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Can tanning lotion prevents sunburn?
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With one condition: Only if it has sun screen in it. Most tanning lotion is meant to enhance the sun's tanning effects, not to block it's harmful uv rays that cause burns. It must have an SPF factor in order to help prevent burns.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Tanning lotion: Tanning lotion will not protect against sunburn or sun damage. You need a broad spectrum uva uvb blocking sunscreen with spf rated 30 or higher. Neutropenia has great products.
Answered 4/16/2015
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