You have either been friends with a pale person, or you are pale yourself. So most people understand the struggles us pale people go through. Don't get me wrong, being pale has its pros and cons! Some pros include having pretty clear skin, but some cons include sunburning and people not understanding what being pale entails. Many people can relate to some of the blessings and curses that come with having pale skin.
1. Sunburn!!!
You learned very quickly that your best friend is 100+ SPF sunblock. If you forgot your sunblock, you ended up burned so bad, you blistered. You also learned at a very young age that you will never be tan because your skin simply can't tan.
2. Freckles are our tan!
You pride yourself with freckles, that's how you know you are "tanning." People sometimes say,"Wow you are actually getting a little tan — oh, I see, it's just your freckles!"
3. Foundation is your nightmare!
instead of looking like your face is darker than the rest of your body, you just don't wear foundation.
4. You most likely have a low tolerance to heat as well.
Thank your blue eyes and red hair/red cast in your hair for that.
5. When people try to tell you to go outside more.
What they don't understand is the fact that you can spend every day out in the sun and still never tan! From four years of marching band, I can tell you that.
6. When even the clouds let you down!
You thought you didn't need that sunblock!
7. Doing any physical activity.
I don't know how many times someone's commented on my red face. Like I didn't already know it was red, thanks.
8. Having pale legs.
I also can't count the number of times someone has commented on my pasty white legs.
9. This little gem!
10. You've joked about being a vampire before.
Especially when you have sunblock on, and it shines in the sunlight.
11. You've had this happen quite a bit!
Your face is just naturally pale...
12. You are the fairest of them all.
13. After years of applying sunblock, you are just tired of it.
But, you have to apply it so you don't burn.
14. When you try to take a selfie, but you end up very washed out.
You have learned what lighting you look the best in.
15. When people think you are blushing a lot.
Your face is just naturally red.
16. You've been told that you wouldn't look right actually being tan.
Like I ever wanted to be tan anyway...
17. You actually are proud of who you are and embrace it!
You'd rather be pale and healthy than tan and wrinkly.
18. You are allergic to the sun.
Sun poisoning is a thing, and combined with sunburn, you are itchy and it burns!
