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...and prolonged unprotected sun exposure.

"In addition to the stratospheric ozone layer filtering the most harmful UVC, human skin contains a photoprotective pigment called melanin to protect from UVB, UVA, and blue visible light. This pigment is a redox UV-absorbing agent and functions as a shield to prevent direct UV action on the DNA of epidermal cells."

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7180973/

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Ava 1y ago

TL;DL Some people sunburn easier than others. It's not rocket surgery.

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