The Great Tanning Debate: A Dark Affair
Ah, the sun-kissed skin craze—a phenomenon that’s trending hotter than a sunbather on the hottest beach in Miami! But hold your sun hats, folks! We’ve got a riveting tale of contrasts between two distinctly different, albeit equally passionate, skincare enthusiasts: the porcelain princess and the bronzed enthusiast. Who’s winning this dark war of aesthetics? Let’s dive in, shall we?
Whiteness vs. Darkness: A Battle of Tones
In one corner, we have our brave author, a lady who pursues whiteness with a fervor reserved for Netflix binge-watching. Armed with parasols, hats that could be mistaken for modern art installations, and an arsenal of sunscreen that even the mighty SPF 50 would bow to, she is safely ensconced in her quest to dodge the sun and its dastardly tanning rays.
Meanwhile, across the digital landscape, we have the likes of Megan Blain—a girl who appears to be playing a game of tanning hide-and-seek with her original complexion, and, trust me, the stakes seem incredibly high! At just 18, she’s amassed a sun-kissed glow that could double as a security warning for overexposure. I mean, I’m all for healthy skin, but when you start resembling an overcooked piece of meat, maybe that’s a sign to slow down, yeah?
The Rise of the Tanning Bed Warriors
Megan’s journey started innocently enough—who doesn’t love a little glow to go with that summer dress? But it quickly escalated to half an hour on a tanning bed every day as if she was trying to summon the spirit of a crispy cranky lobster. And let’s not forget the oil! Not just any oil, folks, but the kind that would make even your grandma gasp and look for her cholesterol pills.
Oh, and the internet, being the delightful cesspool of opinions it is, couldn’t help but weigh in. “Burnt to a crisp” and “cremated” were tossed around like confetti. But what’s truly fascinating is that Megan—our undeterred warrior—simply enhanced her tanning game even further! She now tans only four days a week, because why ease up on the sun wrath when you can just slightly compromise on your skin health?
A Tan-Tastic Trend with a Dark Side
Now, let’s not get too carried away here. The staggering popularity of tanning isn’t just a quirk limited to our Megan; it’s a full-blown cultural epidemic! It would seem that in many parts of Europe and America, being bronze is akin to wearing that designer bag—instantly recognizable, boasting status, and, of course, boasting questionable life choices.
And while we’re attributing blame, let’s not skip over the ever-stylish Coco Chanel, who practically launched tanning into the realm of haute couture. The lady got burnt and suddenly it was a global trend! Talk about turning up the heat! (Cue the fashion police!)
Who knew beams of sunshine could become synonymous with affluence, right? If having dark skin means you’re living the dream down at the beach house, well, suddenly everyone and their grandma wants a piece of that sun-made gold! But here’s the kicker—a stark reminder that while a tan may make you feel like a million bucks, the darkened skin can come with a hefty price tag in the form of skin cancer. Yes, you heard that right! 75% increased risk from just a single indoor tanning session before you turned 35. That’s enough to give anyone second thoughts.
Endorphins & Aesthetic Addiction
What’s fascinating—and frankly a tad alarming—is the addictive nature of tanning. Sunshine releases endorphins, or as I like to call them, “happy hormones.” But there’s a slippery slope here: many of our tanned friends have come to believe that radiating a golden glow directly correlates to their confidence levels. And who doesn’t want confidence? But folks, let’s hold off before we turn our skin into a syncopated beat of “dark equals attractiveness!”
Let’s Talk About Balance
As I sit here, caught in the middle of this tanning tug-of-war, I’m left pondering the beauty of balance. After all, black or white, dark or light; every skin tone has its unique charm! Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, or so they say—but perhaps it should also be in the realm of sanity.
Final Thoughts: The Sun May Shine, But So Should Caution
In conclusion, I say to all those caught up in the tanning tornado: let’s find some moderation, shall we? Embrace the unique tones we come in, wear your SPF like a badge of honour, and if you’re going to tan—do it wisely! Because the last thing anyone wants is to be running around like crispy bacon while everyone else is looking sleek and healthy. So, grab a hat, grab some cream, and let’s soak up that sun responsibly! Cheers!
I am a woman who pursues whiteness, and I believe there are many people like me.
In order to avoid getting tanned, when you go out in the summer, you often wear a parasol, sun-protective clothing, and a sun-protective hat. To be on the safe side, you sometimes even apply an extra layer of sunscreen.
