Jessica DeFino

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.

Beauty-industry critic Jessica DeFino discusses the harmful beauty ideals spread by social media, ageism in 'anti-aging,' and how to change your relationship with beauty standards. Explore the intersections of wellness/diet culture and beauty culture, and the impact of patriarch, capitalism, colonialism, and white supremacy. Delve into the balance between beauty and wellness culture through medication, advocating for evidence-based approaches.

I det här samtalet med Björn Hedenskjö, legitimerad psykolog, och Jessica De Fino, journalist med fokus på skönhetsindustrin, diskuteras hur skönhetsideal påverkar vårt psykiska välbefinnande. De utforskar sociala mediers roll i att förstärka kroppsmissnöje och ätstörningar, samt farorna med utreseverande standarder. Dessutom granskas den ekonomiska makten bakom skönhetsindustrin och de negativa effekterna av eurocentriska ideal, som förstärker ojämlikhet och diskriminering. En insiktsfull och tankeväckande diskussion!

In this discussion, beauty culture critic Jessica DeFino unpacks the complex landscape of beauty standards today. She critiques Skims’ chin-shaper as a gimmick and explores the summer's facelift craze, shedding light on celebrity aesthetics' uncanny aspects. The conversation dives into Goop’s influence and the tension between wellness and beauty politics, including how societal shifts impact women's perceptions. DeFino highlights upcoming beauty trends to watch, from a backlash against fillers to the hopefulness of research-informed beauty practices.

Jessica DeFino, a beauty reporter and advice columnist at The Guardian, joins guest host B.A. Parker to discuss the blurred lines between good and bad plastic surgery. They dive into the societal pressures of beauty standards fueled by social media, examining how public scrutiny influences perceptions of cosmetic procedures. The conversation also touches on mental health implications tied to beauty ideals, as well as the evolution of these standards over time. A light-hearted trivia game about beauty terminology adds fun to this complex topic.