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Is there anyway i can make my skin darker? without sun beds? or tanning lotions? i don't want to ruin my skin

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Dr. Robert Bader answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Making skin darker: The best (and safest) way to darken the skin is to use tanning lotions or sprays, spray tan, or a product to stain the skin---summers labs makes a great product for this.

Answered 6/6/2013

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