TALK: Skin Whitening vs. Tanning

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I want to share my thoughts on a bit of a sensitive topic, but one that I personally feel lacks discussion and understanding. I encourage you all to share your thoughts on the topic but please keep them respectful.
Enjoy :)

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• beauty
• skincare
• discussion
• skin whitening makeup
• cosmetics
• asian skincare
• health
• tanning
• fake tan

[kript0s]

This is sick! STOP THAT! This whole inter-racial discrimination is horrible and you are helping it to continue.

[PBunnieP]

@kript0s

Not at all, the main point of this video is to approach this topic from a different point of view. Whereas it was often thought that everyone who uses skin whitening products wanted to be more "white" in ethnicity, I wanted to share other reasons and possibilities. I think the Western world needs to come to terms with itself and its' people about the terms "white" and "black". From an Asian perspective, I believe fair skin has little to do with race.

[anecdote25]

Please do a video on the best skin whitening products on the market

[PBunnieP]

@anecdote25

I haven't tried enough of them to really make a list of the best ones on the market. However, I do have a video called "Skin Whitening/Lightening products Summer2010 " if you are interested. You should be able to find it by searching through my videos on my channel :)

[MissMac201]

It wasn't that long ago in Europe paleness was considered a good thing- same as in Asia, you didn't have to go out in the fields and work because you had servants to do it for you, etc. Apparently this changed when Coco Chanel started tanning, but obviously socio-economic factors like increased leisure time and disposable income, and the advent of sun holidays all played a part

[PBunnieP]

@MissMac201

Absolutely! And to think that in the age of Elizabethan Europe, talc powdered faces were all the rage....

[27vampyr]

people don't realize that whitening is also a way for asians to even out the complexion because many of us get freckles when exposed to the sun. It's not about looking whiter, it's about a better complexion and getting that glow/luminosity/brightening. Fairness is not just an asian beauty concept. If you look at Snow White - "mirror, mirror, on the wall, who is the fairest..."

[lilyfleur7]

also forgot to mention that it seems like being pale is suddenly a bad thing! if you're not tan in the summer, you're considered "pasty" and gross. i just say... work with what you have. if you're pale, embrace your pale skin and make it the best it can be. if you're tan, do the same. i'd rather be pale than splotchy and orange from fake tan!

[ElYah3miNa]

I absolutely agree with you! Thanks for this video :) Help me: I have light-medium skin tone with yellow undertone and my face is 2 shades darker than my body, I don't know really if it is just a suntan or my real face skin-tone so could you recommend me a skin whitening/lightening product which helps my face to get rid of acne scars and lighten it a little bit. My skin would look so much better when i have the same skin tone everywhere. Besides where can i buy those products (safely) ? B-)

[talim67]

I am caucasian and wish to be as pale as possible. I want it because that is what I find pretty; luminous milky skin. I think it just comes down to personal preference. Thanks for the video!

[EclecticZoe]

It's the opposite in America, being wealthy means being able to afford time and money for tanning or exercise(either true health or at least the illusion of health), it also makes your body look more sculpted. It's the same for african-americans and caucasians as well as the many different ethnic groups in America. With Twilight and the vampire theme being popular and the beautiful clear, luminous skin that is seen in Asian culture, it's becoming more popular to have a luminous glow, but i think

[EclecticZoe]

American is also concerned with having a sexy body as well as perfect skin, so it's kind of a mix of both right now.

[SamMCee]

I think a lot of the skin whitening products in Asia are targeted to make skin more fair and therefore unnatural. This video explains the products very well and what they are meant for IN AN IDEAL WORLD! However, I believe in in Asia skin whitening products are meant to help those who are not born with fair skin, to be able to obtain the fair skin. The actual products themselves have chemicals to prevent melanin from going to the skin and therefore, helping obtain a more fair/pale complexion

[PorkChopMissPiggy]

I think your skin looks too white. You would look better with a tan. It would make your cheek bones stand out more and make your face look more contoured. I'm Chinese myself and I plan on using spray on tans.

[wonderlandangel18]

I hate tans, im english and already pale but i would never want to be bronzed as being pale for me looks naturally beautiful! ^_^ There are soo many beautiful people with tanned skin but its natural and not fake!

[MinorMisfits]

@kript0s.. are you stupid? No.. really.. that is a real question........ ARE YOU STUPID? O.o

Apparently this video went waaaaaaaaaay over your head.

[randomthings46]

i couldnt help but notice tht the makeup on her eyes r uneven