Is There a Certain Level of Self Deprecation That Has to Balance Attractiveness?

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Renee: We're always looking for a balance where, if we do see a movie star like genipher lawrence being like, i'm such a gladsis. I think as women, we can also be honest about our own jealousy rit that it's hard to see these women who look so perfect and so put together. And then you like, oh, she's just like me. Do you think it would be healthier for all of us to just not acknowledge our appearance as much as we do? "I don't find it empowering to see two sexy movie star women complaining about how they look"

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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