We've heard this saying many times over. science answers the question by saying that the melanin in our skin protects us from the sun's harmful rays better which would minimize those harmful effects. We constantly see black celebrities who have aged or are aging well. I'm sure you, just as I, know personally at least five black people who have aged well in life.
Even the best of gene pools cannot withstand the aging process so what is the truth? The truth is, that it takes a collections of things. The secret first starts from genetics. Some people are blessed with genes that afford them problem free skin. However, genes cannot stand alone. It takes a healthy diet and the consumption of the right mix of vitamins and antioxidants to help those genes perform at their best. For those who were not blessed with genetics, and those who are, a good
skin care regimen and healthy cosmetics goes a long way.