Loving Yourself And Embracing Diversity
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Our world consists of many different communities and cultures, each with its own unique standards of beauty. But while some beauty practices reference rich cultural ideals, other beauty standards can have damaging consequences. In this episode of The Skin Report podcast, host Dr. Sethi sheds light on the complex subject of societal beauty standards and their impact on people's skincare practices. Throughout the show, she discusses how different cultures consider physical traits to be beautiful. She breaks down the beauty ideals in Africa to South Asia and other regions, demonstrating the various standards held by different communities. In doing so, she acknowledges the damaging beauty standards developed due to colorism and explains the risks that they pose. Finally, Dr. Sethi highlights the importance of embracing diversity in beauty standards and skincare practices. As the founder of RenewMD Beauty Medical Spas and a woman of color, Dr. Sethi is dedicated to spreading science-backed skincare information on The Skin Report. Check out this episode to learn more about cultural beauty standards and diversity in skin care practices. Follow and DM a question for Dr. Sethi to answer on The Skin Report Podcast: RenewMD  Beauty Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/renewmd_beauty/ RenewMD Beauty Medical Spas, California: https://renewmdwellness.com/ Special Offers Skin Barrier Repair Bundle - Special Offer 20% off Promo Code: SKINBARRIER20 SKIN Scan - Comprehensive Customized Skin Report Sources: The Skin Report Podcast - Season 1 Episode 18: The Skincare Industry: What’s Not Working https://theskinreportbydrsethi.com/season-1-episode-18-the-skincare-industry-whats-not-working/  The Skin Report Podcast - Season 1 Episode 1: Exclusive Past, Inclusive Future https://theskinreportbydrsethi.com/s1e1-exclusive-past-inclusive-future/ The Skin Report Podcast - Season 3 Episode 1: Cultural Ingredients: Nourishing Skincare for Every Background https://theskinreportbydrsethi.com/season-3-episode-1-cultural-ingredients-nourishing-skincare-for-every-background/  The Skin Report Podcast - Season 2 Episode 4: IV Injections for Skin Brightening https://theskinreportbydrsethi.com/season-2-episode-4-iv-injections-for-skin-lightening-skin-lightening-pt-1/  Art Institute Chicago - African Beauty through African Eyes https://www.artic.edu/articles/1003/african-beauty-through-african-eyes  National Library of Medicine - African Perceptions of Female Attractiveness a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3483252/" rel="noopener noreferrer"...
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