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You make a good point.

I did see a pattern in my friend circle of those that got sun burn and those who don’t.

Skin color and sun exposure habits play a big role.

The paler you are the more disciplined you need to be in regards to sun exposure, in order for your skin to adapt and build tolerance




You don't "build tolerance" to UV. Developing a tan will help avoid getting sunburn in the future, but it does nothing at all to reduce your risk of skin cancer. Sunscreen doesn't just stop sunburn, it also prevents cancer.


I suppose black people just have a full body tan for the evolved aesthetic?

You're going to have to provide some evidence if you're suggesting a tan has no protective effect against sun damage.


I mean, there's is a pretty big difference between being born with dark skin and then having your body try to develop it. The difference is skin cancer.

Also, black people get sunburns too, just not nearly as fast.


You're still not offering any evidence to show that a tan is not protective.


Black people wear sunscreen too




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