Beauty filters on platforms like Instagram and TikTok have created unrealistic beauty standards, impacting mental health and body image, especially among teenagers.
Platforms like Instagram and TikTok have made beauty filters ubiquitous, creating a culture where polished, unattainable standards of appearance are the norm. Picture: Cottonbro studios/pexelsSocial media has transformed how we connect, express ourselves and perceive the world. But for all its positives, it’s also a double-edged sword, especially when it comes to mental health and body image.
As one person aptly put it, “I’m investing in myself wholeheartedly and holistically because sadly I don’t walk around with filters and beauty apps on my face.” While these features can be fun and creative, they’ve also been linked to harmful psychological effects. These changes, which will be rolled out in the coming weeks, aim to prevent teenagers from artificially altering their features in ways that make-up cannot achieve.
Teenagers are especially vulnerable. Social media platforms are often their primary space for self-expression and social interaction, but the curated, filtered content they consume can distort their perception of reality.
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