all show them to be light-skinned." In a culture obsessed with fairness, Mr Sundar points out that even Krishna, who is described as a dark-skinned god in the scriptures, is often shown as fair.

Getty Images The way the drug works could also allow a ginger tan, as the genetic mutation that causes red hair and fair skin disrupts the normal process where UV light leads to dark melanin.

Try the HD Foundation which has a wide range of light shades to choose from ... Another gorgeously fair-skinned woman whose rosy cheeks and pixie cut serve as inspiration for many.