The importance of following recommendations that emphasize an individualized approach to sun exposure and sun protection based on skin type to maximize benefits and reduce harms
Key Points
- In March 2023, Australia became the first country to provide updated guidelines for sun exposure based on skin type, risk of skin cancer, and risk of vitamin D deficiency, officially recommending increased sun exposure for darker skinned people
- Darker skin contains more melanin, which acts as a natural sunscreen.
