Impossible Beauty Standards | EP21

Text us anytime!! In Episode 21, Anita and Ai talk about IMPOSSIBLE BEAUTY STANDARDs. Anita has anxiety about makeup during Halloween and is forced to examine the root of this discomfort. Together they peel back the cultural influence and the Impossible Beauty Standards that started her negative reaction to makeup. As Korean Beauty is Trending, Ai and Anita recognize and examine how they grew up with impossible Asian beauty standards! Even growing up American, Asian beauty standards were inescapable. You learn about the different aspects that are considered attractive and how they measure up. They share interesting stories about confusing beauty standards when growing up in culturally mixed communities. Learn about their reactions to these beauty standards and how growing up Gen X in the 80’s helped them get over these impossible beauty standards! In this episode: 00:04 Who Are We 04:02 Makeup Stresses Me Out 07:35 Korean Beauty Is Trending 08:22 Growing Up With Impossible Korean Beauty Standards 09:49 A Small Head Is Most Desirable 10:13 The V-shaped Face Is Perfect 12:14 Perfect Eyebrows 13:35 Perfect Skin is Glassy, Milky & Clear 17:48 Getting Bullied 19:05 Korean Cultural Standards for Beauty 20:55 Skin Lightening 23:45 Confusing Beauty Standards 27:03 The Asian Light Skin Obsession 30:35 Greetings Include Comments On Your Appearance 32:41 Growing Up GenX Saved Me 34:18 Impossible Beauty Standards Everywhere 38:13 80s Style Helped Me Get Over Impossible Beauty Standards 44:00 Balancing Self Acceptance and Self Respect 47:37 Beauty In The Social Media Generation LINK TO THE ARTICLE discussed in this episode - https://kbeauty.shop/en-gb/blog/korean-beauty-standards **************************************************************** Follow us on social!! -->> Link to all things GenerAsianX [Website, Where to listen, Our Email and Social sites]: ****DISCLAIMER**** This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal or professional advice or services. This podcast is not meant to replace professional medical advice. This podcast (including hosts and guests) are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. This podcast is for private non-commercial use. Any guests do not necessarily reflect any agency or organization or company.