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Revision as of 15:33, 12 November 2008 by Wikiscribe (talk | contribs) (Undid revision 251352612 by Obahliskh (talk))(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)Olive skin describes the natural skin color of some individuals. It can be described as having a natural tan complexion. For such individuals who have had very low exposure to sunlight, a person with olive skin is pale but distinguishable as having olive skin by the slight olive hue of their skin. This distinguishing aspect of the skin type is what contributes to its name and differentiates it from other skin types that also are of naturally tan coloration.
Distribution
This type of skin can be found in West Asia,North Africa and in all regions of Europe includeing Scandinavia.
Skin qualities
Olive skin deals with blemishes and tans well. It tends to wrinkle less than fairer complexions, but the wrinkles formed are more likely to be deeper, due to a thicker sub cutis and dermis. Olive skin tends to be better moisturized than paler skin.
Societal attitudes
In the middle east however, olive skin on women is often considered in a negative light, and many go to various lengths to bleach it to a paler color.