Nothing puts something into perspective like explaining it to a preschooler.
We were in the shop earlier and he found tanning mitts while I was looking for shampoo. He can’t read so he has decided these are summer mittens and he needs these. I explain they are for fake tan.
Confused look.
Ok. Now I have to explain what fake tan is.
“Some people don’t like the colour of their skin and they colour it darker.”
Once he realises that we aren’t talking face paint, he is confused. And why wouldn’t he?
I mean, fake tan is fine. It does no real harm to anything except fabric and upholstery… But then I’m thinking: why aren’t more of us asking why we aren’t happy with our skin colour – whatever colour it might be?
While fake tan may be only dangerous to your white sheets, the continuing trend to look sun-kissed still means there are many who risk premature aging and skin cancer by tanning outdoors or in tanning salons. Despite numerous health warnings and advisories, Melanotan is still out there as well. .
In an age of body positivity, the trend that we are really due is #OwnYourTone.
You are already beautiful the way you are. Pale or dark or any shade in between.
Beauty treatments of any sort should be a way to celebrate yourself or feel your best. It is should never involve risking your health in anyway.
If you follow me, I regularly blog about how the lack of regulation in Ireland in some sectors of this industry is shocking: from marketing of IV drips promising better skin and hair, to who is allowed to inject fillers into your face or use a laser on your skin, to the trend toward cosmetic tourism.
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