Why do people wear fake tan?

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The usual caveats apply - yes it's none of my business and there are far more important things happening in the world but just why? It never looks real and must be such a pain constantly applying it or getting it sprayed on, making sure you haven't missed bits etc. And doesn't it get all over your clothes or start running when it rains? I was sitting opposite a woman on the train today who I swear would have glowed in the dark. Also, she was naturally pretty and just didn't need it (not that anyone needs it). Any of you orange ladies care to enlighten me?

I dont wear tan but a nice fake tan is fine it is the day glow orange I have issue with, My friends 20 yr old apply s at least 3 layers of the bloody stuff she thinks she looks glowing she doesn't really looks florescent bless her, but if it gives her confidence then thats the main thing

Because i am practically blue if I don't. Sometimes use a tinted moisturiser, v. natural.

I always put a bit of tan on my legs because otherwise they look awful. In fact I think most women look better with a bit of colour on their legs.
I agree though that some people totally over do it - particularly younger girls. I can't see anything remotely attractive about a fake tanned face covered with make up and blotchy tan all over your hands. Yuk.

I'm wearing fake tan on my legs at the moment because I'm going to be wearing a Posh Frock on Friday and since our holiday my arms are brown but my legs, mysteriously, are still white. The difference is so marked that ds1 has been sniggering about it.

So, since I am aiming for clarsy and elegant on Friday I thought I'd at least try to match up the two bits.