How sad Cindy. Tanning is NOT the equivalent to skin bleaching. Tanning came about in the 50's after the war when America was prospering. Whites who had enough money to go on exotic vacations returned with a suntan. Everyone wanted to look like they could afford the same and thus tanning became linked with affluence and frolicking on an exotic beach. I'm aware that some Asians, mainly Japanese, valued a lighter complexion long before whites began trading with them. That is a class issue, not a race issue. Pale skin meant you were wealthy enough to sit inside instead of being tanned while working in the fields. Bleaching elsewhere came about during slavery and colonization, when a lighter complexion meant you were of a higher class and probably mixed with European and therefore had more priveleges. For example, lighter skinned slaves got to work inside instead of doing back breaking labor in the hot fields. They were also more likely to be freed. See, they're not really the same thing after all. The origin is different and what they mean are different. Yes, they are both changing skin color, but remember, tanning is a natural act. When one goes into the sun, they tan (unless they burn). Bleaching or eating a limited diet to change your skin color is not. Walking around wearing bronzer is not the same as walking around in blackface. Yes, they are both forms of darkening parts of one's skin through the use of make up, but can't you tell the difference? You can become blonde through diet too. Just limit as many nutrients as possible.
Actually esk, I have oily skin and when I started using a moisturizing cream instead of a foamy face wash to cleanse my skin, my oil production went down dramatically.
By the way, there are plenty of cures for acne. It's just that each individuals skin reacts differently. There are plenty of natural products, medications, and lifestyle changes out there. Everyone just has to find it for themselves. Plus there are plenty of medications for which the precise action in the body is not known.
I've actually tried not putting on a night cream. I thought my face would look like crap in the morning. ^__^ It didn't, it looked airbrushed! Usually it looks soft and squishy like there's a residue from lotion on it. Not a real disaster but not great, I thought that's how it's supposed to look. Now it looks soft and smooth. You just have to experiment with different things to find out what works best for you. P.S. I saw a woman who helped formulate Dr.Hauschka's products--she's over 90 and doesn't look it, so I'm not so quick to throw away the advise of my elders. (especially when they look that good for their age!) lol
I got the gist of her "diet" elsewhere. It also says to avoid colorful or dark fruits and vegetables. This advice isn't sound. Dark fruits and vegetables prevent disease and can even stop a disease in it's tracks.
So it's either prevent cancer, alzheimer's, the flu, depression etc. or have a lighter skin tone. To me it's not a hard decision. Not to mention that these foods keep the skin looking and feeling young, supple and clear.
I also found some of her "science" to be faulty and misleading. "Why is she published, if it isn't all true?" Not everything that's published is gold! I've found books "proving" how good a vegetarian diet is for dogs and cats. For humans? Usually. For obvious carnivors? No!
Her picture before seemed more natural. The after pic? Not as flattering on her. Plus the before pic looked like it was taken in the evening with darker light and the after was taken with the flash of a professional camera in a bright studio. It could be just a difference of 2-3 shades. Definitely not worth giving up all the nutrients and protection of dark fruits and vegetables.
Just my 2 cents. ^___^
(P.S. Am I the only one who finds it a bit shady that she also SELLS the supplements she suggests?)
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