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Will Retin-A Gel Fade a Natural Skin Tan?

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I'm going on holiday soon and i was going to stop using the Retin-A gel for the duration of my holiday because i've heard it makes skin sensitive to sunlight. When i get back and start using it again will it fade the tan that i have built up on holdiday?

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