Why can't I tan in winter?


Why can't I tan in winter? The UV rays have to filter through more atmosphere and their effect on your skin is lower in the winter months, because the Sun is at a shallower angle.


Will a tan last through winter?

If you are returning from a holiday in the sun to a colder environment with little sun, you may notice that your tan will fade even faster. This is because, as the tanned skin cells are shed, the production of melanin (which causes a tan) decreases due to the lack of UV radiation from the sun.


What is the hardest part to tan?

Legs are usually the hardest part of the body to tan. So kick your color up a notch with this serious...