[Skin Concerns] affecting mental health. As much as I love my skincare I am also very sad that I care so much about it. Anyone else? Our value as women has nothing to do with how our skin looks!

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Obviously I am a skincare addict. I've suffered with acne big time, I'm about to turn 30, and I'm a woman. All of these experiences have resulted in a bit of an obsession. Hence even being an active participant on this sub!!Today I just feel sad that we as women are so dependent on the appearance of our skin for happiness. This is without a doubt a result of the patriarchal myth that we are only as valuable as we are beautiful. WHICH IS NOT TRUE.So, in a place where we seek support for our skincare, I also think we should support each other in our beauty that is beyond skin deep! Let us all be gentle with ourselves, and each other. I'll speak for myself when I say that I know my obsession can be harmful to my mental health.Anyways, that is all. Thank you for reading my little rant. I hope you all know just how beautiful you are despite acne, wrinkles, pigmentation, pore size, etc! We are so much more than our skin.
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