"I'm brown, I don't burn": do you really not need daily sunscreen?
It's a line you hear a lot in Latin families and that shows up again and again on forums: "with my skin tone I don't need sunscreen." Skincare communities usually answer with nuance:
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Deeper skin tones do tend to burn less, but that doesn't mean the sun has no effect.
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A very common complaint on brown skin is dark marks that take ages to fade after a spot or irritation. Many people say sun makes them darker.
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Another real barrier is the white or grey cast some sunscreens leave, which is very visible on deeper skin. That's why many look for light or tinted Korean formulas.
For any specific question about marks or skin changes, the sensible step is to see a dermatologist.
We want your experience: did your family use sunscreen when you were a kid? What made you start (or what's holding you back)? Have you found one with no cast on your tone?
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