The Beauty Bar

In our diverse world, industries play a crucial role in shaping societal views, and the beauty industry is no exception. Unfortunately, it has historically struggled with inclusivity, often overlooking the wide spectrum of skin tones, hair textures, body types, disabilities, and cultural backgrounds. This oversight has sparked significant backlash and a demand for change. Inclusive beauty goes beyond simply providing a diverse selection of foundation shades (though that’s definitely a start!). It’s about acknowledging and celebrating the beauty in everyone, regardless of the physical attributes. It means ensuring that everyone can find products that suit their needs and can see themselves reflected in the beauty industry. Photo Credit: Fenty Beauty Campaign So why does inclusivity in the beauty community matter so much ? Let's break it down Product Diversity Inclusive beauty means offering products that address a wide array of needs. This includes everything from foundations that m...

Image: IMCMedical Centre  "You should put on some makeup," "Cover up your tattoos," "You shouldn't be eating that," the list goes on and on.  Most women experience the pressures of unrealistic beauty standards which was happening well before Instagram came along and the mainstream media became what it is today. Unrealistic standards set by society puts enormous pressure to attain a so-called perfect body and physical appearance. This often deteriorates any and, in most cases, all self-esteem leading to adopt unhealthy habits in pursuit of these idealized looks. Scrolling endlessly on your day-to-day apps such as TikTok, Instagram, Youtube, we are constantly bombarded by the "ideal" woman which fails to represent the diversity and reality of female beauty telling us we have to be slim, have flawless skin, be tall, have straight and shiny hair, in which all of these things are quite actually subjective.  If we as women choose to conform to th...