Can you get a tan underwater?

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Spending time outdoors may not be the only reason you get a tan. 

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According to experts, swimming may also contribute to some tanning. Ever wondered why? 

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Dermatologist Dr Jushya Bhatia Sarin took to Instagram to share a few reasons why one is prone to getting a tan even under pool water.

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The pool floor or the salt in seawater can reflect the light back on your skin (which can lead to a tan).

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The cool water makes it easy for you to forget that you are being exposed to the sun for too long and it’s burning your skin.

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Water increases your uninhibited exposure to UV rays.

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