Social Media & Skin Health

Social Media is an incredible place to bring people together. But there’s no tutorial to warn you about all the possible downsides and risks. The rise of ‘Instagram Face’ has harmed the self-image of both men and women, and especially younger people.

It’s hard to know whether or not someone has edited their picture, so when most people look at golden hour selfies or beautiful candid shots, they take them at face value - and everyone seems to have ‘perfect’ skin

More than a confidence problem, these unattainable beauty standards can affect the way you approach your skin. Your end goal is skin without texture, without pores, no hyperpigmentation, no wrinkles, etc - not healthy skin

This issue is slowly becoming known to more people, but here are some practical tips to surround yourself with content that doesn’t harm your self-confidence:

- Don’t follow influencers solely based on their looks (you’ll quickly forget their page once you unfollow them anyways)

- Unfollow pages that make you question yourself

- Find a community where you have meaningful exchanges

- Follow other people’s skincare journeys - you’re not alone!