SPF hasn’t always been inclusive, but the options are improving.

Here’s a peek at some sunscreen for darker skin tones that a derm recommends.

Experts in This Article

board-certified dermatologist and founder of Brown Skin Derm

Supergoop!

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founder

Shontay Lundy is the Founder of Black Girl Sunscreen.

All those tie into the misinformation and the lack of awareness that is pervasive in the community.

With insights from Shontay Lundry, founder ofBlack Girl Sunscreen, and Holly Thaggard, founder ofSupergoop,Dr.

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board-certified dermatologist and founder of Brown Skin Derm

Her first piece of advice?

Be picky about mineral sunscreens.

But mineral sunscreens have some great benefits that we love as dermatologists.

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One of her top picks:EleVens Unrivaled Sun Serum($50).

Its very lightweight and very moisturizing to me, Dr. Kikam says in the podcast.

As for her other picks?

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Well, youll have to listen to the full podcast to find out.

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Black hair woman wearing a grey and white bra giving herself a deep cleansing session with a face brush and Gatineau skincare face wash lotion, after her shower. Studio skincare portrait over isolated background.

A curvy woman applying cleansing balms and smiling to her reflection in the mirror.

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