@dr.mehss: Darker areas of skin (or an area that tans more easily) occur when you have more melanin or overactive melanocytes. Bronzing of the skin may sometimes be mistaken for a suntan. Change in hormone levels can cause the melanocytes in our skin to become overactive. One example is Melasma or “the mask of pregnancy” as it is sometimes known. Broad spectrum SPF refers to sunscreens that protect the skin from both UVA and UVB rays. Even with a high SPF (sun protection factor), if a sunscreen isn't broad spectrum, you won't be protected from all UVA rayslimit your sun exposure. What to do? Stay indoors from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m when the sun's rays are strongest, wear broad spectrum moisturizing SPF, wear protective clothing, such as sunglasses, long sleeves, and hats. avoid tanning beds. #sunscreen #spf #broadspectrum #hyperpigmentation #sunmarks #sunburn #dryskin #dullskin #fyp #foryourpage #foryou #