Now that more people are aware of the dangers of sun exposure, fair skin is back in style. If you're naturally pale, you already know that fair skin often means red, blotchy, freckled or spotted skin almost as often as it means a perfect porcelain complexion. Though pale skin may be susceptible to damage and discoloration, "Cosmopolitan" magazine says it also responds well to beauty remedies. If you're opting to embrace your paleness instead of brushing on bronzer or self-tanner, knowing how to make the most of your fair skin is essential.
Protect Against Sun Damage
Not surprisingly, fair skin is very prone to sun damage, which can cause discoloration, dark spots and an uneven skin tone, according to "Marie Claire" magazine. Protect your skin from ultraviolet radiation by always wearing sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher when you'll be outdoors, even on cool or cloudy days. And use a nighttime cream that contains alpha hydroxy acids or retinol--it will exfoliate your skin so that any skin tone-darkening sun damage disappears.
Choose Gentle Products
Fair skin tends to be especially sensitive, says "Cosmopolitan" magazine, and redness and irritation may be even more noticeable on pale people, turning your fair skin ruddy. To minimize your risk of skin irritation and keep your fair skin glowing, opt for skin care products designed for sensitive skin, and skip products that contain added fragrance or color. When irritation strikes, soothe your skin with a cream that contains inflammation-calming ingredients, like chamomile, recommends "Cosmopolitan."
Treat Discoloration
People with fair skin are more likely to have noticeable spots where they have broken blood vessels on their face, especially in the sensitive skin around the nose, explains beauty editor Valerie Monroe in "O, The Oprah Magazine." Monroe reports that one or two sessions with KTP, pulsed-dye or diode lasers will make those blood vessels less noticeable, keeping your pale skin porcelain pretty.
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