So I'm italian, and I'm pressured by family/friends/media to have a tan because most italians have tanned skin.
I'm naturally light skinned (not pale) but I do tan easily. The thing is, I'm so tired of tanning..and I don't want to ruin my skin. And I hate fake tanning products! I tried it and it's so annoying having to waste my time reapplying each day. But, I feel like every guy prefers girls to have tanned skin; on TV all you see is tanned skin! I'm fine with my skin color overall. Do guys really care what your skin tone is? Does it matter if your just plain white or tan?
when making desicions about how you present yourself to the world, you should ALWAYS do what you, and only you, feel is right. Always be yourself and don't listen to what your family and frinds and especially the media says. If they truly are your friends and fam they should love you just as you are... tan or not :)
Guys always perfer a natural beauty over someone who is fake and plastic. So, embrace your snow white skin and let your natural beauty shine! It will make you unique and you will stand out, in a good way.
1gb3 answered Wednesday July 14 2010, 5:16 pm: Dear Reader,
What does it matter what other want you to do??? why are you trying to please everybody else?? DO what you think is right,and not worry about what people say,it is in their opinion!!!
Girls and guys are different,and your great in your own way so do not worry,you are the ONLY one who knows what is good for you NOT everybody else!!!
gallina [ 1gb3's advice column | Ask 1gb3 A Question ]
NinjaNeer answered Tuesday July 6 2010, 8:25 am: Join me in my quest to bring pasty white back into style!
Yes, traditionally people think of Italians as being tanned. There are a lot of Italians, however, who are very fair with blonde hair.
There's this huge thing going right now that says "You need to have a tan!" and it's silly. Tanning is bad for your skin, and fake tanning stuff ALWAYS looks orangey and, well, fake!
There are plenty of women with pale skin who are gorgeous. Just take a look at Christina Hendricks :) There are so many colours that will look incredible on you that fake-n-bake girls can't wear, and you end up having a unique look. [ NinjaNeer's advice column | Ask NinjaNeer A Question ]
xoxonicole answered Tuesday July 6 2010, 1:36 am: I'm half Japanese half Mexican. Whenever I go to Japan (which is often), all the japanese people are pale white and I feel like I'm sticking out. I'm really really dark naturally. Even with SPF 70 I still tan :/. Embrace your skin. I want to be white sometimes. Everyone wants what they don't have. [ xoxonicole's advice column | Ask xoxonicole A Question ]
snarky answered Tuesday July 6 2010, 12:47 am: You need to address how this is affecting you to them. Their behavior is utterly ridiculous and ignorant, and no matter what skin tone you are it has nothing to do with your background, and moreover, who you are as a person.
Judging by what you've stated, there are some deep seated issues regarding how you present yourself. Not surprising when you're living in a world that's constantly shoving mainstream propaganda down your throat. The truth is, you are beautiful the way you are.
You should be tired. At this point, I'd be fed up. There's absolutely nothing wrong with not tanning. Actually, there's more wrong WITH tanning than not. Skin cancer isn't beautiful. You are entitled to love the skin you are in. And no, it does not matter if you are white, black or tan. Real men care about personalities. [ snarky's advice column | Ask snarky A Question ]
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