However,Megan Blain from the UK is completely opposite to me. Her goal is to darken her originally fair skin, and she has reached an almost “crazy” level.
This madness can be seen from the comparison photos of her before and after. Meghan originally had fair skin, but now Meghan is so dark that she looks like she has a different race.
She started using a tanning bed when she was 16, for half an hour every day. To enhance the tanning effect, she would also apply oil in advance. This has been going on for two years. She is 18 years old this year.
After her photos were posted online, they were ridiculed by a large number of netizens, who thought Meghan looked likeIt looks like it has been roasted or “cremated”。
When she goes out, people often stop to look at her dark skin, and even make rude remarks.
But Meghan didn’t take it seriously;She said she would not give up her pursuit of dark skin because of other people’s comments, and would only feel that she was not dark enough.
She admitted that she really likes the way she looks after tanning. She puts on brightly colored clothes and the collision of two extreme colors makes her more beautiful. For this reason, she also lights up the lights more frequently to maintain this “beauty”.
It wasn’t until one day that she discovered a suspicious patch on her skin that kept growing that she began to be afraid.
But her tanning behavior has not stopped, it can only be said to be slightly restrained——I used to take half an hour of tanning bed photos every day, but now I change it to 4 days a week.。
Abroad, there are many people who have the same hobby as Meghan. Julie Elrod, who is in her 50s in Florida, is also a crazy tanning enthusiast.
She started using tanning beds at the age of 24. Due to excessive exposure to ultraviolet rays, she was diagnosed with skin cancer on her scalp at the age of 36. After surgical removal, she started tanning again.
In her words: “I’m certainly aware of the risks of tanning bed abuse, but tanning is highly addictive。”
It wasn’t until she was diagnosed with cancer for the second time that she began to face the matter.
After experiencing “After 2 episodes of illness, I underwent a total of 12 surgeries, each requiring 70 stitches.“After the treatment process, Julie reluctantly quit tanning and returned to her original fair skin.
Why is tanning popular in Europe and America?
As we all know, the reason why people are dark is melanin, and melanin is produced by the human body to protect the human body from damage when it is exposed to ultraviolet (or other light) exposure.
Ultraviolet rays can be used to sterilize. A small amount of exposure can promote the body’s synthesis of vitamin D, making rickets less likely to occur. This is why it is recommended that children often bask in the sun.
But ultraviolet rays are also terrible. If you are not careful, they will damage human cells, ranging from sunburn and peeling, to serious causes of dark spots, skin aging, and even cancer. Julie is a real case.
Knowing that there are risks, why are there still many foreign countries addicted to “tanning”? This is actually related to the foreign tanning trend.
Tanning first originated in EuropeBefore the 20th century, people still preferred light-colored skin. At that time, people thought that dark skin was a symbol of the lower class, because these people needed to work outdoors, and the upper class usually held umbrellas when going out.
But after the 1920s, aesthetics began to change.
Initially, there were some “medical” reasons, believing that sunlight is beneficial to the human body, so some people began to “go out of their way” to bask in the sun.
But it really started to become popular because of fashion designer Coco Chanel. She got sunburned while traveling in France and her skin became bronzed, instantly starting a tanning trend.
At that time, people felt thatTanning is a status symbol.
Dark skin is directly related to vacations. Vacations are inseparable from the sun and the beach. Being able to go out frequently for vacations obviously means you have more time and wallet.
With this cultural foundation, tanning beds came into being. People can get a tan without actually going to the beach.
Under this aesthetic trend, more and more people are tanning, and many people have appearedTanning bed addictionsituation.
As for the reasons for addiction, scientists have also given explanations, mainly in two aspects:
On the one hand, the human body releases endorphins after exposure to ultraviolet rays, which makes people feel very happy;
On the other hand, it is purely a psychological reason, because people who are addicted to tanning firmly believe that they will become more attractive and confident after becoming darker, and they believe that skin color represents a positive attitude towards life.
at last
Generally speaking, I think black and white have their own unique beauty, and there is no distinction between beauty and ugliness.
But when pursuing these, you have to be rational and moderate.
Studies have shown that just one indoor sunbathing before the age of 35 increases the risk of melanoma by 75%, and this risk also exists while enjoying the sun normally on the beach.
Many people, regardless of the consequences, take photos every day for several years, so the probability of problems is naturally much higher.