We are afraid to sit in the sun, so we look for shade, worrying that our skin will get darker.

Here in predominantly white countries, people even lie in the sun and walk around in short clothes just to get tanned.

We tend to see darker skin as undesirable, while they often see it as a sign of activity, health, and attractiveness.

The sun is the same, but the standards of beauty are so different. ☀️🌍

#Summer #Culture #BeautyStandards

Men are moving away from hyper-muscular ideals toward leaner "snatched" waist aesthetics, sparking new body image concerns.

https://lifebriefly.news/why-men-are-suddenly-obsessed-with-having-a-tiny-waist

#BodyImage #MensFashion #BeautyStandards

Five photo books by women photographers challenge beauty culture through powerful portraiture and documentary work that reveals hidden contradictions.

https://lifebriefly.news/five-photo-books-by-women-that-challenge-how-we-think-about-beauty

#Photography #BeautyStandards #WomenArtists

My latest blog post:
"Dear Romantasy Authors, We Need To Talk - What hyper-masculine male characters and petite female protagonists have to do with viral trends like #looksmaxxing, #SkinnyTok and their connection to modern day #fascism and #rightwing extremism."
(reading time: ca. 3 minutes)

https://amalia-zeichnerin.net/dear-romantasy-authors-we-need-to-talk/

#writingcommunity #Romantasy #BeautyStandards #writing

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1970s CoverGirl: The Captivating Gaze of Classic Beauty

Peer into the past with this iconic 70s CoverGirl commercial frame, highlighting the timeless allure of perfectly defined eyes. ✨ Relive the effortless beauty that made CoverGirl a household name! 📺

#covergirl #classiccommercial #1970s #70sbeauty #retromakeup #vintagemakeup #beautystandards #cosmetics #eyemakeup #mascara #eyecatchy #nostalgia #covergirlgaze #advertisinghistory #vintageads #timelessbeauty

Nutrition scientist reacts to Emma Stone’s BAFTA look; shares concern over clinical signs of malnutrition

Beauty standards in the entertainment industry have long been a subject of debate, but many expert…
#dining #cooking #diet #food #Nutrition #beautystandards #EmmaStone #extremethinness #GLP-1medications #HealthConsequences #malnutrition #nutrition
https://www.diningandcooking.com/2554906/nutrition-scientist-reacts-to-emma-stones-bafta-look-shares-concern-over-clinical-signs-of-malnutrition/

‘I am 55 and I look exactly 55.’ Woman’s viral commentary on aging hits all the right notes.

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.upworthy.com/i-am-55-and-i-look-exactly-55-womans-viral-commentary-on-aging-hits-all-the-right-notes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=i-am-55-and-i-look-exactly-55-womans-viral-commentary-on-aging-hits-all-the-right-notes

Top 10 Most Beautiful American Models of 2026
Most Beautiful American Models from the United States are noted here. Like Cindy Crawford who was the 1st noted American fashion model.

https://bit.ly/4rPINJS

#TopModels2026 #AmericanBeauty #ModelSpotlight #FashionIcons #BeautyTrends #ModelingIndustry #2026Fashion #InspiringModels #BeautyStandards #ModelLife #FashionPhotography #DiversityInModels #EmergingTalent #ModelingCareers #BeautyInDiversity

Hollywood's Body Image Scrutiny: Actresses Confront Weight and Appearance Bias

https://newsletter.tf/actresses-hollywood-looks-bias/

Actresses in Hollywood face judgment for their looks, with many told they are too fat or not pretty enough for roles.

#Hollywood, #BodyImage, #Actresses, #BeautyStandards, #Entertainment