Re: girlfriends, I have a beauty question!
I don't know about the dudes, but I've noticed many girls in Pak who have GORGEOUS skin. There is such a strong emphasis on being "fair skinned" that it's possible many women there tend to avoid the sun. This might be a contributing factor to their clear skin because it's common knowledge that sun is one of the skin's worst enemies.
Also, I've observed that the diet in Pakistan is better. Generally speaking the people over there don't buy junk food as regularly as we do here in the West......because it's so expensive. They don't consume soda and potato chips and cookies and candy bars as regularly as we do. I've noticed that such treats are usually reserved in case guests show up. At least that's what I've noticed in my relatives that live in Pak. So, diet can play a role. And of course genetics.