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Great Beauty: Top 20 Sunscreens for Summer

That whole myth about Black women not needing sunscreen? It's just that... a myth! Our skin is just as susceptible to damage caused by harmful UVA/UVB rays — which causes everything from severely dehydrated skin to hyperpigmentation. Derms recommend wearing a moisturizer with SPF every day, rain or shine, and choosing makeup products with SPF. Hitting the beach? Make sure you spread or spritz sunscreen all over your body. Check out our twenty favorite sunscreen-infused makeup, body, and hair products on shelves today.
Great Beauty: Top 20 Sunscreens for Summer
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By Tia Williams · Updated October 28, 2020

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That whole myth about Black women not needing sunscreen? It’s just that… a myth! Our skin is just as susceptible to damage caused by harmful UVA/UVB rays — which causes everything from severely dehydrated skin to hyperpigmentation. Derms recommend wearing a moisturizer with SPF every day, rain or shine, and choosing makeup products with SPF. Hitting the beach? Make sure you spread or spritz sunscreen all over your body.

Check out our twenty favorite sunscreen-infused makeup, body, and hair products on shelves today.