How long does tans and sunburns last?

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Tans can last for an extended period, with some individuals reporting tan lines remaining visible until the following year. The duration of a tan or sunburn is influenced by skin type, exposure time, and individual skin regeneration rates. Immediate skin color changes occur after sun exposure, but the return to normal pigmentation varies significantly among individuals.

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How long does tans and sunburns last? I went out today and got 5 shades more darker! When will itgo back to my normal skin color?
 
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Ahhhhhh there's nothing quite like scorching your skin such that it changes colour. I guess it's a bit like throwing seven chickens, two pigs, and half a cow on the barbeque...
 
brewnog said:
Ahhhhhh there's nothing quite like scorching your skin such that it changes colour. I guess it's a bit like throwing seven chickens, two pigs, and half a cow on the barbeque...
<snort>

:smile:

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Sorry ConcealedDreamer, I've had tan lines that lasted until the following year, and were still pretty distinct.
 
Evo said:
Sorry ConcealedDreamer, I've had tan lines that lasted until the following year, and were still pretty distinct.
I thought you said the secret of your eternal youth was that you had never been outside while the sun was out.
 
Evo said:
I've had tan lines that lasted until the following year, and were still pretty distinct.
Pictures, please. :-p
 

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