10 Imposed Beauty Standards That Modern Women Should Ditch Once and Forever

Here are some beauty expectations that modern women should reject permanently, as they contribute to unhappiness. Women often feel pressured to meet unrealistic criteria in various aspects of life, including rapidly evolving beauty trends. Viral news App argues that a woman’s inner spark and zest for life are most important, and that societal beauty standards obscure individuality and are ultimately not worth pursuing.

One example of a standard to reject is:

Tight belly

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Feeling insecure about their undefined midsections, some women admitted this negatively impacted their self-esteem. These women rigorously diet and exercise to eliminate what they consider a rounded belly. Medical professionals, however, explain that a bit of fat under the skin in the abdominal area is actually normal and suggests healthy bodily processes in women.

Plump lips

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Fuller lips are in vogue, fueled by the belief that thin lips are a sign of getting older. Because of this, many women desire bigger, more defined lips and are turning to hyaluronic acid fillers as the go-to solution.

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Medical professionals caution that repeated lip augmentation procedures can be damaging. Over time, the skin on the lips can lose elasticity and droop due to the weight of the filler, ultimately worsening the appearance.

Ideal shapes

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The hourglass figure, with its slender midsection and balanced shoulders and hips, has been a long-standing beauty standard. Women possessing this shape attract attention, sometimes leaving others dissatisfied with their own natural build and coveting those deemed naturally ideal.

However, fashion experts believe that proper styling can flatter any figure. To balance wider hips, individuals can emphasize their upper body with eye-catching tops. Conversely, those with longer legs can experiment with bootcut or flared trousers paired with flat footwear.

Symmetric facial features.

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Everyone’s face has some asymmetry, but some women feel self-conscious about theirs. Face-building classes are becoming popular as a way to address this. While these exercises can help, it’s important not to obsess over asymmetry because it’s often unnoticeable to others.

We’re all used to slight facial differences. It’s probable that other people haven’t noticed it, and if they had, they wouldn’t mind. People who are talking to you closely are more likely to notice some asymmetry, but probably won’t care because they are communicating with a person, not studying a portrait.

An even complexion

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An even facial complexion is the dream for any girl. Shops offer an endless supply of makeup foundation and concealer, while cosmetology actively promotes professional peels. All this should help women hide any imperfections and make their complexion even.

However, it’s worth remembering that sometimes it’s impossible to get rid of pigmentation, as it is oftentimes affected, not by the environment, but by internal factors: genetic code, structural features of cells, and hormonal background.

Wish to slow down aging

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Many women dread the appearance of wrinkles near their eyes, expression lines, and the initial gray hairs. Scientists suggest delaying concern about these things, as our control over our internal aging clock is small.

The aging process is determined not just by surroundings and how well someone takes care of themselves, but also by their DNA and overall well-being. Celebrities demonstrate through their lives that aging manifests differently, and all these ways are beautiful.

Thick brows

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According to Jonathan Short/LFI/East News, full, untamed eyebrows are in style during the 2020s. To meet the needs of women lacking naturally bold brows, cosmetic options like brow lamination and permanent makeup (tattooing) became available.

While some painstakingly recreate individual eyebrow hairs with makeup, other people find such brows unattractive.

Mohamd Selowe/Quora states he doesn’t care and considers eyebrow shaping a time-waster and thinks that it makes the person less attractive. Despoina Tziouma/Quora advises keeping your natural brow shape and only removing extra hairs.

Wrinkle-free face

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Nasolabial folds are often perceived as making a woman look older and less attractive. To combat these perceived signs of aging, many women invest in cosmetic procedures like Botox and fillers. However, these interventions can erase a woman’s inherent beauty and individual character.

Cameron Diaz admitted that she nearly lost sight of herself while trying to maintain a youthful appearance. In her book, she told her fans that she prefers to see her face age naturally rather than alter it with “beauty injections.”

Belly-button nose

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The “perfect” nose, often crafted by surgeons, is a desired look for numerous young women. They are often captivated by this popular image, overlooking the fact that a distinctive nose is a unique and valuable characteristic. Celebrities, like actress Lea Michele, embrace their individual noses. Michele is proud of her entire body, including her prominent nasal bridge and hooked, drooping tip.

Curvy body

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Many women nowadays strive for curvy figures, a trend. In their quest to resemble Jennifer Lopez, they overlook the fact that achieving such a body is not just a matter of intense workouts, but also depends on individual skeletal structures and muscle condition.

Physiotherapists suggest that a less-defined physique isn’t always due to inactivity, but can stem from underactive muscles hindering efforts to attain a desired physique. Professionals advise incorporating stretching and increased walking to reactivate these muscles.

Yet, some individuals disagree with this concern.

For the majority, the overall appearance matters more than isolated features. Few meticulously scrutinize each part of their partner’s body for perfection.