peaux foncées protection solaire
Medium and deep skin tones: why protection is still essential
Melanin protects partially, not fully. And the real issue is not sunburn.
What melanin does and does not do
It provides real but limited natural protection, far below a sunscreen. Sunburn is rarer, which creates a false sense of security.
The main problem on these skin tones is not burning: it is hyperpigmentation, which sets in more easily and takes far longer to fade.
The white cast, a real obstacle
This is the main reason many people abandon sunscreen. A product you do not apply does not protect, whatever its rating.
Tinted formulas solve it and even out the complexion along the way — often enough to replace foundation on weekdays.
After inflammation
A spot, a bite, an irritating shave: every inflammation can leave a brown mark on melanin-rich skin. Protecting the area while it heals is decisive.
That is where a repairing balm with SPF is most valuable: it treats and protects at once, with no extra step.
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