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negativevibesfairy · 19 days

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I started doing and getting familiar with makeup when I was in seventh grade. And from then on, I did makeup on many different occasions and on few different people. There was a time when I was obsessed with makeup, not because I wanted to impress others it was just that I found makeup really fascinating and fun.

I bought new makeup products, learned new techniques and I would test many different makeup looks on myself to see which one looks better. Anyways, my relationship with makeup and beautifying was going pretty well. Until, a few different things hit me. Among those was depression and the lack of self love and confidence. Then there was the pandemic and I lessened the amount of outings. And also my makeup (mis)adventures.

(I never stopped buying makeup products, I mean they look adorable, right? :3 Besides, it’s one of the only things that I spend money on happily.)

These days I rarely wear makeup. Only when it’s a special occasion and makeup would seem a like a must. But for a some 7/8 months my skin hasn’t been its perfect form. I had to deal with my breakout, hyperpigmentation and generally bad skin. So, when I went out on two different days and for two different purposes I did put on some makeup. It’s just to cover my vivid acne scars and to make my half dead looking skin, look a bit better. It’s the no makeup- makeup look but way toned down 💀(iykyk)

But today, I just had to rush out of the door in exactly five minutes and surprise surprise I couldn’t get ready and do my makeup in that much time. So i didn’t :)

Now that I am actually out, I no longer see the need of hiding the scars on my face. Sure they look ugly and I don’t look pretty much I don’t care. And I don’t think I had to hide them, my visual imperfections. Why should I and why did I bothered to do so in the first place? Like, I wasn’t that necessary, I could have stepped out of the house like that, I wasn’t like I was gonna be in some beauty pageant or something.

I interact with people with my imperfect self every day, so why bother hiding them? I am not saying that I hate people that wear makeup, makeup is shit no it’s nothing like that. This rant is something I just realized for myself. I still I love makeup and doing makeup as well. And I think it’s probably time to get back to self appreciation and normalising imperfections among other stuff.

Last but not the least, to the one reading this, you are gorgeous.

#castiel #yuki x machi #spn #1950s #photography #positivity #racial justice #beuaty #makeup #stop asian hate #self love

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neatodon · 1 year

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it makes me so happy when people like my character designs esp when ppl are like ‘this is so great they look like just a regular person’ and its like YES!!!! YES!!! i love mundane lookin ass regular normie people i think people youd just see on the street are the most beautiful people ever and they inspire me so much!!!! normalise lookin like just some guy!!!! normalise having wonky features and receeding hairlines and acne and all that fun stuff!!!!! i love characters who look lived in, like they live real lives and are tired and!!! UGH!!!! :’3 yeah

#of course theres always a place for like super handsome super pretty characters #with crazy out there designs and perfectly chiseled features and perfect hair #but i think theres just something so much more tangible and lovely about like #thats just some guy!!!!

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fridayiminlcve · 1 year

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that post was so true because i know some of my irl friends be like oh why do u wash your face so often why put toner and sunscreen and packs its all a scam just put one dettol or clean and clear and move on like babes that might work for you but also they have normal skin not excessively oily with one zit every few months as a 16yo meanwhile i'm here with so many acne scars that you can barely makeout whats a scar and whats an active growing pimple and yeah acne normalisation is important but also. this shit fucking hurts and if im told by anyone else that i should not focus on my appearances im going to kill them for real

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salted-caramel-tea · 2 years

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‘normalise acne’ ‘normalise wide ribcages’ ‘normalise skinny hips’ ‘normalise birthmarks’ ‘normalise broad shoulders’ they’re already fucking normal saying to normalise them implies that they’re not already fucking normal body features

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slorty · 11 days

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As someone with acne and curly hair it's really annoying to me how most picrews just don't have options for less "normal" (putting in quotations because all physical traits should be normalised) physical traits so I can't make a character that I feel actually looks like me.

I can only imagine that this is much much more annoying for people who don't have the skin colour and body type of slenderman.

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drsushmadikhit · 22 days

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Increasing the Frequency of Gynaecologist Visits in Indian Culture

Gynaecologist In Indirapuram: In Indian society, it is usual to keep talks about women's health, especially visits to the gynaecologist, discreet and embarrassing for as long as possible. Gynaecologists are essential to women's overall health and wellness, but despite this, there are still negative and often unfair stereotypes about them, and many women are reluctant to see a specialist when they have reproductive health issues. One may observe a similar reluctance among modern Indian women in several areas. Similar hesitation is caused by deeply rooted social norms, cultural taboos, and a lack of knowledge about the significance of gynaecological care.

