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Doing It Right with Pandora Sykes

The myth of good skin, with Jessica DeFino

Sep 1, 2022
Beauty journalist Jessica DeFino discusses the myth of good skin, the evolution of tans, celebrity makeup and skincare lines, and the tipping point in the beauty industry.
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  • Skincare products focus on achieving aesthetically pleasing skin, disregarding the skin's natural communication function.
  • The beauty industry's conflicts of interest hinder important discussions about beauty culture and prevent journalistic freedom.

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Skincare's disconnect from skin's natural functions

Skincare products are often aimed at achieving aesthetically pleasing, non-communicative skin, but the skin's job is actually to communicate. Blemishes and wrinkles are natural and normal signs of skin functioning, not health issues to be fixed.

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