Cancer risks mean darker skin needs sunscreen, too

What’s the Drama With Tower 28’s New Sunscreen?

After receiving backlash for its new mineral sunscreen from social media users with deeper skin tones, Tower 28 has issued an apology.

Cancer risks mean darker skin needs sunscreen, too

By Adithi Ramakrishnan The Associated Press People with darker skin still need to wear sunscreen — for more reasons than one. Too much ultraviolet exposure from the sun can lead to sunburn, dark spots and wrinkles, and increased risk of skin cancer. The melanin in darker skin offers some extra protection from the sun, but dermatologists say that isn’t enough on its own. “Everyone needs sunscreen. But the reasons that one might be reaching for su…