Why Is It So Important To Schedule Regular Visits With Gynaecologists?

Normalising gynaecologist visits is a crucial step towards empowering women to take control of their health, talk openly about health problems, and obtain top-notch medical care from the best Gynaecologist In Indirapuram. It also helps to defy social norms.

What to anticipate from your first consultation with an Indirapuram gynaecologist?

If this is your first time seeing a gynaecologist in your area, it's normal to feel nervous and worried. Now is not the time to be self-critical; rather, acknowledge that you are maturing gracefully from a girl to a lady. Talk to the doctor about any concerns you may have about your body at any time. A gynaecologist at a hospital in Vasundhara, Ghaziabad, is available to listen to your concerns with your physical, sexual, or reproductive health and to provide you with a personalised treatment plan.

Girls are advised to arrange early gynaecological exams rather than waiting for symptoms of health issues, such as:

painful menstrual cramps

unpredictable periods

acne or oily skin

Unusual weight gain

strange vaginal discharge

The Best Gynaecologist in Vaishali Is Prepared To Help.

Please speak with us about any concerns you may have regarding your health or reproductive health. The gynaecologist at Vaishali provides individualised care to each patient by drawing on her education and expertise. She is committed to achieving excellence, regardless of whether you have seen her for a routine check-up, a reproductive health concern, or a more complex medical issue.

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vqamda20009 · 1 month

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Week 8: That's enough filter for you

Contemporary society has become so accustomed to face filters and editing applications that merely conceal or enhance flaws, to the point where individuals have forgotten how their bodies and features actually appear. As a consequence, individuals might develop an erroneous perception of attractiveness and self-esteem, as they might compare themselves to impracticable ideals established by social media. Since its inception, social media and women have been engaged in an invisible war that has prevented women from ever feeling secure and confident in their own skin. One can't help but question their own value and attractiveness when confronted with the meticulously curated images and lifestyles that are showcased on the internet.

The utilisation of these digital instruments merely serves to intensify and extend. This analysis reveals the gendered aesthetic contradictions and inequalities present in the material world, shedding light on the pressures and extent to which femininity has been commercialised. It also examines how expectations of feminine aesthetics have been unrealistically idealised through the photoshopping of models' images in advertising and media, as well as the use of digital beauties (Coy-Dibley 2016). It emphasises the detrimental effects on the self-esteem and body image of women.

I have observed a great deal of discussion regarding women's complexions, specifically how they desire advice on how to achieve smoother skin. If they intended to conceal acne blemishes, then their action is somewhat rational. However, some women are self-conscious about the pores on their skin and have posted online enquiries about how to conceal them. Pores constitute the skin's texture, so that notion seems somewhat absurd to me. It is impossible to conceal the texture of clothing, just as you are attempting to do so. As pores are an essential and natural component of the epidermis, they do not require concealment. That is merely one instance among many that illustrates how accustomed women are to filters and how the normalisation of an unattainable beauty ideal that was imposed on women has occurred.

References:

Coy-Dibley, I 2016, ‘“Digitized Dysmorphia” of the female body: the re/disfigurement of the image’, Palgrave Communications, vol. 2, no. 1.

#mda20009

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moodboardsbysarah · 3 months

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honestly I am anti contraception. Like, I'm not gonna go on a campaign to ban it but it has undeniably had negative impacts on society.

Thanks to birth control there's way more people having sex willy-nilly because they can get away with it. This is leading to a rise in toxic and unstable relationships that often result in children anyway.

Promiscuous one-night stands aren't great, but they're also the least of my concerns. Relationships where people have sex before establishing commitment are much more concerning. I believe these sorts of relationships are the reason for the rise in single early parenthood (I'm making "early parenthood" clear because I don't care about seperated couples with older kids). imo such relationships didn't occur as frequently in a world before contraception, where every sexual encounter felt like an existential risk. On the rare occasions when such unstable relationships did occur... Well... a baby would be born and those people would be forced to either get their act together and marry, or split up. The dynamic of having sex on the third date wasn't normalised and encouraged like it is today.

