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EXTRASHADE: The Best Sunscreen for Dark Skin in the US
Finding the right sun protection shouldn't mean settling for white cast or greasy formulas. Most people wait until damage appears—hyperpigmentation, uneven tone, premature aging—then spend hundreds trying to fix it.
EXTRASHADE takes a different approach: protection before correction. Our SPF 30 formulas are crafted specifically for melanin-rich skin, providing broad-spectrum defense that keeps your complexion healthy, radiant, and beautifully protected—before damage starts.
EXTRASHADE is the ultimate black people sunscreen, crafted for people of color.
"An ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure."
Our SPF 30 Protection Products
Multi-functional formulas that protect, hydrate, and nourish rich complexions—all in one step.
EXTRASHADE Daily Defense Hydrating Lotion SPF 30
Original price was: $33.00.$23.00Current price is: $23.00.
We don't fix damage. We prevent it.
Rich Complexion Maintenance Since 2011
EXTRASHADE was created to change how people of color think about sun care. Not as a treatment for damage after it appears, but as maintenance before damage occurs.
Our founder saw family members skip sun protection because nothing worked for their skin—white cast, greasiness, ashy residue. Then they'd spend time and money trying to fix hyperpigmentation, dark spots, and uneven tone.
He thought: What if we could make protection so effortless, people would actually use it?
That's EXTRASHADE. SPF 30 formulas designed for melanin-rich skin—with hydration, antioxidants, and soothing botanicals built in. Multi-functional products that protect multiple ways at once.
What We Protect:
Ingredients of the best Sunscreen for Dark Skin
Every ingredient is chosen to protect and maintain—not to correct damage after it's done. Our formula combines clinical sun protection with nourishing botanicals that keep melanin-rich skin healthy from the inside out.
HYALURONIC ACID
A natural component of the skin that attaches to collagen effectively and gently hydrates, enhances smoothness, and gives dark skin a healthy glow.
POMEGRANATE
This fountain of youth is rich in antioxidants. It helps repair damaged skin and soothes irritated skin. It may also stimulate the production of collagen and elastin. Most anti-aging products rely on this ingredient.
KIWI FRUIT EXTRACT
A king in antioxidant content, kiwi fruit extract in skin applications enriches dullness, reduces the presence of fine lines, and lessens dark circles under the eyes.
COCONUT EXTRACT
An excellent hydrator and protector, coconut oil is common among soaps, creams, and other skin care products because it is as safe as it is illuminating to the skin, making it a perfect sunscreen for dark skin.
What Protection Looks Like
SPF30
Fragrance Free
Cruelty Free Always
Satisfaction Guarantee
Clinically Validated, Prevention-Focused
Every EXTRASHADE formula is clinically tested to deliver what melanin-rich skin needs most: broad-spectrum protection without compromise. No white cast. No greasy residue. No waiting until damage appears.
Just daily defense that keeps your skin healthy, nourished, and protected—exactly as it should be.
Because the best treatment is prevention
Protection Products for Rich Complexions
Daily defense that maintains healthy skin—before damage starts.
EXTRASHADE Daily Defense Hydrating Lotion SPF 30
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FAQs on Black People Sunscreen, EXTRASHADE
Most people wait until they see hyperpigmentation, uneven tone, or sun damage before taking action. Then they spend time and money trying to fix the problem. EXTRASHADE takes a different approach: we help you prevent damage before it starts with daily SPF protection designed for melanin-rich skin. An ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure—and that starts with protecting your skin every day.
EXTRASHADE is formulated specifically for darker skin tones, providing broad-spectrum protection without a white cast. Our lightweight, moisturizing formula ensures dark skin stays radiant, healthy and protected.
No, EXTRASHADE is designed to blend seamlessly with dark skin tones, leaving no white cast or oily residue, so you can enjoy a natural finish.
Absolutely! EXTRASHADE is crafted with skin-friendly ingredients, making it gentle on sensitive skin while offering top-notch sun protection.
Yes! EXTRASHADE is ideal for everyday use on dark skin, providing essential sun protection while moisturizing to keep your skin healthy and glowing.
Yes, EXTRASHADE’s water-resistant formula is perfect for active days outdoors, ensuring lasting protection for dark skin in various conditions.
Sun protection is crucial for all skin types. For black people, SPF helps prevent sun damage, uneven skin tone and premature aging while promoting overall skin health.