Maybe it’s taking his role a bit too seriously, but Twilight star Robert Pattinson is being complimented for his fair skin. It is being reported online that experts hope that this will start a new trend, which can lead to a drop in the incidence of skin cancer.

Not to be left out, his rumored girlfriend who also stars in the hit franchise, Kristen Stewart has also been singled out for this reason. Dermatologist Dr. Raj Mallipeddi was quoted online as saying, “People have to want to resemble the individual giving the message. If that image comes in vogue then people will follow suit and ultimately that could be better for people`s skin”.

In an industry that has helped to popularize tanning and tanning salons it remains to be seen how much of an impact this really has. The Twilight saga has a few more chapters to be released onscreen.