Does suncreen spf 50 lighten your skin?

the only thing im wearing is spf50 sunscreen and people keep saying im getting lighter, does sunscreen lighten your skin

Does suncreen spf 50 lighten your skin?
The higher the spf the more sun protection you get. You are using spf 50 which is one of the highest spfs on the market.





You are most likely getting lighter because you are not soaking in enough of the suns rays.





Try switching to a lower spf, but be sure to use a lotion with at least spf 15. Any lower and you risk getting cancer.
Reply:sunscreen don't lighten skin they protect u from sun rays and keep your skin from becoming darker.
Reply:No. Sunscreen does not lighten your skin. We are all exposed to some UV Rays regularly...Unless you never leave your home.





That said, since you have been using spf 50, you are blocking even the minimal amount of tan you are acustomed to,and, thereby getting lighter. Try a lower sp factor and see what happens. You will still be prtecting your skin from the harmful UV Rays and probably have a skin tone closer to what you're accustomed too.
Reply:No, it doesn't.