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Skin Dysmorphia: Has Your Pursuit of Beautiful Skin Turned into a Mental Health Issue?

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An estimated 1 million sheet masks are thrown away every day (A24/YouTube).

An estimated 1 million sheet masks are thrown away every day (A24/YouTube). “When I looked in the mirror, I saw holes and deep wrinkles, and when I interacted with people, I couldn’t focus,” says Ashlya Perry, describing the intrusive thoughts about her appearance that plagued her throughout her twenties. “My internal dialogue was always the … Read more

Skin Dysmorphia: Has Your Pursuit of “Perfect” Skin Turned into a Mental Health Issue?

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Maddie Ogle shared her experience with skin dysmorphia on TikTok

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