(I also posted this in r/nostupidquestions because, well, this may be a “duh” question, but it’s not to me! I’m giving you guys more info because maybe someone here can relate to me or you may have questions as I’ve dealt with this a LONG time).

ME HISTORY W/ VITILIGO: I’m just about 90% covered with vitiligo. I’ve had it probably 24 years. It was triggered by a severe allergic reaction when I was a kid. It sucked. My skin was a BEAUTIFUL deep rich brown. Then I didn’t. Then I tried UVB treatments & some other things that failed. Then some of my hair turned white and the kids made fun. Whatever. My white hair is cool AF.

THE CONTEXT QUESTION: I lived in Dallas, TX 9 years before moving to Los Angeles a few years back. Since moving to LA, my skin has naturally “blended” together (didn’t even notice this until a month ago). The sun seemed to have tanned me through clothing because I ALWAYS had spots.

In Dallas today and spent (maybe) 3 minutes TOTAL getting out of the car and walking into a store 2x. Car was tinted, no other direct sunlights. Got into the house and looked down to find my spots have tanned and I’m no longer all one color again. EVERYWHERE.

The elevation is not much different but the smog/dust/etc. is. On a clear day in LA, I can still be in the sun and not tan.

What gives? Anyone?? Anyone else?? ANYWAY!

P.S. I use sunscreen. I’m looking for recommendations if anyone knows of one that’s great, smells good, maybe has some tint or shimmer. Not Neutrogena or Coppertone (got HORRIFIC burns from those sunscreens). I have photo of you want to see - HORRIFIC.