a woman with beautiful skin, she is either under 30 or is someone who limits her sun exposure, wears a hat on the beach, and uses sunscreen religiously.
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