“As a Black person, I was never really taught the importance of sun protection, and I think that’s because my parents weren’t taught by my grandparents, and so on. I’d often hear (even from non-Black people) that Black people didn’t need sunscreen because it was “impossible” for us to burn. But about five years ago, when I began my career as a freelance beauty and lifestyle journalist, I learned that no matter your skin tone, everyone needs sun protection. Since then, I’ve applied sunscreen religiously. (Okay, when it comes to reapplying, I can be a bit lazy on non-sunny days, but I’m working on it.)
