Is pale skin unhealthy?
929723
Pale skin isn't unhealty. The color of ones skin is dictated by the amount of melanin produced within the skin. The sun increases the productions of said melanin, causing a gradual increase in shading of the skin. It doesn't matter what color you are intially. The process works the same way for everyone. It's all in your body.
1164007
Because of the hormone that makes your skin light or dark.  The more melatonin you have the darker the skin.  If you have light skin you should use a sunscreen or stay out of the sun.  Or in about 20 years you'll look like a prune.
264925
No, not at all, a lot of people have lighter patches on their skin. My sister even has it in her hair, she's got dark brown hair within the middle a blond patch. It's called pigment-vlek in dutch, but I don't know in English.\n\nDo not take pills, as some people recommend you, it's totally normal!!!!
617804
There are certain things about your situation you didn't mention, like what is the natural ethnicity of your skin colour. Its cold hearted to suggest asking Michael Jackson, who has never darkened his skin and remains a mystery how it was lightened in the first place (he claims to have vitiligo which looks much different than what he is suggesting). You are obviously troubled by this. Tanning, if your skin has the ability now, is unsafe as there is risk of skin cancer developing. See a hair dresser about hair colour and see a doctor about your skin condition. I wouldn't take a pill that claims to alter hair colour. Hydroquinone is not available in some countries due to cancer risk factors.
675889
Never mind the wrinkles you are more prone to skin cancr-When are you all going to learn the Sun is not your skin's friend? One hundred years ago women protected their skin and milky white was considered beautiful. Skin color is not a sign of true beauty and I think red heads with fair skin are as lovely as anyone who tans. Women who don't tan will look a lot younger than the ones who do. If you want skin like shoe leather in the future and possibly cancer keep tanning
998719
Sleep and lots of it. Our body needs to regenerate itself for the loss of energy. Studies shown that with proper rest, one can have healthier, glowing skin.\nAs for the second part of your question, it could be stress related. Learn to manage it by organizing your time & managing it better, allow yourself space to breathe.\nSeek help from a dermatologist if condition worsens. Keep face clean and dry. Avoid contact with dirty fingernails. Drink plenty of water.\nWe face worry no matter what the age. It's a fact of life. There're no shortcuts about it but to face it head on. Weigh your problems equally & learn to prioritise your "to-do list."\nHope this helped.
328268
If you are otherwise healthy and just have fair, delicate skin like I do, there really isn't much you can do. Just eat right and stay healthy.\nMake sure with your doctor that you don't have any underlying problems first though.
692222
I've kept my skin soft by NOT tanning all these years, but I've got a natural pigmentation to my skin most people don't (half Native American, half Italian).  Olay has now come out with a new lotion that gives the skin a touch of color, and being lotion and not a tanning spray, its reported by them not to streak.  It's called "Touch of Sun".  But if you need a tan because of being in a wedding, or something similar, I suggest getting a sprayed on tan all over.  It's safer for the skin, and lasts about 3 to 4 days.  IF this is because you're going on vacation and need it because you'll be out in the sun, just be careful...wear a light sunscreen so you don't burn, and take it slowly.  Good luck and have fun whatever the reason!
1009403
Yes.  And damage is actually already done prior to the burn.  The human body requires a mere 15 minutes per week of natural sunlight for the amout of vit. D it gives and the body needs.\n\nAny prolonged sun exposure is detrimental to your skin.  People who have never even been burned but just naturally tan get skin cancer, as well as premature wrinkling and even the leathery skin.
335472
It was considered fashionable to have very pale skin, meaning you were rich enough to always stay indoors and hire other people to do anything that required going outdoors.  As a result of such pale skin, you could see a person's blood vessels more easily and overall skin would have a bluish tint.
835220
It should be close to a clear color, if you drink enough water. A light yellow color is alright but you could drink a little more water. If its dark then thats not really good. You would need to drink more water and eat healthier.
787157
What the statistics don't mention are the skin types that these skin cancer victims have. And in most cases, the people with skin cancer are, not surprisingly, have fair skin. Look at all the othere countries in the same latitudes as Australia and you will find the native people have dark skin. That skin type is suited to the tropics.
1104533
it's called acanthosis nigricans and the skin isn't only darker, but also has a velvety feel to it. It can be a sign of this so-called metabolic syndrome, which consists of obesity, diabetes, and high blood fats. it isn't a proof for any of these conditions though.
896160
I think it depends on your natural skin tone. If you ever watch Desperate Housewives, Brie (marcia cross) has alabaster skin. It's practically white! She's a natural redhead and that whole tone suits her. She wouldn't look good tan. Now me, for instance, I have a lot of natural olive tones in my skin, but I'm still a white guy. However, the olive tones allow me to tan really easily and as a result I look a lot healthier and radiant with a tan. I think the general consensus is that if you have light features, a fair complexion suits you better. Now judging by your avatar, I'd say you have dark dark hair and pale skin. If your look is kinda pale, maybe you want to add a little color with some blush, but if you're really pale?? Then I'd suggest staying really white, because chances are you have a northern european background, which means STAY away from the sun. In my opinion, stay pale if your're super pale already, chances are your skin quality is fantastic, and try to tan if you can tan easily, like me.\n\nHope this helps! Vote me for best answer, I'm trying to get my level up! ;-)
1108264
haven't you been listening?  it is not wise to get too much sun.  cancer is not fun.  cancer can kill you.  skin cancer is not always detected before it's too late.  once the cancer starts - it will not stop - it has to be cut out - which leaves a scar.\n\nwhat is the big deal about changing the natural color of your skin?  you really won't be a different person for changing it.  if you're hoping to attract someone by being unaturally dark, you aren't being real with yourself.  i hope you don't try to build a relationship based on skin tone.  if you aren't desireable as a personality, the skin thing will only complicate the relationship thing.  \n\nand the cancer will screw everything up.
1163396
A woman's skin color is, for the most part, neither attractive nor ugly. One thing that can be beautiful though is textured skin, particularly on a woman. That is, when the skin is covered with light freckles that are only slightly darker than the skin that they are on, something which happens to occur mostly in pale-skinned women. It makes the skin look like marble.
1186475
Don't tan. It's unhealthy and you'll be all wrinkly (or get skin cancer) later in life. Pale is in.