How Being Pale Became Passe

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Pale skin was once an ideal pursued in the West with sometimes deadly side effects—until it wasn’t.

Published Sep. 4 2016 12:15AM EDT

articles/2016/09/04/how-being-pale-became-passe/160903-Moss-paleness-tease_peub7a — Photo Illustration by Kelly Caminero

To look at our political candidates, you might think that orange-hued skin is all the rage. Donald Trump springs to mind, but he is not the only candidate who has turned to spray-tanning in an effort to improve his appearance.

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How Being Pale Became Passe

Pale skin was once an ideal pursued in the West with sometimes deadly side effects—until it wasn’t.

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