Skin positivity diaries

                   What defines beauty?

I am beautiful with my freckles, dark circles, acne, and scars. My skin texture doesn't define my beauty. Neither the color of my skin. I may not define an ideal beauty parameter but ain't no skin shaming can distract me from my true ambition. 

I am not flawed, I am one of a kind. Sometimes I go through hormonal changes and my skin flaunts it. And some of us are just blessed with genetics. Why is it socially unacceptable to go through internal changes? And who sets the beauty parameters? What exactly defines true beauty?

My skin doesn't hinder my capability. 

I am not lacking in any aspect. I equally contribute to serving Mankind. Why is there so much hatred regarding skin texture and color? 

My beauty lies beneath my skin. And I will not hesitate to flaunt my imperfections. I ain't gonna cover my scars, they are as bold as my choices. I will use no filters to hide behind the camera. I will walk out in confidence with my bare skin to shame your poor conservative mindset. 

You asked me to cover up the flaws I did now you shaming for hiding under makeup and filters? Enough is enough!

I am wise enough to make my life choices. I no longer care about your definition of beauty. Every time you look at me you see my flaws, but I embrace my beauty. You see my scars, I see my survival. You see all my acne and bags under my eyes, I see my struggle to sleep with understanding. 

My acnes are my true makeup. My face is a plain canvas and they add the colors. My acnes are like the constellation of stars, flung across the infinity of my skin. My skin imperfections are my own and they will be there even when I don't want them to be.

I never wished for those painful red bumps but it's not in my hand to prevent them. Of course, I'm familiar with skincare but not all of it works! I'm tired of trying and testing. I only want you to understand that it's not easy, it never has been. I don't need recommendations but Little appreciation and acceptance. 

I don't want to see questions in your eyes, but a warm greeting with a cheerful smile. I am no different than you. I understand some of my skin might be uneven or I might have tanned but that's just a part of our life. I admit it's depressing to go through any skin issues and more depressing trying to console yourself for every change your skin goes through. But I would still like to act bold and appreciate my textures and wrinkles on my skin because that's what makes me feel alive. 

I am not plastic and I get influenced by internal changes. So far I have also realized that perfect crystal clear skin is just a myth. I know most of us don't go through severe acne conditions but we are flawed in many ways. Whatever our skin condition is we just need to love and accept the way it is.

( I know skin positivity movement and influencer are all around the internet sharing their true struggle stories and definitely, they motivate us to embrace our skin the way it is. But if you look into it all of them either have a history of acne or are going through it. It's sad that they are stepping ahead themselves. I don't have a history of acne or any other skin condition. In simple words, I have normal skin but it breaks my heart to see that people like us are lagging behind. We should stand out for those struggling with acne or other issues and actually change the definition of perfect skin or beauty.)

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#self_acceptance