Black people, do we need sunscreen?

[deeman]

I’m Wesley snipes black and I use sun screen. I spend a lot of my work outside. It helps with the excessive sweating too.

 

[F*ckthemkids]

Looking at some of these older posts the coli was on some

I don’t use sunscreen consistently, but when I’m in the islands I wear that shyt. The sun just hits different. Also a lot of people in tropical locations may not wear it, but they also don’t play with the sun either. They’ll be posted under trees and shyt. Use hats, etc, etc to protect themselves.

 

[EndDomination]

Go do your own research, all takes here are anecdotal with no science backing.

The science conclusively says that everyone should use sunscreen.

 

[Yzak]

No, I never use it. But if I stay inside too much leading up to the super sunny days, I notice the sun feels more intense.

I've never seen older Black people wear it and the ones that advocate for it are usually pale and half cacs.

 

[RamsayBolton]

i got sun burnt once when i was young

never again

 

[The BasedFather]

Never used it a day in my life and never will. I’m dark though and never had a sunburn

 

[feelosofer]

Yes. Black people can get sunburned. I can tell you from personal experience it is very unfun.

 

[TheKongoEmpire]

You can buy some of them online, but I went to professionals and got one done.

You should google some.

That's what I did. I do HVAC and need to deep clean my face off GP.

 

[CreepyMcCreeperson]

I got burned on my shoulders and back when I was 17. It turned black, then a layer of dead skin, then it peeled for several days. I’ve worn sunscreen ever since. And my mom is light skinned, and has brown marks all over her back from being in the sun for so many years.

 

[Krazy]

Yes.

Especially If you suffer from Hyperpigmentation, it can make its appearance worse.

Although i dont use it.

I use it now.

Not sure when I started but been a few years on my sunscreen game, and now it’s second nature to me.

Admittedly not diligent in reapplication but don’t leave the house without applying in mornings at least.

Don’t really bother with it elsewhere though

 

[#BOTHSIDES]

I use sunscreen and I’m black… my shoulder/back will burn if I got my shirt off

I use sunscreen on my face so I don’t look old.

 

[TheKongoEmpire]

In this thread if you are not black then your opinions based on your experiences don't matter.
If you are a mulatto then STFU.
If both of your parents are mulattos then STFU.
If you have anywhere close to 40% cac genes, then STFU.
If you are an outright cac then don't even fukking dare.
Black people don't need any fukking sunscreen. You rather need to soak up as much as possible but of course with common sense you should drink enough water everytime and know when to take a break under some shade.

250,000 years and still counting. I've been to Afro Colombia and 6 countries on the Continent: I've never seen anyone put on sunscreen BUT I do agree on being a little more mindful of daily UV strength. If I know I'll be working in the sun, I will wearing long sleeves, a hat and a baklava.

 

[TheKongoEmpire]

I heard like 2/3 of Australians get skin cancer in their life.

It's probably the whites.

 

[TheKongoEmpire]

I wonder how the Tanzmanians managed to live there without any problems

In all their glory.

 

[Clark Wayne]

Yeah I definitely use it. I’m in Florida and that sun is BEAMING.