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Break In Your Skin Like Shoes
Understanding how to adapt skin, particularly for those with lower melanin levels, parallels the concept of breaking in new shoes. Just as one acclimatizes to uncomfortable footwear, individuals can gradually acclimate their skin to sunlight exposure. This process involves stimulating melanin production through dietary changes. Consuming foods rich in chromophores, such as shellfish and tomatoes, can enhance the skin's ability to develop a protective melanin response when exposed to UV light. Therefore, incremental exposure to sunlight and a nutrient-rich diet are essential strategies for safely increasing skin resilience.