Doing It Right with Pandora Sykes The myth of good skin, with Jessica DeFino
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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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Skin Communicates Health
- Skin communicates internal issues rather than just needing to be clear and non-communicative.
- Blemishes and wrinkles reflect skin function and aging, not health problems to be eliminated.
Four Forces Shape Beauty Culture
- Beauty standards are shaped by patriarchy, white supremacy, colonialism, and capitalism.
- These forces accelerate with digital culture, harming self-image especially among the young.
Glazed Donut Skin Trend Critique
- New skincare trends like glazed donut skin reflect extreme self-objectification.
- These trends are dehumanizing and promote unrealistic, unhealthy beauty ideals.