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Unrealistic beauty standards cost US economy billions each year | News

October 7, 2022 – The repercussions of body dissatisfaction and appearance-based discrimination are costing the US economy billions of dollars annually, according to a new report.

Collaborators on the report included the Dove Self-Esteem Project, Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health, and Deloitte Access Economics. Bryn Austin, professor in Harvard Chan School’s Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences and founding director of the Strategic Training Initiative for the Prevention of Eating Disorders (STRIPED), discussed the report in an October 4 article in Insider.

“What many people don’t realize is that there’s any cost to this, because often people just

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Why is there so much fake news on beauty TikTok?

From hormone-disrupting haircare to DIY sunscreens, beauty influencers are spreading lies on social media – and it’s becoming increasingly dangerous for our health

With the internet at our fingertips, we have infinite access to information. But it also means endless exposure to fake news, misleading claims and cherry-picked facts. With TikTok – a platform that favors attention-grabbing content – ​​gaining prominence, the spread of misinformation has never been more rampant. The fact that we can often see the faces of those speaking, creating the feeling of intimacy and an authentic connection, makes it all the easier to believe what we

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Diamonds Done Differently: Birmingham Couples Choose Lab-Grown Alternatives

In recent years, an increasing number of couples in Birmingham have been opting for lab-grown diamonds as a modern and ethical alternative to traditional mined diamonds. This shift signifies a significant change in consumer preferences, driven by various factors including sustainability, cost-effectiveness, and technological advancements. The demand for lab grown diamonds Birmingham is on the rise, reflecting a broader global trend towards eco-friendly and socially responsible choices.

Lab-grown diamonds, also known as synthetic diamonds, are created using advanced technological processes that replicate the natural conditions under which diamonds form. These diamonds are chemically, physically, and optically identical to their mined …

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Health and beauty info sources may influence risky indoor tanning behaviors

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Young women who receive health and beauty information from their friends and through social media may be more likely to ignore the risks of indoor tanning, according to a team of researchers.

In a study, researchers found a link between women who received health and beauty information from friends and beliefs that indoor tanning made them look and feel better. They also said that young women who relied on social media for health and beauty information also tended to reject the immediate risks of indoor tanning.

According to Jessica Myrick, associate professor of communications, Penn State,

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Canberra beauty salons and tattoo parlors risk serious hygiene breaches, documents reveal

Canberra beauty salons have allegedly reused wax containing “pubic-type hairs”, treated clients with dirty foot spas and operated from filthy and unhygienic stores, according to documents released under a freedom of information request.

Tattoo parlor inspections also revealed improper tracking and disposal of needles, expired or incorrectly diluted cleaning products and overflowing containers of used

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8 Fascinating Facts About Your Skin

3. Dry Skin in the Winter Isn’t Just Uncomfortable — It May Be Harmful, Too

When temperatures begin to dip in the winter, harsh winds and indoor heating systems can suck the moisture right out of your skin. Having a lizardlike texture to your skin is one thing, but the issue doesn’t end there. “The skin needs to be a healthier barrier to prevent infections. “Dry skin is basically a cracked, broken barrier,” says Ploch. “Many people think dry skin is cosmetic, but it can also increase our risk for infection with bacteria, viruses, and fungi.”

Keep skin moisturized with

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UMass research suggests beauty pageant news worsens body image among teens, young women

  • Karen Brown, New England Public Media

Research from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and Vanderbilt University found that adolescent girls and young women exposed to beauty pageant news coverage were more likely to feel bad about their bodies, particularly when their home state contestant won.

UMass researcher Brandyn Churchill, a health economist, said the results were not surprising – as many people assume exposure to a thin-ideal could affect body image. But comparing old news coverage of Miss America and Miss USA pageants to adolescent health surveys taken around the same time and place allowed them to

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Rhode Launches a Hydrating Glazing Milk + More Beauty News

Photography courtesy of Zhong Lin

Plus, Canadian singer-songwriter Chantal Kreviazuk is announced as Back to Earth Skin’s new brand ambassador.

By Lauren Knowles

Date June 16, 2023

Rhode expands its product portfolio with a dewy facial essence

Rhode Glazed Milk
Photography courtesy of Zhong Lin

To ring in its one-year brand anniversary, Rhode is blessing us with the launch of a glossy new skincare innovation. Introducing Glazing Milk, the newest addition to the Rhode lineup and an “essential prep step” in achieving that widely sought after, hydrated, Hailey Bieber glow. Powered by a barrier-boosting trio of nourishing ceramides (the fatty acids found naturally

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