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Whats causing that scent I smell after tanning?

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Whats causing that scent I smell after tanning?

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In a word, melanin. Ultraviolet light in the UVA range causes melanin to enlarge and turn brown. During the process melanin releases its own distinctive scent. This release is as natural as the tanning process itself. The scent is easily removed with a shower.

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