Anyone who uses the summer as a chance to get tan likely has no idea of the struggles that pale people go through that season. Even though there are a multitude of problems and issues that occur for anyone that happens to be pale in the summer, 12, in particular, stand out to be completely and utterly annoying.

1. Sunscreen Is Required For Any Outdoor Activity. Period.

There is no escaping it. Whether you are swimming in a pool or simply sitting outside, sunscreen has to be applied. You either have to sunscreen it up or tomato it up.

2. When You Get Really Burnt And Someone Says “You’re Going To Get So Tan When That Heals!”

No, no, and no! Once this heals, you know you will be just as pale as you were before.

3. Sunscreen Acne

When one is lathered up 24/7 with sunscreen, how do you expect your pores to get a break. Acne is guaranteed for us cursed, pale people.

4. Wearing Extra Clothes At The Beach

Who doesn’t love the multitude of sunburn freckles all over them? The beauty of the sunburn freckle invasion on your body is how different they look compared to natural freckles. What an unsatisfying gift from the sun.

6. Two Words: Sunburn Peeling

Shedding our skin like snakes. How lovely.

7. Sticky Aloe If You Do Get Burnt

The sun has beaten you once again and now you must endure covering your body in aloe and having to wait until it drys before continuing to do anything. You even have to have someone put aloe on your back as if you are helpless. What a great feeling!

8. When People Ask “Haven’t You Gone Outside? You’re So Pale!”

Vampire pale to sunset orange. An unnatural horror.

10. Awkward Clothing Burn Lines

Not only do you burn easily, but the shape of your clothes will effect the shape of your burn. Everyone will know exactly what you were wearing the day the sun attacked you.

11. Reapplying

Even with the multitude of struggles you are put through three months a year, you still have to admit that summer is fun. (As long as you are careful).