Women have been discovered to be far more dissatisfied with their bodies than men on numerous occasions in the past. As we reach new eras, it’s the beauty standards that are constantly evolving. And Joanna Kenny understands how not being able to meet these expectations may damage a woman’s self-esteem. As an esthetician, she encounters many ladies who are troubled by various issues that cause them to doubt their appearance.
She claims that we should quit aspiring to be beautiful in the eyes of others.
“People’s ambition to acquire the same ‘poreless’ skin as their social media filter is growing more common. This distorted view of what skin should look like results in unattainable skincare objectives, with any true progress being disregarded. It’s my job to keep their expectations in check and remind them that they have pores, not flaws.”
Joanna went popular after flaunting her moustache.
“Me enhancing my moustache hair isn’t the same as me saying, ‘Hey, you SHOULD find this appealing.’ Instead, it’s a reminder that they don’t have to shave their beards to be considered feminine. In 2021, a woman’s existence is still primarily determined by how attractive she is to attractive men. I want people to have the freedom to make decisions about their bodies without fear of being judged.”
She’s also had acne issues, and she claims that not removing her hair has helped her skin clear up.
Joanna would use any product to eliminate her facial hair, which would exacerbate her acne. “There are those who have a hormonal imbalance or have to take medicine that causes their hair to grow excessively,” she says. And they are currently unable to meet the societal demand to remove or bleach all of their hair in order to fit in. There are also those who cannot afford to have their hair professionally removed and find that DIY methods irritate their skin.”
She demonstrates how filters may make someone’s face appear “perfect.”
She recommends people to stop using filters once they no longer feel beautiful without them and when they are no longer enjoyable. They’re also a problem if you don’t want your pals to see your true face because they’ll see it. If you find yourself comparing yourself to your filtered image, it’s time to delete them. We all have bad days with our skin, but they shouldn’t make you feel inadequate.
She wants everyone to know that women aren’t built to please other people.
“There are persons who suffer from acne or have facial hair who will read the negative comments. These will be sufficient proof that they will not be accepted as the human beings that they are. I’m not sorry if my obvious facial hair makes people uncomfortable, and I don’t mind if men think I’m less attractive because of it. Nobody should make judgments concerning their bodies to please other people than me.”
Do you have acne or facial hair, and if so, how do you deal with the stigma associated with these conditions? Joanna may be found on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok, where she serves as a daily reminder that you are wonderful just as you are.
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