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I don't want to get darker so i bought spf 50 sunscreen but some people told me that sunblock makes you not get darker. is that true?

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Sunscreen: blocks the sun's rays which cause burning and tanning (darkening of the skin). Most people use suncreen to avoid this damage.

Dr Munshower and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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