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A base tan feels like built-in protection, but it offers an SPF of about 3 or less. Here's what a base tan really does to your skin and how to build a golden glow the safe way.
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A base tan feels like a head start on summer, but does it actually shield your skin? Here's what the science says about base tans, sunburn, and how to get a glow without the damage.
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A base tan feels like sun insurance, but the science says it offers almost none. Here is what a pre-vacation tan really does, the SPF it actually equals, and how to build a golden glow without the burn.
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If you turn pink before you ever go golden, your skin type is the reason. Here is how the Fitzpatrick scale works, why fair skin burns so easily, and how to build a real, gradual glow without the burn.
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