‘Avoid routine sunscreen if you have dark skin’: New sun safety advice
People with deep pigmentation only need sun protection when exposed to UV levels ≥3 for two or more hours, states new guidance.
Preventing vitamin D deficiency trumps sun protection for people with dark skin, with updated guidance stating they can skip the sunscreen when outdoors for short periods.
Other than routine use of sunglasses, people with deeply pigmented brown to black skin are advised only to consider sun protection if outdoors for two hours or longer when the UV index is ≥3.