The contraception lovers argue, "birth control gave women more freedom!" And yeah, I guess it did. It gave women more freedom to...

a) poison our bodies with artificial hormones and IUD complications

b) have sex with random strangers and men who want to use us for sex

c) get more strongly pressured into sex than we already are by boyfriends and dates, because muh condoms will solve everything

d) get pregnant to said men anyway because no form of birth control is 100% reliable

The only benefit I see to contraception is the Plan B pill allowing women who are raped to get protected from pregnancy. And the regular birth control pill is useful for treating some health problems, but there's no reason why this pill couldn't have been marketed as an endometriosis treatment or a period stopper. Instead they called it "birth control" and gave it to any woman who wanted to have more pregnancy-less sex with men. they also prescribe it for acne and depression and literally any hormonal problem a woman has, which is medical malpractice best discussed in another post.

Contraception lovers also argue, "but without birth control, so many more unwanted children would be born!" And I'm like er... That's not what I'm seeing at all. I'm seeing more unwanted children being born than ever before, more single motherhood, more of all that stuff in a pro-contraception world. Contraception is not 100% effective and as I went through, it is causing the formation of unstable relationships because people are having sex way too quickly. People in these unstable relationships might start out using contraception then choose to have unprotected sex and have kids.

The worst thing contraception has done is it has made people start to see sex as a human right and a necessity, when really it's something you should only do when you're lucky enough to have a deep loyal connection with someone. "Sex isn't that big of a deal!" Men cry nowadays because they have contraception "protecting" women from the consequences of sex. Men are acting more entitled to sex than ever. Now that they have condoms, women they're dating don't have as valid of an excuse to say no anymore. Before contraception you only had sex with men you felt comfortable getting pregnant and this was basic common sense. After contraception... Well this logic doesn't hold up anymore. if you don't feel fully comfortable with this guy, well suck it up girlie because he can just wear a condom, it's not like you might get pregnant or anything! Sex isn't a big deal! And if he hates condoms, then you're expected to mutilate your body with IUDs or birth control pills to cater to his needs. If you don't, some other girl will. So yeah, I don't see at all how contraception empowers women in relationships with men. All I see is it gives us less sexual bargaining power and more pressure to "put out" against our will.

And this isn't to say I want contraception banned, because we do need Plan B pills available in case women are raped. but I want the narrative that contraception is empowering and freeing to fucking stop.

If you are heterosexual... then don't have sex with people who you aren't willing to raise children with. End of story, point blank, period. I don't care if you used all the contraception or birth control in the world. If you lie down with the opposite sex and you or your partner gets pregnant, that's on you guys. Consenting to heterosex means consenting to pregnancy.

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hannahlacey · 5 months

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Survey responses + Key Feedback LO1

In your opinion, how can media + society contribute positively to the celebration of diverse skin tones?

not show having tanned lovely skin as more beautiful

I feel like it’s getting better as the years go on. Just more inclusivity. And more representation in media.

move away from american idea of diversity

by putting less of an emphasis on it not more

Donate money to those who have skin

Simply not judging anyone, which is pretty impossible, since there will always be people who judge.

Show more variety with less makeup, makeup does not always accurately represent the extremes of skin tones, with some people trying to cover up their natural skin tone

by adding different skin tones to things often overlooked - such as bandaids not just being a sandy tan color

i feel like the optimum skin tone presented by the media is very light tan, obviously racism is largely presented through the media but disguised and played down. but i feel that the media is getting worse and beginning to discriminate against more skin tones, it essentially makes people think “they’re too light or too dark”

more representation, like fenty

More diverse range of people shown in adverts, fyp, brand websites etc.

Show a wider variety of skin tones, massively you see the same campaigns with three different skin tones and they are all looking healthy and glowing, I would love to see how real skin looks with redness and sun spots and beauty marks and all.

Teaches you how to look after different skin types and love your own tone

Normalise having loads of skin tones in makeup brands, not just 6😭 and more representation of all skin tones, not just the ones that’re ‘best for the screen’

Representation and having makeup for all skin tones

Seeing more skin tones on tv, adverts and people not tanning

Not bullying people for being too pale/too dark

by making the ideal woman feel less directed to lighter skinned girls

not creating harmful trends like lightening or darkening skin colours to look 'hotter'

What would help you feel confident about your natural skin colour?19 responses

not sure

I kind of already do. I’m not as dark as some people but I have faced remarks about my skin colour and I just learned that my skin is to be embraced and not frowned upon

Compliments on it? But it’s fine as it is.

