Lots of people love a tan, and they can certainly look good, especially if you play it safe and use a fake tan. However, others are naturally very pale, which can also look great. It certainly has its advantages, and here I list some of the reasons why pale is a good look.
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1. It’s Natural
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If you’re from Northern Europe, like me, you’re pale for a reason! Celebrate your natural tone, rather than trying to change it (that goes for everyone, beauty comes in all shades!). I prefer to stick with my pale skin as I’m quite happy with it – and I’m too lazy for fake tan anyway. Plus I’d probably make a complete mess of it!
Oh, there are quite a few! Pale skin often means less sun damage, which can help keep your skin looking youthful. Plus, certain colors of clothing and makeup can really pop on pale skin.
Absolutely! Everyone's skin is unique, and being pale is just one of the many beautiful variations out there. Embrace your natural beauty!
Sunscreen is your best friend! It will help prevent tanning and protect you from harmful rays. Also, staying out of the sun during peak hours can help you maintain that lovely pale glow.
There's no 'better' when it comes to skin tone; it's all about what makes you feel confident and happy. Whether you love your pale skin or a sun-kissed look, own it!
Some people feel that pale skin has a classic, timeless beauty. Others appreciate the feeling of being different in a world where tanning is often encouraged. It's all about personal preference!
2. It’s Safe
A tan may look good, but too much time on the beach can be very risky. Skin cancer rates are increasing rapidly worldwide, so staying pale helps avoid that danger. If you’re pale, you’re not designed to be out in the sun! We all need a little exposure to boost out Vitamin D levels, but wait until the sun isn’t so strong, and make it short.
Oh, there are quite a few! Pale skin often means less sun damage, which can help keep your skin looking youthful. Plus, certain colors of clothing and makeup can really pop on pale skin.
Absolutely! Everyone's skin is unique, and being pale is just one of the many beautiful variations out there. Embrace your natural beauty!
Sunscreen is your best friend! It will help prevent tanning and protect you from harmful rays. Also, staying out of the sun during peak hours can help you maintain that lovely pale glow.
There's no 'better' when it comes to skin tone; it's all about what makes you feel confident and happy. Whether you love your pale skin or a sun-kissed look, own it!
Some people feel that pale skin has a classic, timeless beauty. Others appreciate the feeling of being different in a world where tanning is often encouraged. It's all about personal preference!
3. Stand out
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If everyone else is tanned, you are going to look different and original. Just look at Dita von Teese – her signature look of pale skin, dark hair and red lipstick is definitely old-school glamor. While I’m not quite as gorgeous as Dita, I like how my pale skin and blue eyes contrast with my dark hair.
Oh, there are quite a few! Pale skin often means less sun damage, which can help keep your skin looking youthful. Plus, certain colors of clothing and makeup can really pop on pale skin.
Absolutely! Everyone's skin is unique, and being pale is just one of the many beautiful variations out there. Embrace your natural beauty!
Sunscreen is your best friend! It will help prevent tanning and protect you from harmful rays. Also, staying out of the sun during peak hours can help you maintain that lovely pale glow.
There's no 'better' when it comes to skin tone; it's all about what makes you feel confident and happy. Whether you love your pale skin or a sun-kissed look, own it!
Some people feel that pale skin has a classic, timeless beauty. Others appreciate the feeling of being different in a world where tanning is often encouraged. It's all about personal preference!
4. Stay Young
Dermatologists say that much of what people think of as natural aging is actually sun damage. I don’t mean to boast, but … okay, I do. At 41, I have very few lines and people think I am at least 10 years younger. That wouldn’t happen if I’d spent years toasting myself on sunbeds. We all have to get older – but there’s no sense in making it earlier than it has to be!
Oh, there are quite a few! Pale skin often means less sun damage, which can help keep your skin looking youthful. Plus, certain colors of clothing and makeup can really pop on pale skin.
Absolutely! Everyone's skin is unique, and being pale is just one of the many beautiful variations out there. Embrace your natural beauty!
Sunscreen is your best friend! It will help prevent tanning and protect you from harmful rays. Also, staying out of the sun during peak hours can help you maintain that lovely pale glow.
There's no 'better' when it comes to skin tone; it's all about what makes you feel confident and happy. Whether you love your pale skin or a sun-kissed look, own it!
Some people feel that pale skin has a classic, timeless beauty. Others appreciate the feeling of being different in a world where tanning is often encouraged. It's all about personal preference!
