It might sound superficial, but being pale was a struggle for me after skin cancer. Those of you following along with me these last few years might even remember when I used to share as Positively_Pale. If you’ve been with me that long, I truly cherish you!
My earliest posts were actually all about overcoming the insecurities I had with being pale after my first melanoma. I still remember how painful those few years were.
I was 24, and it breaks my heart to say this, but the little self-confidence I had was all rooted in my tan skin, bleach blonde hair, and cute clothes.
Again superficial I know, but it’s the truth and it triggered the first of many powerful transformations that I wouldn’t trade for anything.
But I won’t say it was easy or that I don’t still struggle with it today!
First, there was the identity crisis…true story I dyed my hair jet black and got extensions overnight in an attempt to harness my inner Kardashian.🙈🤣 When that didn’t work I turned to fitness which taught me all about inner confidence.
Slowly I learned that true beauty radiates from within, regardless of the color of our skin. It might sound corny but this was one of the most powerful lessons I ever learned. It changed my whole life and pushed me to be a better person, which I am forever grateful for.
Today I challenge myself to show up as a genuinely kind, caring, and loving person every day. I pride myself on my values and while I know at my core that this is what truly matters…. I’ll be honest, I still miss being tan. AND I HAVE NO SHAME IN SAYING THAT.
What I’ve come to learn is that yes confidence and beauty is an inside job, but there’s still something powerful about having a healthy glow and rocking those heels or cute clothes if it makes you happy. There’s nothing wrong with wanting to feel beautiful on the outside as well as on the inside… that’s one of the perks of being a woman! 🥰
Sadly basking in the sun isn’t an option for me anymore, but sunless tanning is a healthy alternative that gives you that glow for summer and celebratory occasions.
Lucky for you I’ve tried way too many brands over the years! Consider me your orange spray tan fail guinea pig 🤪
Here are my go-to sunless tanning products that use safe ingredients and give you that healthy glow.
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Beauty By Earth : SAY HELLO TO PERFECT SUN KISSED SKIN– This vegan sunless tanning lotion is cruelty free, never tested on animals and all natural. Transforms even fair skin from “meh” to “marvelous” without any of those nasty streaks, orange color, blotches, or dark spots.
Nature’s Gate Medium Skin Glow Lotion- This is great for a gradual build natural looking tan. It’s more like a body lotion so if you are a newbie to sunless tanner this one is a great into product!
Lastly, if you’re looking for a more professional tan there are plenty of airbrush tan salons out there now. I tend to stick with salons who use the Norvell brand.
Remember confidence and beauty radiates from within
In closing, I want to remind you that YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL with or without a healthy glow and that true beauty and confidence radiates from the inside out.
If you are struggling to believe this I want to encourage you to connect with me. Let me help you unlock that inner confidence that will help you shine so bright with or without a tan.
- Our lifestyle programs give you the tools that helped me finally unlock inner confidence.
- My habits course gives you the habits that have transformed and elevated my entire life even in the face of relentless adversity.
- And my personalized coaching can be catered to you and your needs.
You’re not alone, you have so much to offer the world, refuse to believe otherwise.
All the love,
Nicole
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- Game Changing Products for Sun Safety
- Finding peace in a melanoma diagnosis
- Non-toxic suncreens
