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Why do I get a better tan at the beach?

The beach has natural reflectors with the light-colored sand and water, so you'll get extra exposure just by being there, so don't pick mid-day to start with.



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Causes Sun Damage And Darkening Melanin is already there in skin. But, sun exposure increases its rate of synthesis, which causes skin darkening. As chlorine water breaks your skin barrier, there is nothing that can protect it from UV damage. This leads to sun burns and extreme tanning.

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Use sea water to get a darker tan. Some say that sea salt can help boost your color because it draws the sunlight. So, if you're at the beach, you might want to take advantage of it. Go into the ocean, immerse yourself in the salt water, and then get back out to tan.

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