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5. Back to the past
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Pale actually used to be more desirable! If you were tanned, it showed that you were a peasant and had to work in the fields. Rich people could stay undercover and thus stayed pale. It just goes to show how tanning is a thing of fashion. Don’t be swayed by what’s ‘in’ – a natural tan should be very much out of fashion.
Oh, there are quite a few! Pale skin often means less sun damage, which can help keep your skin looking youthful. Plus, certain colors of clothing and makeup can really pop on pale skin.
Absolutely! Everyone's skin is unique, and being pale is just one of the many beautiful variations out there. Embrace your natural beauty!
Sunscreen is your best friend! It will help prevent tanning and protect you from harmful rays. Also, staying out of the sun during peak hours can help you maintain that lovely pale glow.
There's no 'better' when it comes to skin tone; it's all about what makes you feel confident and happy. Whether you love your pale skin or a sun-kissed look, own it!
Some people feel that pale skin has a classic, timeless beauty. Others appreciate the feeling of being different in a world where tanning is often encouraged. It's all about personal preference!
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6. Don’t Listen
If you get any comments about ‘pale looking unhealthy’ or ‘you need some sun’, ignore them. Who cares what anyone else thinks? You don’t ‘need’ a tan – there is absolutely nothing wrong with being pale. Wear shorts if you want, and ignore remarks about your white legs, it’s just an opinion!
Oh, there are quite a few! Pale skin often means less sun damage, which can help keep your skin looking youthful. Plus, certain colors of clothing and makeup can really pop on pale skin.
Absolutely! Everyone's skin is unique, and being pale is just one of the many beautiful variations out there. Embrace your natural beauty!
Sunscreen is your best friend! It will help prevent tanning and protect you from harmful rays. Also, staying out of the sun during peak hours can help you maintain that lovely pale glow.
There's no 'better' when it comes to skin tone; it's all about what makes you feel confident and happy. Whether you love your pale skin or a sun-kissed look, own it!
Some people feel that pale skin has a classic, timeless beauty. Others appreciate the feeling of being different in a world where tanning is often encouraged. It's all about personal preference!
7. Gothic Glory
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If you’re a goth, or you love the gothic/vampire look, then you’re on to a winner if you’re pale. Whoever saw a vampire with a tan? Your lily-white skin will be a perfect dramatic contrast to all that black clothing.
Do you get comments about your fair skin – complimentary or otherwise? Do you love it, or have you always longed to be tanned? For all the reasons I’ve listed above – and many I haven’t – be pale and proud!
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Anonymous: I'm really pale and very very very self conscious about it to the point that it is making very emotional... life sucks :(
Erin: I come from a big family of italians who tan VERY easily. Only one of my cousins and myself are pale.. the irish in us is a LOT more dominant. It's definitely weird when I'm out with all of my family and I'll stand out more because of my skin.. I almost avoid wearing shorts in public because I look so pale.
Desiree: i always get picked on for my pale skin. it won't get tan!!!! i feel so self concious about it. so for prom, in order to look my best, i went for a fake bake. a tan-in-a-can. well.... it said results would appear in 4 hours.... 4 hours later, i'm still white as a ghost! 6 hours later, it appeared, in bruise-like spoltches--my mom thot they were from my bf! we discovered the $30 tan we bought (and multiple different ones since then) were crap bc my skin is just too fair so? so, now i embrace it and my bf tells me everyday he loves my porclen, snow white skin. it makes me sstand out, and in 40 years, i'll still have smooth creamy skin! :)
S: I was quite pale up until this summer. I'm tanned not and miss my paleness, not to mention I'm worried about my skin from being in the sun.
Ciara: I'm from Ireland, and I don't tan, but I love it! Because if i did tan, then i wouldnt have my freckles and I love my freckles :D
Beauty: I look better when I am tanned My skin is very very white and pale I dont like it :(
Rachel: I'm a very pale redhead, so this article made me feel a lot better. I recently got sunburned from a day at the lake, so I KNOW I won't tan. It's a matter of accepting it. You absolutely can't change your natural skin tone. I'm learning to embrace it :)
Klaudia: another one is (if you wear makeup), you don't have to constantly change foundation shades. it's always such a pain since your complexion changes every time you're in the sun. besides, I've always thought pale skin was classic and beautiful. some automatically associate it with sickness, but if it's done right (as in you have a healthy glow with which blush can help with), it looks gorgeous.
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