To tan, or not to tan?

[faifai]

I think you look about 100x better without a tan! Your skin looks so much fresher, healthier, and more glowy! In the tan photos, you look at least 10 years older to me.

I'm an NC45, East Indian, and it alarms me when people who are naturally much paler than me end up approaching my skintone. It just doesn't look natural at all, and despite what everyone says, intentionally dark tans DO tend to look orange/burnt brown, especially to someone who naturally has darker skin.

I also live in AZ, land of the ultra-tanned people, and it is sad to see so many girls irreparably damaging their skin just so they can look...exactly like everyone else. The majority of older Scottsdale women here were obviously tanning worshipers when they were our age, and it's really obvious that they have tons of skin damage because of it. They look dry, leathery, and look prematurely old.

 

[Brittni]

ITA with above posters. My favorite is the first. I like you better w/darker hair too. It really shows off how beautiful your face is!

I think that if anything you should just maintain the tan you have now. That way you still enjoy your perks of tanning without overloading the damaging effects of tanning.

It really is a big dilemma though, eh? I'm super pale -- can't even be matched in MAC foundations -- and although I love my smooth porcelain skin lately I can't stop thinking about trying to tan. The mess of sunless lotions and the uneven that can happen so easily really annoys me to no end. I'd just be happy with a fair amount of color, and I think that in the first picture of you you should just maintain that because it's not even "WHITE" lol. It's healthy... looking!

 

[Cosmogrl]

I think you look better with out the tan! And just think - you look WAY better pale than you would if you got skin cancer on your face and had to use that medication to relieve it. I've seen girl's who have gotten skin cancer on their face and had to use this medication that makes your face look like ground hamburger meat. Not pretty... now having nice, fair skin - that's beautiful!

 

[n_c]

I think you look better without a tan.

 

[M.A.C. head.]

Don't take this in a mean spirited way, because you know I have mad love for you, but you look absolutely ridiculous with that tanned skin. You look fake and orange.

Your natural skin tone is so pretty and you look like a person that's happy and healthy, and having a good time being just who she is.

That being said, if tanning is something that you really love and miss, do it; but IN MODERATION. With all of the new research and knowledge about the dangers of it and the fact that your own father has skin cancer...come on darling, you are much smarter than that.

 

[sweetie0716]

I think you look soo much better without tanning all the time. You still have that beautiful glow even without tanning. I wouldn't risk it if I were you. You look gorgeous no matter what! 1,000 % for no tanning beds!

 

[elegant-one]

You're so pretty, I wouldn't even worry about needing a tan. I like the blonde hair

I enjoy your FOTD!

Yeah, tanning & sun = wrinkles. I've always worn sunglasses & kept my face out of the sun & at almost 50 - no wrinkles

 

[kimmae17]

i tanned for all 4 years at college, and i was mega tan and mega blonde. looking back i think i look ridiculous! the one thing i didnt like about it is that - since i have a very pink skin tone, when i am tan its less pink looking. when i am pale my pink cheeks are out of control. but let me tell you its not worth it. i def have the beginning of crows feet and i squint forehead line. and i am in constant fear of skin cancer. so now i just self tan! the dior for face is AWESOME and bare escentuals one for body. i havent been out in the sun almost at all this summer and i am still pretty tan!

 

[BeautyPsycho]

I won't even mention skin damage and all that, I think you already know... I'll just say what I see- You look soooooo much better in that 1st pic... (and I like your hair color there).. and yes, you look younger.. fresh, cute, gorgeous!

 

[Kelaia]

I think you look much more gorgeous in the first pic

 

[lovelyweapon]

I have to disagree with some of the above posters mentioning that you appear 'orange' or 'ridiculous'. I think you look gorgeous with both shades, even though that is a matter of opinion. I, personally, am a tanner and I'm trying to find alternatives to tanning but there really is just nothing like it

I agree with Brittni, you should just try to maintain the tan you have now and do it very, very moderately if anything. I'm definitely on the same boat as you! Tanning is terrible for your skin and even though I LOVE it, I'm also seeking alternatives..

 

[Mabelle]

I don't mean to sound rude, but know that ican see the "tanned" pictures, i really must insist that you don't tan! You're "pale picture" is absolutly beautiful. you're skin looks healthy and glowing. You're eyes stand out. You're darker hair looks more natural, and makes you'\re features stand out wonderfully.

In the tanned ones... you're way too tanned. It looks fake. It blurrs out you're beautiful features. Sorry, but it does look ridiculous. In the blond/tanned one, well, you look fake. It's really not a good look.
I don't want to sound mean, but you asked for our opinion, and i'm going to be honest.

And besides all that, skin cancer! come on, don't risk you're life for vanity. It's so not worth it.

 

[user79]

Your untanned pic is what I look like with a tan.

lol

 

[Corvs Queen]

^Ditto!

 

[NicksWifey]

Wow, thanks everyone. I honestly feel funny now saying that I feel/look so pale, because some of y'all still think I'm tan

I guess that truly shows what a tan-o-holic I seriously was! People are always telling me I have a glow nowadays instead of how unhealthy my tan looks and that I look younger now than I did before.

I think I'm just going to stick to the sunless products I've been using, although I don't use that crap on my face because I break out in hives.

Thanks for everyone's opinions!

 

[FiestyFemme]

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Originally Posted by NicksWifey People are always telling me I have a glow nowadays instead of how unhealthy my tan looks and that I look younger now than I did before.

I think you look younger with your skin lighter... I think the glow really contributes to that too. I think you look so much prettier with your skin lighter, but I know how tanning is addictive. Skin cancer runs in my family, so I quit tanning a long time ago. I doubt I'll ever see the inside of a tanning bed again, and I'm just praying I haven't done too much damage. I know how addictive tanning can be, but I think you're doing the best thing by staying out of the bed.

 

[Sario]

I'm probably kind of a freak with the sunscreen and staying out of the sun, but I really think you look much better paler with the coppery hair, it's a combination that just makes you look gorgeous. I always think people with tans too dark for their natural complexion just look kind of freakish. Not to mention the whole "it's horrible for your skin and just promotes wrinkles and spots and cancer" thing which I'm sure you've heard tons of times.
Just my $0.02 =)

 

[kimmy]

i think you look best in your nc37 skin.

 

[sofabean]

i definitely think you look better without a tan! show off your natural beauty

 

[Violent Pink]

The dark tan with the blonde hair is edging on ganguro territory! I definitely like you more natural looking. It may be a "real" tan but it looks very synthetic on you for some reason!

Tanorexia kills!