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Why is skin darker?
because when you tan it then it ubsorbs the sunligt that makes the skin darker and darker afer that then you get sunbured that makes it peel
Do those of a darker skin pigmentation get sunburns less?
Yes, but your skin has to naturally be tan or dark, if you paint your skin tan, it will not prevent sunburn.
What changes in the skin cells of a person when they tan?
Melanin. It increases, making your skin darker.
How can you tell if you got a tan?
Your skin will be darker. (Look for pale bits for confirmation)
How does laying under the Sun give a tan?
The sun's rays are stronger at higher altitudes , which can make tanning and burning happen more quickly. People with darker skin will tan faster because they have more melanin in their skin. This may make them tan more because sun triggers cells called melanocytes to produce melanin, which makes the skin darker.
Is tan darker than beige?
Yes tan is darker than beige.
How do tanning booths create a tan?
Well sun makes your skin darker by the intensity of the lights it effects your skin just as well as sun.
What is the functional relationship between melanin melanocytes and tanning of the skin?
Melanocytes make the pigment melanin in response to sunlight. The pigment is protective. The pigment in the skin appears as "a tan". More sun = more tan. Sunlight can cause cancer of the skin. A person with a darker skin is more protected. People who live in areas with a lot of sun have adapted to that sun by having darker skin. Of course, when they move to other areas, they pass on the gene for darker skin even if it isn't necessary.
Why is darker skin better than whiter skin?
Darker skin isn't actually better than whiter skin. They are both really awesome. Fair skin is a more natural looking tone, and actually in the early 1900s it was considered bad to be tan, for the fair skinned people were considered rich because they weren't always weren't out in the sun working. Darker skin is the preferred skin tone these days, and it is nice to have a tan if you are wearing summer clothing. Then again, fake tans are bad because they can give you skin cancer.
How can you tan darker and faster in the tanning bed?
Rub baby oil into your skin before tanning. It makes your skin darker and tans it quickly. But we careful, because it may cause you to burn more easily!
Does a tan make you darker or lighter?
Darker.
Does body fat tan faster in sun?
ya know that's a good question i know body fat will tan darker then the rest of your body.Your fat doesn't tan, only your skin does.
