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If you have brown skin what sunscreen works the best as i use spf 30 and still get darker during summer?

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Dr. Joshua Batt answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Stronger SPF: Spf 30 is just enough to block the radiation that causes cancers. If you don't want your skin color to change, use a stronger spf that stops uv light from contacting the skin or cover your skin when outside.

Dr Ferdowsi agreed

Answered 5/16/2016

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