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What can i usesafely to help to get a tan?
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Self Tanner: The only safe way to tan is with self-tanner. The tanning that occurs from ultraviolet exposure is triggered by genetic damage (mutation of your dna) to your skin, so you can't tan using ultraviolet light safely.
Answered 10/4/2016
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