Why does a tan make you feel good?

Question

why is it if i have a tan i feel that i have more confidence? i know its ridiculous to rely on a tan to give me confidence, but it never fails. is it psychological? is it because people who are seen as attractive are usually tanned and then we feel like them? even if i have a subtle tan i feel better. do guys find girls who are tanned more attractive? and im talking a normal tan not orange day glo. girls, do youlike having a tan, if so what do you use?

Answer 1

I like having a slight tan. Deep tans look horrible on me because I have such light hair and green eyes. A dark tan would just look silly on me. I use Jergens Natural Glow tanning lotion. It gives me just enough color. I wouldn't say that It gives me more confidence, but yeah it makes me feel good.

Answer 2

Well, UV Rays/Sunlight actually can make you feel happier in general, but actually having a tan can make you look thinner and more toned, I don't know what it is but somehow a tan hides some imperfections. Myself, I'm really pale but I used to go tanning all the time and definitely felt better about myself. I just don't want to fade all my tattoos I have now by exposing them to excessive sun :)  

Answer 3

Part is psychological because society likes a little color. Part is the boost of happiness the sun provides you. Despite the harmful rays the sun has proven in studies time and time again to be a good emotional booster. (I'm sure you've heard about the depression linked to sun deprivation so if you think about it it stands to reason a fair amount of sun each day will make you feel "good".

Answer 4

Orange is not good. Too much tan is not good.

I feel better with a tan (ive just got back form holiday) beacuase it makes me feel sexier, it gives me a glow and it make me look healthier, it makes my teeth look whiter, it makes me look less pasty etc.

When i havent got a natural tan, i use the moisteizer with self tan solution it it. Like the summer glow stuff by nivea. Its a moisterizer that builds a slow gradual tan. It looks natural providing you only use it once or max. twice a week.

All guys are different but i know guys arnt attracte dto an orange face. The other day i saw a girl who had so much faketan on she looked like she hadnet had a wash for months. NOt agod look.

KEEP IT SUBTLE. a healthy lil' tan is just there to make you appear healthy and it stops you from looking pale and ill.

Answer 5

I like that I'm white.

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Answer 6

If you feel better with a tan than being pale that's because you look better that way.anyone does.  No need to use anything but fresh air and sun, but not an excess of sun.

Answer 7

I don't like tans, they don't make me feel good.  They are horrible, what's the point in changing who you are?  I stay clear of them.