I've been trying out just laying in the sun a bit every day to possibly get a bit of a tan, but I haven't really noticed any difference after about a week of it.Is there anything in particular to keep in mind when doing such a thing?
You've been in the Underdark too long.
Enjoy your cancer
Increase time spent exposed to sun = darker skin hue
How long are you outside? For several years, I spent about 10 hours a day outside in the middle of the summer for four days (band camp) and ended up having a pretty nice tan for the next half-year or so.