If I didn’t burn/go red so eadily

seeing more people with my skin tone and seeing it used in different ways for makeup and cosmetic art

less acne, pale people show redness more which is ridiculed online

less pressure to look a certain way

Less pressure to be tan, I'm white and dread the summer when everyone becomes obsessed with tanning because I'm so pale and can't tan

Seeing less advertisement about color correction. I feel like if you have lighter skin tones you will see more advertisements about self tanning and bronzing products, which makes me less confident.

Nothing

If my cheeks weren’t as red

People not commenting on it

If I knew how to protect it better

If you couldn’t see my veins through my skin!!

social validity

not sure, maybe just having healthier skin

What would encourage you to take care of your natural skin? Or wear SPF? 19 responses

seeing the risks more because we all know what it does but only found out recently when my mum had to get some sun spot removed from her leg and it really changed the shape of her leg really and she mentioned that people in the same clinic had them on their faces and all

I do already probably not enough.

i wear spf every single day already.

If i knew the risk of not doing so

If someone put a gun to my head

If I could see damage happening.

Already encouraged enough with how much I burn, but if other people felt the need it would make me more comfortable seeing the results of wearing SPF long term

knowing that if i put in lots of effort it will make a difference and ‘fix’ the issues i fialije

more awareness on dangers and risks

Honestly, less choice, I feel like there are so many different brands selling and promising different things, its so overwhelming trying to work out what advice is genuine and what advice/product is just to make money.

I wear spf on my face most days and on my body during the summer, I would wear it more often if the texture wasn't so bad. The SPFs that I like are so expensive.

Seeing more media coverage from professionals in the dermatology field explaining in detail the importance of it.

There are a lot of myths and false information spread on all social media channels

Showing the difference it makes over the years

Growing older encourages me, I want to age well lol

Having spf in a moisturiser

Knowing it was natural and good for me

I already wear spf moisturiser every day

good branding/ marketing ngl

more awareness spread about the benefits and more details about application and how to use it

How do you perceive sun protection in the context of self-care? 19 responses

not everyday but i do on holiday or when i know i’m going to be sunbathing but i don’t use it much in england

I perceive it as a good thing. It can help slow the de aging process of the skin and help prevent different skin cancers from the uv rays

lots of pressure not to age prematurely yk.

I rarely think of it in that light

A sunscreen's SPF is a measure of how well it protects you from getting a sunburn.

Important.

I don’t really see it as a cosmetic thing

i see it as a prevention of cancer and many other skin diseases

i think it’s very important, to protect your skin but also prevent aging - which i think is a very damaging way to think about it. aging is a bad thing it’s natural. i think the promotion of spf should be to prevent skin conditions

its important to protect your skin but I neglect to in colder months

I wear spf to prevent wrinkles and help me look younger as I get older, it's weird because if someone asked me I would say its self care but it always feels like a chore when I'm actually doing it.

Very important, especially in the changing climate sun becomes more and more damaging to the skin, causing a lot of people allergic reactions.

I think it’s important and is In my daily routine

Sun protection is self care! It can be so damaging if not cared for correctly

Not really

It's one of the few things I do

It’s a daily thing

it helps my skin breakouts but makes me oily :(

i don't wear sun protection often in the context of self care

What features would make you more likely to try a new SPF protecting product? (Not just suncream, but wearables)19 responses

i don’t know enough about the options

If they made matte or non shiny sun screens more accessible. And if they made sunscreen for brown and darker skin types more accessible

no whitecast, not sticky, pore blurring, skin tone evening, redness eliminating

not too expensive

Maybe like you could have an ipod on the side of the sunscrean bottle

I have never thought about this

If it was colour correcting and not shiny or smelling obviously like an SPF product

long-lasting, moisturising, doesn't feel thick or heavy on the face

knowing that the protection rate is high, i use spf out of fear of skin cancer

ease of use

For suncream a good non sticky texture and nice smell. For wearables just stuff that is my style/modern

No artificial fragrances added and more hypoallergenic ingredients

Tinted so it’s makeup related

If it was multipurpose and had fun marketing that revolved around the portrayal of all skin types and tones

Not sure

Natural

If it is marketed to brighten your skin, make it less dull, maybe coverage?

less oily/ greasy products

the science behind the helpfulness and the versatility

If a brand gave out free products, what would encourage you to learn more about the brand itself, beyond the freebies?19 responses

if it had a visible effect i guess

The benefits it has for your skin. And the impact over time of you wearing it.

good packaging of the freebies. a drippy little pouch is going straight to the bin. a mini of the actual packaging or something resealable.

