anything goes with emma chamberlain beauty standards, advice session
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Oct 26, 2025 Dive into the uncomfortable world of beauty standards that make growing up on social media a challenge. Discuss how internet beauty ideals differ from those of the past and the scrutiny surrounding unfiltered posts. Explore the complex feelings around enhancements and aging naturally under pressure. Emma shares tips for body image acceptance and the importance of mental health. Plus, learn how to combat social media's harmful effects and find confidence without succumbing to peer pressure. It's an empowering take on self-acceptance!
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Social Media Feels More 'Real' Than Ads
- Emma observes social media makes beauty standards feel more real because we compare to peers rather than distant celebrities.
- That perceived realism intensifies self-comparison and pressure to conform to enhanced, often altered looks.
Raw Instagram Photos Trigger Shock
- Emma describes posting a raw photo dump and receiving comments questioning if she was sick or on drugs because she looked 'normal'.
- She uses this to illustrate how conditioned audiences are to see only perfected images online.
Used In 'Aging Badly' Thumbnails
- Emma shares seeing her face used in thumbnails about 'Gen Z aging badly' despite choosing to age naturally.
- She explains this misuse sometimes tempts her to consider cosmetic procedures out of frustration.