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What is the ruling on going to artificial tanning salons for cosmetic purposes and to change skin color to brown?

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Changing skin color to brown by exposure to sunlight or by going to artificial tanning salons is permissible, because it is a temporary change, like dyeing hair. Scholars have permitted adornments that are not permanent, such as kohl. It is a condition for a woman, when using tanning salons, that she be safe from men seeing her. And while permissible, it is preferable for a Muslim woman to stay away from such luxuries.

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