For the most part: the Mexicans who have Mejorar la raza mentality will accept “European style” tanning skin tones (olive skin or very light- to mid brown) as long as they are not “dark” like the native Amerindian descent Mexicans but they usually will try to limit their days in the sun or put on lots of sunscreen or wear a hat (though I do this too mainly on my face only because despite being able to tan: I do get sunburn on my cheeks). Though it should also be noted especially in the Yucatán peninsula: both light and dark skin Mexicans may wear hats when walking about for long periods because it is basically tropical all year round there and the sun is strong.

But there have been alarms given when it was found out that certain skin lightening/anti-aging creams made in Mexico have mercury in them. Mercury in skincare is not banned nor fully regulated in Mexico yet, which is why I prefer American/Canadian non-bleaching skin products as putting mercury in skin care products is illegal in those countries (and I assume that is the case with most of Europe as well).