As another extremely pale person, I know what you're talking about.  I can give an albino a run for their money.  Don't get a tan just because people think it will look good.  That will just increase your risk of skin cancer.  Do what I do.  When someone gives you a hard time for being really pale, just threaten to blind them with the light reflecting of your fluorescent white butt.  I've lost track of the number of times I've told someone to "kiss my lily white ass."