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Why doesn't my face get tan when the rest of my body does?
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Sunblockers?: You may have been using sunblockers, or, in rare case, you may have vitiligo. Dermatologists might give you the correct answer.
Answered 1/30/2012
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Sunblock?: You might be using a facial product or makeup that contains sunscreen. This is good - tanning leads to wrinkles, dark spots and cancer.
Answered 9/15/2013
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