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The Upsurge Of Tanning Trends |
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In earlier days, fair skin was considered to be
beautiful and attractive. Dark skin was considered to be a stigma which
invited discrimination. Fair skin was considered a mark of royalty and
grace.
The whole story of tanning began when the fashion diva
Coco Chanel while on holiday in the French Riviera accidentally acquired
a tan which became a popular style statement thereafter. By the 1960's
the concept of tan assumed a whole new identity. It came to be
associated with wealthy people who could afford to go out for leisure,
recreation and vacations. Women also came out of their closets and
started making efforts to appear fashionable. Sports like swimming and
other outdoor activities became prominent.
Subsequently, various
other celebrities showed off their tans and thus the public emulated
them, little knowing that the sunburns that they were gradually
acquiring could turn into cancer some years hence.
Although, later it was discovered that a long time spent in the
sun could lead to skin cancer and various other health-related issues,
it is still a fad amongst youngsters who feel that it makes them look
better, stylish and athletic. The cosmetic trends of today are pushing
more and more people to acquire a tan, whether by natural or by
artificial means. This is sometimes worrying as damage to the skin over
the years can later on manifest itself in the form of various skin
cancers and related issues.
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