Best Sunscreens For Melanated Skin [Video]

Have you been avoiding sunscreen because of the awful white cast it leaves? We totally get it. Ashiness is never tolerated. However, our skin still requires protection from harmful sun rays.

If you weren’t sure, yes; deeply melanated people can get skin cancer. According to the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, skin cancer outcomes can be worse in African Americans because it is often caught at a later stage.

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That white cast you see after applying sunblock is likely caused by ingredients zinc oxide or titanium oxide. These minerals create a physical barrier that helps protect your skin from damaging ultraviolet rays. They are naturally white and appear in almost all SPF products. Their concentration within a sunscreen determines if it will leave you ghostly or glowy.

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Not to worry, though. We found SPF formulated with melanin in mind. These sunscreens offer full protection sans the …