How many minutes will it take for a skin to darken under the sun?

There are variables. Where in the world are you? The sun reaches peak intensity at different times in different parts of the world.


You skin tone is a factor. A fair person will have color in ten minutes. A medium-toned person will gain color in 20. A dark skinned person, may take a half hour.


Another factor is whether you are using sublock, tan lotion, or tan accelerators. You can gain color usually in 15 min.


Also the body part exposed makes a difference. A part not normally exposed may burn in under 15 minutes. I would start slow, and gradually increase my time if tanning was my goal.





In real life, I would buy a airbrush tan, wear a hat, and use sunblock. Sun causes skin cancer, wrinkles, changes the way cells work, increasing other cancers, etc.


Your skin will contine to tan after you leave the sun, so you may not notice the color if out in the sun for a short ime until the next day. If tanning is the plan, try a few minutes first, then apply protection. Increase gradually. Hope it helps.
How many minutes will it take for a skin to darken under the sun?
It depends. Some skin doesn't darken in the sun it may burn instead. The darker your skin, the quicker it will be to tan. Although some people naturally tan quickly, for example within an hour. For some it may take at least a day out in the sun. Hople I have helped xxx