Think you just look better with a (fake) tan? According to Baraf and Flor, a darker skin tone makes you look “sexy and sultry.” Sooo, in other words, you’re right.

Bronzed skin also “reflects your exotic nature,” says Baraf. Why? Well, others will assume you’ve been vacationing somewhere with sun, sand, and ocean. Ooo la la. Just be careful of going overboard with the self-tanner, or else you can end up looking like Snooki.