Tinted sunscreen products protect against UV and visible light. But there aren't many shade options for those with darker skin tones.
suggests can have unique effects on people with darker skin tones, Dr. Amy McMichael, chair and professor of dermatology at the Wake Forest University School of Medicine and past chair of the Skin of Color Society, told TODAY.
"One of the big things that brings people of color into dermatologists is hyperpigmentation," said McMichael, who was not involved with the research. Hyperpigmentation can be the result of a variety of other skin conditions such as acne, eczema or psoriasis. People of color are also more likely to experienceAnd researchers are beginning to understand that visible light, along with UV light, can exacerbate all of those pigmentation issues — particularly in people of color.
So, what this study points out, is that manufacturers"have to be more aware of what they need to put in their products to reach a greater segment of the population,” McMichael said. If patients have a hard time finding a mineral sunscreen option that works for them, she may steer them towards lighter, chemical sunscreens that tend to blend into skin more easily, she explained."But for my patients who have underlying issues, likeShe also underscored the importance of wearing
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