Do You Scrowl on It at All?

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Ivingon's new book is called beauty sick, sub titled othe cultural on with appearance hurts girls and women. Ivingon uses instigramand to get around the idea of unfollowing people for showing what i think of as a toxic image. You can find out more about her research at body and media dot com. If you're curious, ask smart people stupid questions because they love it. And probably every one else around you has question. Also, follow animals on instagram.

We love it. We hate it. BEAUTY CULTURE.

Looking good can make us feel decorated, empowered and more confident -- but why?

And why are certain groups subtly told to "make-up" for their appearance?

What's the line between self-care and oppression?

Psychologist and beauty-researcher Dr. Renee Engeln shines a huge bright floodlight on the sometimes ugly machinery of the billion-dollar beauty and "fitness" industry. This is an episode for make-up lovers, haters and the millions of us confused about being both at once. It's also an opportunity for dudes to learn just how how skewed the standards are. Buckle up -- this ologist will change the way you see the world, others and hopefully, yourself.

Dr. Renee Engeln's work

"Beauty Sick," the book

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