If the freebies were good yes but If they annoy me with emails or something no

sunscream aaahhhhhhhh

Active research into the technology behind their brand

If the free products worked and I liked them, I would look into them more and purchase the products in the future

if they were cruelty-free/vegan/gluten-free

if a leaflet or something similar was given out showing the benefits of their products and how it can help protect the skin

compelling visuals, open communication between audience and brand

If the brand displayed qualities that were different from all the others such as being for charity, eco, unusual start up, for a cause or I really liked the the product.

I would say a short consultation from a specialists that educates me on the specific needs of my skin

If it explains the benefits and how it helps the skin

Fun packaging with a QR code to a well designed website is always a winner

Having easy info on social media

Lots of knowledge about spf and skin protection

If the freebies worked

yeah, if i liked the product (im also a sucker for packaging) i would search for the brand

the aesthetic, what it can offer, if my friends are already interested, trends

These were the initial responses of the questionnaire, which gave me a good indication for some of the answers. From looking at the feedback i recieved, the key points I took were:

taking care of the skin would ignite confidence

diversity + representation is needed

needs to be less emphasis on the skin, more on the individual

needs different options for different skin tones

less pressure around the topic of skin- more freedom to just be

knowing the risks of sun damage is needed

for products themselves: less whitecast, not super oily, high spf and cruelty free

to keep people interacting, needs to have good packaging, provided information, and compelling visuals.

This feedback has helped me to see what considerations I need to bare in mind moving forward, as this is crucial to successfully communicating my concept.

#lo1 #research #feedback #specialist practice #VC0665 #inyourskin #rsa

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devrizprofessionalblog · 10 months

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How to Get Rid of Dark Spots : Complete Darkspots Treatment

Find the best possible ways and remedies to get rid of dark spots on the face effectively and harmlessly!

Dark spots are often the result of the grouping of cells inside the skin that overproduce the melanin pigment or the result of melanin being deposited in the surrounding epidermis and dermis.

To be precise, Dark spots is an umbrella term, used in skincare to describe discolored marks on the skin.

If you are suffering from dark spots on your face, you might be suffering from hyperpigmentation. While those spots are harmless, you might want to get rid of them for aesthetic reasons.

The blog or article on how to get rid of dark spots will tend to analyze the main causes of dark spots, the main ingredients involved and what are the various feasible treatment options available.

Identifying the main causes of Dark spots

To know, How to get rid of dark spots. It is important to identify the main causes behind it :

Sun damage: Prolonged sun exposure is the main cause of Dark spots.

Melasma: Melasma also tends to affect the areas of your body that get exposure to the sun. It results in brown spots on Face, neck, hands and other areas.

Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation: This mainly occurs after the skin has undergone trauma like acne scars, and burns.

Rashes: Rashes that are often caused by Hyperpigmentation also cause Dark spots.

Skin injury

Razor burn from shaving

Hormonal changes

The best Skincare ingredients -How to get rid of dark spots, explained

The success of Dark Spots Treatment depends on the main ingredients that go into making the products for dark spots. Fortunately, some important skincare ingredients are best for treating hyperpigmentation or dark spots :

Niacinamide: Niacinamide also called Vitamin B3, Helps minimize the transfer of pigment from melanocytes to adjoining keratinocytes, which might reduce the appearance of uneven pigmentation and dark spots.

Shiitake mushrooms: these are not just delicious but good for your skin too. Shiitake mushroom helps to minimize uneven skin tone.

Adaptogenic Ashwagandha: With a root in Ayurveda, Ashwagandha helps to normalise skin's functions with its leaves being highly recommended to reduce inflammation.

Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate: it is a subsidized form of vitamin C that delivers high-performance brightening and offers the skin antioxidant benefits.

Glycolic acid: It is helpful to fade dark spots, melasma, hyperpigmentation and other marks like acne.

Kojic acid: Helps to lighten dark spots from acne, scars and sun damage. It primarily helps to slow pigment production.

Vitamin C: it helps to protect the skin from free radical damage. It is also equally effective to minimize the appearance of dark spots.

Azelaic acid: Fading dark spots and dark marks is what Azelaic acid is known for. It is also gentler than other acids.

