Why did Skins get so dark?

Darker areas of skin (or an area that tans more easily) occurs when you have more melanin or overactive melanocytes. Bronzing of the skin may sometimes be mistaken for a suntan. This skin discoloration often develops slowly, starting at the elbows, knuckles, and knees and spreading from there.
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Why did my skin get darker?

If your body makes too much melanin, your skin gets darker. Pregnancy, Addison's disease, and sun exposure all can make your skin darker. If your body makes too little melanin, your skin gets lighter. Vitiligo is a condition that causes patches of light skin.
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Why is the show Skins so weird?

Much of the controversy around its early episodes criticised its portrayal of sex, bad language, and explicit drug use. Tabloids wrote about real-life “Skins parties” with pretend disgust. But it was always careful to temper the hedonism with consequences, the comedy with tragedy.
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Why was Skins Cancelled?

On June 9, it was announced that MTV had canceled Skins because it wasn't connecting to the U.S. audience, in addition to the controversy that went with it. Elsley defended the show's content as not so much controversial, "but a serious attempt to get in the roots of young people's lives."
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How can I stop my skin from darkening?

Protect your skin and prevent unwanted tanning with proper sun protection. Always wear a hat, sun protective clothing, and sunscreen when outside. Sunscreen should be reapplied every two hours. The American Academy of Dermatology recommends using sunscreen every day to best protect your skin.
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Can I get my original skin color back?

You can definitely go back to your natural skin tone which over time tends to darken due to factors like dust, pollution, etc. We list tips that will lighten your skin tone by bringing back your natural shade.
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How can I make my skin whiter?

Wash and exfoliate your skin regularly.

Use a mild facial cleanser twice daily, in the morning and before bed, to keep your skin looking fresh and light. Exfoliate gently a few times every week to slough away dead skin cells that are often dark and damaged, revealing a brightened complexion.
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Was Effy pregnant in Skins?

The actress, who found fame in Channel 4's Skins, announced her pregnancy four weeks ago and has since been sharing photos from her 'babymoon' on Instagram. And she looks blooming lovely. Kaya and her husband, actor Benjamin Walker, are expecting their first child together – having tied the knot in 2015.
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How old was Effy when she was in Skins?

The then-14-year-old student lied about her age to audition, saying she was 16, which was the minimum age requirement. (She ultimately fessed up about her true age when she was informed that the age of 16 would be too old for the character of Effy Stonem.)
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Is Skins appropriate for 13 year olds?

(Mature Audiences Only) rating—the same one used for softcore porn on late-night cable, and one which explicitly states that the program is inappropriate for anyone under 17 years of age—as well as the continued existence of the grating and whiny Canadian cartoon Caillou, what is it exactly that makes the P.T.C.
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Did any of the Skins cast date in real life?

10 Kaya Scodelario and Jack O'Connell - Skins

Kaya Scodelario and Jack O'Connell were real life sweethearts.
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Why did the cast of Skins change?

The executive producer of Skins has confirmed its entire cast will change for the next series. Bryan Elsley said: "There are risks associated with dumping a cast, but we just did it. There was some disquiet at the channel, but then they told us just to go with it.
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Which gen of Skins is the best?

1 Season 2 (8.5)

The top-rated season of Skins is the second. Here, viewers get to know the characters even better as they face more struggles. Michelle questions who she really is and attempts a romance with Sid, who finally realizes it's Cassie he loves.
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How can I reduce my melanin?

To further limit how much melanin your skin makes, you should also:
  1. limit your sun exposure.
  2. stay indoors from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., when the sun's rays are strongest.
  3. wear protective clothing, such as sunglasses, long sleeves, and hats.
  4. avoid tanning beds.
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What food makes your skin darker?

You get vitamin A from the food you eat, especially vegetables that contain beta carotene, such as carrots, sweet potatoes, spinach, and peas. Since vitamin A also functions as an antioxidant, some researchers believe this vitamin, more than any other, may be the key to melanin production.
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Does gaining weight make your skin darker?

A body that carries too much weight can lead to insulin resistance. When this happens, darkened, velvety patches called acanthosis nigricans can form, especially in areas where skin folds and overlaps like the knees, elbows, groin, armpits, and neck. Patches may appear grey, brown, or black.
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What mental illness does Effy?

She begins to have psychotic episodes and delusional symptoms and Freddie realizes that Effy has developed psychotic depression. She attempts suicide but Freddie, foreseeing this, saves her and she is taken to hospital and later, institutionalized.
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What personality type is Effy Stonem?

Effy Stonem is an unhealthy INTJ personality type. She is convinced that she is right and is closed-minded to other points of view, no matter how they are presented to her. Carrying a certain arrogance, it's clear that she thinks she is better than everyone else.
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How old is Cassie in Skins pure?

Part 1. Cassie (Hannah Murray), now 23, lives in a shared house in London and works as a waitress at a café.
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Was Freddie killed in Skins?

In the penultimate episode of the series, Freddie is murdered by Effy's psychiatrist Dr. Foster, and the last episode's main plot sees the gang investigate Freddie's disappearance.
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What disorder does JJ have in Skins?

He was introduced in the third series as a socially inept teenager who was a long-time friend of both Freddie McClair and James Cook. JJ is notable for having Asperger syndrome and was a virgin when the series started. However, as series three and four progress, JJ becomes more socially confident.
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What drugs does Effy take Skins?

Ok, she was meant to be like 14, but still. HEROIN, wtf? It was never confirmed to be the Class A drug, but that's what we were all thinking when we watched it. Effy was sneaking out of the house, going to illegal raves, injecting said drug into her arm and hanging out with older boys in a van.
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Why is my face getting darker than my body?

Our face skin produces more melanin compared to the rest of the body parts, so our face skin is generally a bit darker. The harmful rays of the sunlight can damage the melanin cells and as the face is more exposed to sunlight, it is the first to be impacted.
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Can I lighten my skin naturally?

Milk, buttermilk, and even sour milk can all help lighten skin because they contain lactic acid. A cotton ball may be soaked in plain milk and applied all over the affected areas and washed off after 20 to 30 minutes. This may be repeated every day, once or twice a day. Milk can also effectively hydrate the skin.
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Does vitamin C lighten skin?

Might Lighten Dark Spots

Vitamin C-based skin care products may lighten patches that are darker than the rest of your skin, called hyperpigmentation. In one study, vitamin C applied to the skin for 16 weeks significantly cut down on these spots.
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