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Skin has Melanin which is brown-colored pigment, which protects the skin from the harmful UV rays that come from the sun. When the UV rays hit the skin the skin turns darker in order to protect or shield it. Tanning or darkening of the skin is in reaction to the harmful UV given off by the sun. Consider how in warm or tropical locations such Africa, Asia, and South America people have darker pigmented skin. It is in order to protect and shield it from damage. In other words, the sun is harmful to the skin---dark or fair. When your skin tans it is in order to protect it from even more damage.
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What layer of skin causes a tan to become leathery?
scleroderma
Does ultraviolet radiation tan skin?
Yes, UV radiation is what causes you to tan. It also causes skin cancer. (The reason your body tans is to pretect itself from cancer causing UV radiation.)
Does swimming causes tanning of skin?
when you swim your in the sun and yes your skin does tan under water!
Why are you tan?
You are most likely, naturally dark, and it's in the pigmentation in your skin, that causes you to absorb the sun.
A hazardous substance which causes inflammation through prolonged contact with the skin is categorized as a harmful substance a toxic substance or a corrosive substance?
corrosive
Is it the heat or rays that make you tan under a sun bed?
It is the ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sunbed that cause your skin to tan. The UV rays stimulate the production of melanin in your skin, which gives it a darker color. It is not the heat itself that causes tanning.
Can you tan while wearing sun screen?
Sun tan is caused due to the sun rays . Excessive exposure to ultraviolet rays accelerate melanin production in the skin even while wearing sun screen. And this causes darkening of the skin.
Can you get a tan when its 52 degrees out with wind?
Yes. The temperature doesn't matter, ultraviolet light striking the skin causes tanning.
Can skin tan under a bruise?
no, but it can tan over because, a bruise is under the skin.
Does skin tan after it's bleached?
Yes, skin can tan as usual even after bleaching it.
What are causes of skin rash?
laundry detergents, skin creams, sun tan lotions, plants. this could also be an allergic reaction... you should have an allergy test done
How safe for your skin is spray tan?
A spray tan is a safe alternative to spending countless hours in the sun ultraviolet rays. The main ingredient in spray tan bottles is dihydroxyacetone, which will tan skin for a few days and is harmless to the skin.
