To tan, or not to tan?

[NicksWifey]

LOL not to sound ignorant but what is ganguro?

 

[Violent Pink]

It was this trend in the 90's in Japan where girls bleached their hair blonde and wore light eye makeup and tanned really, really dark.
This one is pretty extreme, but you get the point! The whole idea of the trend was to look as unnatural as possible (in contrast to "classic" asian beauty, which is dark hair and milky skin).

 

[Pamcakes]

Your natural skin tone looks absolutely gorgeous/flawless! I just got a tan for the first time recently, although i love it..i'm excited to get back to the "old me"

 

[Claire84]

You always look beautiful, but you're ligher skin looks even more gorgeous on you. Plus in that first photo you still have a natural looking tan - that's the sort of tan I have to use self-tanners ever week to achieve (unfortunately I'm naturally lighter than NC15!).

 

[STolEn_KisS]

I'm jealous!! Your skin looks tanned when you are not tanning. Honestly, I don't like ur tanned skin. It looks damaged.

 

[stacylynne]

Tanning beds are so bad for you. I use to tan when I was younger as well.
But guess what?? they make bronzer, self tanning lotions.
I would highly rec. you using a SPF.
I'm 35 & I don't look a day over 25.
You can still use yummy moisterizers by using aromatherapy oils in a bath & using oils & lotions.

But please stop tanning. Ask any dermatogist, they will all say it's so bad for you.
Good Luck

 

[k.a.t]

Your natural skin is beautiful!
You wanna see pale? I would have to tan for a whole week all day everyday to get to the shade of your natural skin....ok maybe a slight exaggeration but you get the idea lol
I'm so jealous of your skin! i don't think it's worth damaging it if it's already gorgeous..

 

[LP_x]

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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

Almost 50?!

No way!! You look fantastic - not a day over 30 I always thought from your avatar. Wow, I'm stunned.

Nick'sWifey I think you've already decided not to tan but just wanted to add I think you look better in the first pic, which is 'without a tan', which coincidently is a tan that I'd love to have

I think you look gorgeous now with lighter skin and dark hair.

 

[LP_x]

Lol I didn't realise this thread is months old. Just shocked that elegant-one is nearly 50.

 

[IDontKnowMomo]

I think you look better without a tan.
If you do decide to start tanning again, you'd better stay out of those tanning beds! Spray tans and lotions only!

 

[NicksWifey]

Y'all would be proud. It took learning I had to have my first thyroid surgery to stop me from tanning. I haven't tanned since September 10. I will never tan again and believe me, you wouldn't believe how much my foundation shade has changed in the matter of a month and a couple of weeks!

 

[Almost black.]

You look much better with your natural skin tone, without tan definitely.

 

[MzzRach]

Good job Britt! You are gorgeous and your skin will stay beautiful now that tanning is no longer part of your life. Not to mention healthy.

XO

 

[AllisonWeaver]

I truly think you look best with out. I think the tan color looks unnatural. You're a gorgeous girl, and definitely don't need to tan!!

 

[Kai322]

I don't remember u posting this, but I think its' ur choice.

Just my $0.02 =)

 

[SamanthaMor]

The first time I used the Pure Aloe Face Treatment from the Made from Earth skincare line I was so impressed I threw out every other bottle of lotion I had. It makes my skin so soft instantly and smells so good. It helps keep my skin moisturized for days even after my showers. I have noticed an improvement in my tan too. It helps my skin tan better because it has more moisture and keeps the tan I have even if I don't go to the tanning bed for a week. I would definitely recommend this to anyone whether they tan or not!