It seems every spring and summer, when the sun starts to get a little high in the sky, the debate about sunscreen and melanin is given new life. This year was no exception: There were articles and Twitter debates about whether sunscreen is necessary or even healthy for Black people and people of color.

To settle this question, HuffPost reached out to some experts to answer your burning questions about the sun, sunscreen, skin cancer and the best ways to make sure your Black doesnt crack (or worse) under the sun.