During the summer, my Instagram is full of sun-kissed selfies accompanied by some caption about how the new tan somehow makes life so much better. I used to believe that I was missing out on something extraordinary due to my "gingeritis" and disability to tan, but over the years I have realized that my porcelain skin is just fine. Here are just a few reasons that us pasty girls have it better.
1. Our skin can be compared to dolls
Yeah, you may think your bronzed skin is great, but do you have a doll named after your complexion?
2. Freckles
You may not think freckles are cute, but I happen to love a freckles face. If you’re too tan, those beautiful spots don’t really show up.
3. A natural deterrent
If someone is absolutely bothering you, you can blind them with your all natural light source.
4. Skin cancer risk is lower
Us pale gals know that we cannot tan, therefore we do not try to and stay inside more, therefore less chances of skin cancer
5. We have an excuse to stay inside
It is the middle of July so most days down here in Alabama it is 90 plus degrees outside. We have an excuse to stay inside when everyone else wishes they did.
All in all, every complexion is equally beautiful. Instead of trying to change what you were born with, embrace it. I know I used to dream of bronzed skin, but I am now happy with my unique color, and others should be happy with theirs too. The truth is, we were all made different for a reason. What kind of world would this be if we all looked the same?
