Does sunscreen/suncream stop the amount of skin tan? [closed]

I know that SPF blocks a given amount of UVA/UVB rays, so does the lack of UV rays reaching my skin mean that I won't get a tan, and if so, what's the best way to get a tan safely?

For example, would using a lower SPF in a very sunny place like the Caribbean be dangerous?

Thanks.

safety

Pictures about "Does sunscreen/suncream stop the amount of skin tan? [closed]"

Does sunscreen/suncream stop the amount of skin tan? [closed] - Shallow Focus Photo of Woman Wearing White Bikini Top While Smiling

Does sunscreen/suncream stop the amount of skin tan? [closed] - Woman in Black Spaghetti Strap Top Standing on Beach

Does sunscreen/suncream stop the amount of skin tan? [closed] - A Young in Floral Swimwear Sitting on a Chair

Does your skin still tan with sunscreen on?

Because no SPF product can protect you completely, you can still get a tan while wearing sunscreen. And given that any tan, no matter how slight, indicates the body's response to damaging UV light, this isn't necessarily a good thing. You must be careful when outside for too long or when you notice skin tanning often.

Does sunscreen stop you from getting darker?

Sunscreen is designed to filter UV rays and prevent sunburn, but will not prevent the production of melanin, meaning that your skin will tan.

Doctors Debunk 12 Sunscreen And Suncare Myths | Debunked

Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.

Images: Mikhail Nilov, Andrea Piacquadio, ROMAN ODINTSOV, Kindel Media

Does sunscreen/suncream stop the amount of skin tan? [closed]

Pictures about "Does sunscreen/suncream stop the amount of skin tan? [closed]"

Does your skin still tan with sunscreen on?

Does sunscreen stop you from getting darker?

Doctors Debunk 12 Sunscreen And Suncare Myths | Debunked

Related Topics