Prom season may be over, but the tanning bed complexions linger, leaving the rest of us envious. Although, with the beautiful weather we’ve been experiencing lately, tanning beds aren’t necessary. It’s scientifically proven that the sun provides the safest tan. So now that the sun is out, so are the pasty girls. While I sympathize with those with a desire for a golden tan, I don’t condone the means by which some girls get one.

Dear freckled and/or pasty girls, I can’t honestly relate to your situation. However, just know that when I hear one of you say, “I never wear sunscreen because I wanna be tan,” you’re being hardcore judged. That is not a valid reason to avoid sunscreen.

Sunscreen is your friend. Some makeup brands offer sun protection incorporated right into their products. However, in the recent heat, it’s beyond easy to sweat it all right off, leaving you defenseless against the suns harmful rays. To protect your skin from premature wrinkles, make it a habit to apply a facial moisturizer with at least SPF 30 whenever you plan on spending long periods of time outside.

Keep up your sunscreen habit and maybe in 20 years, your wrinkly peers will be jealous of your taut, tanned complexion.

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