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Oh, sunscreen.
One of the most misunderstood but essential beauty products we should all have on our vanity.
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I can’t lie: I was once a melanated woman who thought my skin did notneed sunscreen.
Luckily, that myth is slowly being dismantled.
For those of us with melanated skin, I get it.
Keep reading to learn more about the Black-owned brands crafting SFPs made with diverse skin tones in mind.
Fenty Skin
Leave it to Fenty to innovate.
I’ll be wearing this all summer long.
EleVen by Venus Williams
Since the launch of this SPF, it’s been a hit.
That’s likely because it’s a fragrance-free serum that feels light on the skin while keeping it protected.
This waterproof, sweat-resistant, dermatologist-approved body lotion offers SPF 50 protection while hydrating the skin with healingallantoin.
Cay Skin
A body oil that provides sun protection?
We love to see it.
And it’s housed in packaging made with over 50 percent post-consumer recycled landfill plastic.