Having a whiter skin is usually considered high class or hints at aristocracy. Bleaching of the skin goes back thousands of years, centuries even. Highborn ladies and gentlemen never allowed the sun to touch their skin, including their hands. If a woman got any color (from the sun) on her skin, she was usually considered low class. Highborn ladies had milk white skin and kept it that way by never going outdoors without a parasol (small umbrella), wide brimmed hats and gloves. Only peasants (the poor) had color (a tan).
These days, it’s far easier to keep your skin pale than having to wear layers of clothes, carry umbrellas around and where gloves in summer. It simply a case of wearing sunglasses, wide hats and sunscreen when you go outdoors. If, on the other hand, you already have a tan and you want to whitening your skin, the degree of difficulty will depend on a few factors. Continue reading