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The Sun
11-08-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
‘You look like a goddess' people say as woman shows unrecognisable switch from fake tan to natural ‘pearlescent' skin
A WOMAN has left people with their jaws on the floor after learning to embrace her fair skin without fake tan. Whether that's a gradual lotion or a mousse, fake tan seems to have become a staple for millions across the world. 2 In 1923 fashion icon Coco Chanel returned from the French Riviera with a sun tan and in 1929, Vogue infamously called for women to be bronzed. Even Harper's Bazaar claimed that if you didn't have a glow to your skin, you weren't part of the rage. Since then, the fake tan industry has exploded - in 2023, the self-tanning market was valued at $1.09billion worldwide, Fortune Business Insights reported. In the UK, a staggering 16% of people have used self-tan in the past year, with 15% using gradual tanner, 10% using pre-tan accelerator, and 10% using tanning oil or lotion without SPF, Cosmetics Design revealed. But as beauty buffs are now shifting towards a more natural aesthetic, one woman has been dubbed ''a goddess'' after embracing her gorgeous ''pearlescent'' skin. Although Instagram user Laura Harrington hasn't given up fake tan completely, she no longer relies on it and now feels ''comfortable'' rocking her fair complexion, she revealed in a video. Up until recently, the 25-year-old beauty was ''shackled to the tanning Thursday ritual'' - but now, Laura chooses to apply fake tan only when she feels ''like it'', she said in another clip. Laura, who posts under the username laura__harrington, also recently left social media users shocked with her epic transformation - leaving many inspired to follow suit. In the clip, the beauty and fashion enthusiast explained she ''had an itch'' - ''the itch being getting comfortable in my skin, with or without fake tan''. In the first half of the now-viral video, Laura showed what she looked like before with the fake tan and a foundation to match the bronzed glow. I asked ChatGPT to help me glow up for summer - I did all the tweaks at home myself But underneath the faux tan hid her real complexion - which fans said made her a ''goddess''. After 'scratching' the itch, Laura revealed her natural skin - fair, glowy and ''pearlescent'' - which complimented her features. The jaw-dropping makeover has since taken the internet by storm, winning the 25-year-old close to an astronomical 6million views. Four ways to give yourself a glowdown Thick fluffly lashes are out, so is the fake tan and long how to have the ultimate glow-down in four steps... The term "glow-down" refers to a woman removing what once was the most popular beauty choices, for a more natural look. Eyelash extensions - Thick, bold "Russian lashes" used to be all the rage, but nowadays, girls are opt for subtle, individual eyelash extensions to lengthen what they already have. Nails - Gone are the long, plastic talons, more women are favouring BIAB or gel manis. Hair colour - Remember when everyone wanted icy white hair? Not anymore! Millions of women are trying to go back to their roots (literally), and have soft blondes, and warm gold tones added to their hair, in a bid to achieve the "old money blonde" look. Makeup - Sculpting your face shape through the art of contouring is no more. Ladies are adding freckles and sweeping blush across cheekbones instead. Thousands flooded to comments, where one said: ''I wish more people would embrace being pale. ''It's really pretty to have pearlescent skin. Such a unique feature!'' Another fan chimed in: ''god bless white women who finally realise they look orange with a 'tan' on and embrace their actual skin tone. jesus. u look SO good after.'' ''You look gorgeous with both but you look like an actual fairytale princess in your natural skin. Like big ethereal, classy vibes,'' someone else added.
WebMD
07-07-2025
- Health
- WebMD
The Gut-Skin Connection
You've probably heard that the gut and the brain communicate with each other, but do you know about the gut-skin connection? Issues with gut health may be showing up on your face as rosacea, and rosacea may indicate you have gastrointestinal disease. What Is Rosacea? Rosacea is a skin condition that affects the face. It's marked by inflammation that causes reddened skin, visible blood vessels or a rash on the nose and cheeks, and skin thickening. Rosacea can also affect the eyes, making them sore, watery, or dry. An estimated 14 million people in the U.S. have rosacea. Those with fair skin, women, and midlife and older adults are more prone to rosacea. Rosacea symptoms can come and go, and there's no cure. However, there are ways to manage rosacea with diet and lifestyle habits, including supporting gut health. Inflammation Is the Source Inflammation contributes to skin redness and rash in rosacea. Like the gut, the skin has its own community of microbes (mostly bacteria), which may become disturbed and cause rosacea flare-ups. Rosacea may also be triggered by circumstances that cause blood vessels in the face to open up and result in reddened skin, including high temperatures, strong sunlight, alcohol, hot beverages, and spicy foods. The source of the inflammation for rosacea may also lie far below the skin's surface. As disconnected as the two may seem, the gut plays a role in rosacea, according to a recent analysis. Gut bacteria help regulate inflammation throughout the body, including in the skin. Gastrointestinal conditions can throw off the ratio of good to bad bacteria in the gut, allowing inflammatory substances to get into the bloodstream and result in rosacea symptoms. People with rosacea have a higher rate of infection with H. pylori bacteria, which causes bloating, pain, and stomach ulcers, celiac disease, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), or inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Trying these suggestions may have you well on your way to a healthy gut and healthy skin! If you have rosacea and you also suffer from ongoing abdominal pain or diarrhea, or bloody stools, ask your doctor about your gastrointestinal symptoms. They may be connected to your rosacea. Reducing Rosacea Risk Every case of rosacea is unique. In addition to avoiding foods and lifestyle habits that bother your rosacea, you may benefit by supporting your gut health. Here's how. Eat a high-fiber diet. Include a variety of plant foods, such as whole and lightly processed grains, fruits, vegetables, legumes, and lentils, to include 28 grams of fiber daily on a 2,000-calorie eating plan. Fiber feeds beneficial gut bacteria that produce compounds that fight inflammation and help prevent substances that trigger rosacea from getting into the bloodstream. Consider probiotics: There's some preliminary evidence that taking probiotics, live bacteria that provide health benefits when taken in adequate amounts, may play a role in managing rosacea. However, the effects of probiotic supplements on gut health are strain-specific, which means you must take the type of probiotic that studies prove have the desired effect on gut health, not just any probiotic pill from your pharmacy or the internet. If you're considering probiotic supplements, talk with your doctor or nurse practitioner before taking them.
