Sunburn happens when your skin gets too much of the sun’s strong rays, like a really hot hug. Tanning is like your skin getting a little bit stronger from playing outside, it turns darker to protect you better. Sunburn feels sore and red, while tanning makes your skin look golden.
Examples
- Lying out in the sun too long without sunscreen gives you a painful red rash.
- Getting a tan after a few days at the beach makes your skin look golden like a sun-kissed apple.
- A quick walk outside with no protection turns into a burning, sore face.
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See also
- What Causes ‘Sunburn’ and How Can We Prevent It?
- What Causes a ‘Sunburn’ and Why Does It Hurt?
- What Causes the ‘Burning’ Feeling When We Get a Sunburn?
- Why Do Some People Have ‘Freckles’ and Others Don’t?
- Why Do People Get ‘Sunburned’ and What Is Actually Happening to Their Skin?
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