Aloe vera gel: Aloe vera helps to stimulate collagen production and thus, might help to enhance skin turnover and minimize the appearance of dark spots.

Overview of best treatments on How to get rid of dark spots

How to get rid of dark spots treatments can broadly be categorized as over-the-counter topical medications, In -clinic medical treatments, sun protection and lifestyle changes.

Over-the-counter topical medications

Here are some of the Over -the -counter (OTC ) products that claim skin-lightening and correct abilities using natural ingredients. For example,

Retinol: Both prescription grade Retinoids and over-the-counter retinol products (OTC ) might help fade dark spots. It helps speed up the process of eliminating discoloured dead skin cells and bringing new ones to the surface.

Antioxidant serums: Use of Topical vitamin C serums when used consistently, might help to lighten dark spots due to sun exposure and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.

AHAs and BHAs

It is a blend of both physical and chemical exfoliators. Such as :

Lactic acid

Mandelic acid

Salicylic acid

Arbutin

Hydroquinone

All these are available in the forms of creams, serums or scrubs to lighten, brighten and reduce dark areas over time.

In-clinic medical treatments

Effective medical treatments are also proven solutions to the question of How to get rid of dark spots:

Chemical peels: It is a great exfoliation process that uses stronger chemical exfoliation to penetrate deep into the layers of skin. It gently exfoliates the upper dermis of the skin, thereby providing new and lighter skin tones.

Facial treatments: Facials are useful to treat dark spots. Brightening facials are the best facials to help exfoliate the skin, inhibit melanin production and increase cell turnover to help reduce those unwanted blemishes.

Lasers: Works to lighten dark spots using various methods by minimizing the pigment thereby causing it to flake off.

Sun protection

Since sun damage is the main contributory factor behind Dark spots. Users need to adopt the following sun protective measures viz :

Using sunscreen regularly

Use of protective clothing like hats and sunglasses in the sun.

Skip stepping out in the sun during peak hours

Avoid picking at pimples

Lifestyle changes

Lifestyle changes also go a long way in answering How to get rid of dark spots. Some of the major lifestyle changes are stress reduction, proper sleep, and a healthy and nutritious diet, Exercise and yoga are the best lifestyle practices.

Examples of skin care products to reduce dark spots

Devriz Healthcare provides the best skin care products in the areas of dark spots, pigmentation, hyperpigmentation, melasma, anti-ageing and many more.

Order now, any One of the products for bright and blemish-free, Glowing skin!

https://devrizhealthcare.com/product/glowing-skin-brightening-face-serum/( Glowing skin brightening face serum ) - provides luxurious and transformative skin tone.

https://devrizhealthcare.com/product/night-repair-serum/( Night repair serum ) - absorbs deeply into the skin to reduce dark spots while you sleep.

https://devrizhealthcare.com/product/devriz-night-cream/( Devriz night cream ) - targets dark spots, uneven skin tone and discolouration.

You can use any one of the products or in a Combo format like Day Serum + Devriz Night Cream or Night repair serum + Devriz Night Cream for best results.

Closing Take: How to get rid of dark spots

‘’Dark Spots‘’ is a bit more nuanced in meaning than you think. Hopefully, the article How to get rid of dark spots has been able to effectively make you aware of plenty of treatment methods available for dark spots.

Other miscellaneous treatment options like natural remedies, sun protection, and lifestyle behavioural changes also do play a major part. The Blog tends to highlight everything in a procedural format to give it a complete and one-stop solution to help prevent dark spots.

FAQs

How to remove dark spots in two days at home?

Oatmeal, aloe vera, turmeric powder, papaya, and Apple cider vinegar offer the most natural and fastest way of removing dark spots.

Which is the best cream for dark spots?

Devriz night cream, helping to achieve a clearer and brighter complexion is one of the best creams for removing dark spots.

Can Ice help to get rid of dark spots?

Yes. An ice facial helps to improve blood circulation, brightens skin and makes the same appear radiant. With continuous use, ice massages might lead to dark spots and Hyperpigmentation.

What foods help with Dark spot reduction?

Lemon juice, potato, oatmeal, buttermilk, honey, and orange peel are considered the best foods to prevent dark spots.

Are dark spots and hyperpigmentation the same?

