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Every summer i get darker even if i'm in the sun for15 minutes. will i get lighter in the winter?
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15 Minutes: Is enough to darken your skin.... Yes, likely you will get lighter in the winter months
Answered 6/29/2014
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Likely you will: The melanin produced by certain skin cells causes the skin tone to become darker. Conversely, less sun will lighten the skin.
Answered 6/29/2014
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