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Does shea butter makes someone dark because of the sun?
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No. The sun itself stimulates the production of a chemical called melanin in the skin. This is the pigment that causes the skin to darken. Therefore, the more exposure to the sun, the darker the skin might be. There's no scientific evidence that shea butter impacts this process in any way.
Answered 3/7/2023
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