Uneven skin pigmentation ( or hyperpigmentation ) is a common skin problem. Dark spots are called age spots, sun spots or dark patches most often appear on the face, hands and other parts of the body exposed to the sun.

#Dark Spots Treatment #best cream for dark spots #How to Get Rid of Dark Spots

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emilycwilson · 1 year

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Beauty filters, are they doing more harm than good?

At this point in our lives on social media, it's inevitable that we've all used some sort of filter on our social media posts, I know I can personally admit to using filters here and there over my time on social media sites. But the question is, are they just fun and harmless or is it actually harmful to our self esteem?

Filters are automated photo editing tools that detect facial features and change them via AR (augmented reality) Augmented reality relates to an enhanced interactive version of a real-world environments through digital elements such as visuals through holographic technology (Microsoft dynamics, 2018) and has existed believe it or not since the 1960s. In relation to filters, AR takes an individuals pre-existing face and computer generates enhancements (such as whiter teeth, makeup application, acne removal etc) AR can also completely change an individual's appearance such as reducing or increasing the size of facial features (like lips, noses, etc)

This weeks reading specifically looks at the effects of face filters on snapchat, which was ultimately one of the first major social media platforms to incorporate AR technology as a feature. In September 2015 Snapchat released ‘lenses’, filters that apply virtual accessories and modify facial features, enabling users to incorporate augmented reality into their daily practice and self-presentation (Baker, 2020, p208) Obsessions with the apps filters have since created a media phenomenon called ‘snapchat dysmorphia’, which similar to other types of dysmorphia such as body dysmorphia, relates to the constant and significant overthinking of one or more ‘flaws’ of ones face, in which the filters appear to ‘fix’ or ‘conceal’ providing the individual with a boost of self esteem. According to a study featured in this weeks lecture, students such as ourselves tend to fall victim to snapchat dysmorphia, with those reporting more frequent use of the lenses also reporting greater body image and insecurity concerns (Burnell, Kurup & Underwood 2021, pp. 12) Filters can instantly beautify a picture in seconds, ultimately enticing users to apply them as they can effortlessly conceal themselves without anyone necessarily suspecting otherwise. Of course, there are many reasons why users choose to use filters for social media posts, in a lot of cases some of these reasons include wanting to create a more visually satisfying picture or to fit a certain aesthetic.

Source: BBC future, 2023

As Katarina Bradford puts it perfectly, beauty filters are generating beauty standards based on faces that don’t actually exist. They create an unattainable and idealised view on beauty, persuading many individuals into thinking ’real beauty’ is executed through what is seen online. This creates the idea that you can’t be beautiful without a filter on as what is natural ‘doesn’t fit the beauty standard’ which is insanely damaging to ones self esteem, especially impressionable individuals such as teenagers. Due to the huge normalisation of filters, social media users often feel a constant pressure to present themselves in an idealised way in order to gain validation and positive attention, as well as to keep up with fellow users on the platform. This can result in a person’s inability to post raw content out of insecurity of not fitting the beauty norms presented online.

Source: Beauty Crew, 2020

Social media has created this toxic ideology that filtered photos equate to validation and approval, and that without a filter an individual may not receive the same positive feedback as they would with a filter. Whilst filters can be innocent and fun in most scenarios, it is becoming dangerous how much they are ruining the mental health of individuals. All in all, use the filters, but do not limit your own self worth based on how you look with a filter applied, as these filters are fabricated and not at all accurate of real life beauty.

Referencs:

Bradford, K. (2023) Face filters are more deceiving than ever-11 truly shocking before and after photos from Instagram, Evie Magazine. Available at: https://www.eviemagazine.com/post/face-filters-deceiving-11-truly-shocking-before-after-photos-instagram (Accessed: April 19, 2023).

Fielding, S. (2021) 90% of women report using a filter on their photos, Verywell Mind. Verywell Mind. Available at: https://www.verywellmind.com/90-of-women-report-using-a-filter-on-their-photos-5116048 (Accessed: April 19, 2023).

Rettberg, J.W. (2014) “Filtered reality,” Seeing Ourselves Through Technology [Preprint]. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1057/9781137476661.0004.

Barker, J. (2020) “Making-up on mobile: The pretty filters and ugly implications of Snapchat,” Fashion, Style & Popular Culture, 7(2), pp. 207–221. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1386/fspc_00015_1.

Miller, L. (2023) “Augmented Reality filters,” MDA20009 Digital Communities Week 8.

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