The Science of Winter Sun Exposure

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HED: The Science of Winter Sun Exposure—And How To Protect Black Skin

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Sunscreen is typically associated with summer, warmer weather, beaches, pools, and sweltering heat. Although most of us spend less time outside in the winter, when we do, we’re bundled and

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