Why is it that when people sunbath some people go red and peel and others go brown??

Answer 1

Because there is big diference between sunburn and sun tan.



Noun 1. suntan - a browning of the skin resulting from exposure to the rays of the sun
sunburn, tan, burn
hyperpigmentation - unusual darkening of the skin


Verb 1. suntan - get a tan from being exposed to the sun
bronze, tan - get a tan, from wind or sun


Sunburn is the acute cutaneous inflammation caused by overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation of the so-called UVB wavelength band (290–320 nanometre; a nanometre is 10-9 metre), which originates from sunlight or artificial sources. Reactions to overexposure range in severity from mild redness and tenderness to intense pain, edema (swelling), and blistering; and other systemic symptoms. …


Sunburn Causes
Sunburn is literally a burn on your skin. It is a burn from ultraviolet (UV) radiation. The consequence of this burn is inflammation of the skin. Injury can start within 30 minutes of exposure.


1) UVA and UVB refer to different wavelengths in the light spectrum. UVB is more damaging to the skin especially for skin cancer. Both UVA and UVB are responsible for photoaging (premature aging of the skin and wrinkles) and sunburn. Tanning beds produce both UVA and UVB rays.


2) Travel to the southern United States, regions close to the equator, and places at high altitudes all offer the unwary visitor an opportunity to be injured by sunburn.


3) Certain LIGHT- SKINNED and FAIR-HAIRED people are at greater risk of sunburn injury.


4) Prior recent sun exposure and prior skin injury are risks for sunburn, even in limited exposure to the sun. However, normal limited exposure to UV radiation produces beneficial vitamin D in the skin.






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Answer 2

I don't know why people turn red and peel, but the people who go brown have chicken in their family bloodline. They fry easier.

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Answer 3

The amount of pigment in our skin has alot to do with how we tan. Some are olive skin who never burn. Then there are the fair people who will never be able to tan properly, because of less pigment to adapt in the skin ,hence less protection against the sun.What it comes down to is the amount of melatonin we have .

Answer 4

People who have gone brown have built the tan up gradually and not overexposed their skin. People who go red have been out in the sun too long at any one time and their skin has superficially burned. Contrary to popular belief, even darker skins burn when overexposed - you just don't notice it as much.

Answer 5

IT is just a matter of skin colour . Pale skin will usually burn , but darker skin turns brown . Sorry I have not an a better explanation .

Answer 6

depends on the skin type

fair or red heads will go red, olive or dark skin will darken

it depends on the amout of pigmintation

melanin is found in the dermis of the skin, the more melanin the thicker and more damage there is

Answer 7

Skin sensitivity. Also, people who go brown have built up gradually. Those who go red have exposed themselves over a few days.

Answer 8

Melanin

Answer 9

it really depends on your skin type. fair skin burns easier than more olive skin etc.

Answer 10

pigments.