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My skin is darkening due to sunlight..
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Sunlight causes tan: There is a multibillion dollar industry built around this concept. Uv light increases the activity of your pigment producing cells called melanocytes. This is done to protect your skin cells and the rest of your body from uv radiation which can cause cancer. Always use sun block and do not do fake tanning.
Answered 5/1/2016
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Sunscreen: Sun Safety for Skin - apply sun screen at least 20 minutes before sun exposure.
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