A Tan Caro?

I am fair skinned. Maybe that´s too generous. I´m extremely fair skinned. Despite being 25% Italian, I look 25% albino (and no, I am not actually an albino, thank you). Moreover, I do not tan. I might be out in the sun for hours and turn red, but I certainly do not tan.

While in Spain, I´ve had the opportunity to go to the beach on several occasions. Keep in mind I´ve been wearing my Neutrogena Sport Suncreen, spf 70. Since that´s almost gone I might switch to my regular Neutrogena, spf 100. Apparently yes they make spf 100. BTW, these products are AMAZING and I would absolutely recommend them to others. So, I was anticipating getting some color, hopefully not red, but maybe darker shades of white on this trip.

I see myself in the mirror and I am a multicolored piece of art. I hesitate to ever use the word ¨tan¨ because most people look at me when I use it and laugh. Simply stated, I usually turn darker shades of white. I used the word ¨tan¨ when I asked Petra if I was darker, and she said ¨I don´t know that you´re tan….but well, I see a Tan Caro.¨ That´s good enough for me.

Since that day I have been on the beach twice more. My body is a variety of colors ranging from the base white to dark white to the pinks (light pink, dark pink, bright pink) and the …dare I say it…browns (light brown, slightly darker brown, etc).

I´m definitely a tan Caro, but I might actually be tan for real!! I´m gonna keep this up when I get back! :)

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