The summertime is great to spend more hours outside with our friends and family at the beach, park and places that the hot sun will blaze upon us. Contrary to our belief, the myth of dark skin doesn’t burn and need sunscreen is a lie. The truth is all complexions can burn. Although darker skin gives more protection from the sun’s UV rays due to more melanin for natural protection in the skin. Its best to not rely on that fact alone. The extra melanin doesn’t protect you against the UV damage that can speed up aging or cause cancer.
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