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Originally Posted by Alumiyum
I guess what I don't understand is such a harsh judgement of others just because they use spray tan when young women today face WAY more important issues that pressure them into, for instance, "real" tanning, anorexia, bulimia, extreme cosmetic surgeries, etc. Just food for thought, but for your information I have horrible scars all over my shins. It's a random skin condition and dermatologists have told me short of lasers and such it's just going to be there, but they aren't hurting anything and don't indicate any actual disease. They look like mild burn scars. Spray tan doesn't hide them in the least, and yes I frequently wear shorts and skirts.  I can't imagine why the self righteous attitude towards women that enjoy making themselves look good in their own eyes in healthy ways is necessary. Taking pride in one's appearance is in no way a betrayal, and every individual has individual tastes. Your make up is in no way different from a can of spray mist from CVS, and your personal preferences to pay no attention to your appearance are certainly valid and comfortable to you, but are PERSONAL and not superior to the preferences of those who enjoy make up, hair products, spray mist, nail polish, etc. Making women (or men for that matter) feel bad about a little primping is ridiculous.
By the way, if a spray tan results in a "whole different skin color" then it isn't correctly done, and no spray mist you buy at the drugstore can do that. You won't find someone more adamantly against tanning beds than I, or someone more confused than I as to why is it such a heinous crime against woman hood to enjoy doing my nails, a spray mist, fun eyeshadows, and curling my hair when I have some free time. It's fun, makes me happy, and is a much healthier pursuit than many others I could participate in. |
You can seriously make NO connection to outward personal appearance and the issues you mentioned, not one? If you're feeling bad as a result of my post, maybe you need to figure out how some anonymous person on line can do that if you take so much pride in all of these things to make yourself look and feel good. Have you never seen an orange person outside of a Willy Wonka movie?
You are still completely missing the point, and I'm glad other people are getting it because I thought I wasn't making myself clear. And no, a spray can tan is not the same as UV protection, sorry.
Healthy glow, your words, not mine.