you know those times when you realize that you are in desperate need of a vacation?
not just a day off but an escape?
oh yeah. i'm there.
hip hip hooray for family vaca!!!!!
we're going to mexico and in roughly two weeks we will be leaving the gloom of logan (AND THE DANG CROWS...they are back!!!!) and heading south toward some warmth. HOORAY!
and the best part is? we get to turn our phones off. FOR NEARLY SEVEN DAYS.
now thats a vacation.
now here's the problem i am facing.
since my skin is nearly translucent and the i am not the best of friends with the sun... should i go tanning just so the first encounter i have with the sun doesn't leave me in crippling pain? thoughts?
I've read it's not supposed to be a good strategy to pre-tan. Just use a good sunscreen and apply often. A mineral-based one. Because the chemical-based ones mess with your hormones.
ReplyDeleteAlso, consider a big-brimmed hat and definitely wear sunglasses - sunscreen for your eyes :)
I've come to grips with the fact I will never have tint to my skin. A few years ago one of my elderly patients rubbed my cheek and told me I looked just like a fair porcelain doll. I know it was meant as a compliment, but I took it as confirmation I really am as pale as I believe.
ReplyDeleteI use jergens tanning/firming lotion so I'm not translucent and then lather on the sunscreen. :)
ditto on the hooray,and advice. tis a curse for sure so get the self tan lotion and you'll look adorable in a big floppy hat!
ReplyDeletep.s. have you seen what's trolling the beaches these days? i don't think any of us need to worry at all about how people may percieve us!