Claim: Sunglasses prevent melanin production, which reduces vitamin D production, increasing the risk of sunburn.
Fact-check: Sunglasses don't cause sunburn - Full Fact
Verdict: melanin production is stimulated by sunlight hitting cells in the skin–covering the eyes does not stop this. melanin reduces vitamin d synthesis.
Organisation: Full Fact
Author: Dr Fergus Brown
Date published: 2023-05-26T00:00:00