“This lotion blends really well with dark skin and is great for acne, rosacea, as well as both sensitive skin and oily skin, since it’s oil-free. Peterson Pierre, a board-certified dermatologist in Thousand Oaks, California EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 ($36) It rubs in completely and disappears, even on dark skin, with no residue.” - Dr. “ has DNA repair enzymes to repair sun damage, antioxidants to fight environmental pollution, and zinc oxide, the best sunblock available. Aanand Geria, a board-certified dermatologist in Rutherford, New Jersey ISDIN Eryfotona Ageless Ultralight Tinted Mineral Sunscreen ($66) It’s light enough to use as an everyday sunscreen but is also water-resistant up to 40 minutes, so you can bring it to the beach.” - Dr. The liquid consistency is easy to apply and the universal tint provides a modest concealing effect as a nice bonus. Since it’s a mineral sunscreen that relies on zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, it’s perfect for people with sensitive skin or those who need protection from blue light. It’s a tinted mineral sunscreen that has a matte finish, with no white cast left over. “This is my favorite sunscreen for medium to dark skin.
Michelle Henry, a board-certified dermatologist in New York City SkinCeuticals Physical Fusion UV Defense SPF 50 ($34) The excuse of not wanting your face to look ashen or ashy because of sunscreen is just no longer valid.” - Dr. has so many formulations that are not only transparent but also make the skin better. Supergoop is fantastic, if you’re open to chemical sunscreens. “Don’t underestimate the importance of sunscreen for dark skin. We asked nine dermatologists of color to share their favorite. The good news is that there are plenty of both chemical sunscreens and physical sunscreens on the market that blend seamlessly into more melanated skin and don’t leave any noticeable residue, even on darker skin tones, all while protecting you from sun exposure. That’s why better sun protection education, starting at a young age, is crucial-and why all skin-care companies need to start creating and branding skin-care products that work for and appeal to everyone, including people of color. But while it’s true that melanin does provide some natural level of protection against UV rays and sunburn, and skin cancer rates are significantly lower in nonwhite groups, the prognosis for those who are diagnosed is much grimmer, since it tends to be in a later stage when discovered. Until recently, BIPOC have been largely ignored in the conversation around sun protection, the research on the sun’s damaging effects, and the product formulation testing process-so it’s no wonder that many with medium to dark skin grew up avoiding the chalky, white sunscreens that dominated shelves and believing the misconception that they couldn’t fall prey to sun damage.
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