I have really pale skin and I'm constantly made fun of for it, especially now that it's summer. Tan skin seems so much more attractive. Should I go to a tanning salon or just accept my pale skin?
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Pale skin is beautiful and feminine.
I think you should embrace the many good things about pale skin instead of focusing on the fact that it's a little "different." You should definitely get some sun, because you need your Vitamin D, but use sunscreen and don't lay out or go to tanning salons. You needn't compromise your health like that for someone else's ideas of beauty. Make pale skin work for you, and love it. --Posted by cutiebatootie 01:24AM EST 06/28/07
Fake it.
If you want to be darker or tanner, just get a tanning lotion or add some bronzer to your regular lotion. That way you'll have a tan and you can still use sunscreen to protect your skin. Stay away from salons and the sun! --Posted by baby_ty_ty 10:41PM EST 06/27/07
Love yourself for who you are.
You're probably a very pretty girl already. Tanning will wrinkle the skin and makes you look older. My 25-year-old sister now has really wrinkly skin and bags under her eyes because of tanning. Just buy a tanning lotion. They really work--my mom is pale and she uses them. Hope this helps. --Posted by ladydelish4eva 05:18PM EST 06/27/07
Don't let anyone pressure you into changing yourself.
Please don't ever change your appearance for the sake of others because it will only make you feel unhappy. If you must go into the sun, be sure to use sunscreen.
Fair skin can be so attractive too! Have you seen Zhang Ziyi? Just check out her complexion. Fair skin makes you look younger, brighter, and fresher.
As for the people who make fun of you, tell them politely that you don't like what they're doing. Good luck! --Posted by whitetoxic 07:23AM EST 06/27/07
I know how you feel.
Before this summer I was as pale as could be! I started going to the beach a lot and staying out in the sun. I honestly don't think you should go to a tanning salon. Tanning beds are like cancer in a box! If you really don't like how pale you are, try tanning outside, or join a camp that has activities held outside. --Posted by blessthefall123 09:53PM EST 06/26/07
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