Raw beauty

A close-up portrait of a woman with her face covered in tiny purple flowers, from a series titled Overgrown by photographer Maisie Cousins

What one beauty vlogger turned to when doctors, antibiotics, and products failed.

The “Skin Neutrality” Movement Is Growing — But I Can’t Get On Board #refinery29 https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2019/12/8992367/skin-neutrality-positivity-acne

Photographs of bare-faced women with common skin conditions celebrate the beauty of imperfection https://www.creativeboom.com/inspiration/photographs-of-bare-faced-women-with-common-skin-conditions-celebrate-the-beauty-of-imperfection/

https://flic.kr/p/KpP7Ad | oh so raw

Afghan girl wandering the streets of Kabul. - Imgur

Looking to break down the stigma around skin conditions like cystic acne, psoriasis and rosacea, Sophie Harris-Taylor shot real women, makeup-free.

Samantha Wake, 20, from Shropshire, has a condition called dermatillomania, or compulsive skin picking, which is taking over her life.

Social media is notorious for everything except showing the real things. From heavy photo editing and airbrushing pictures to carefully staging every move they make, from hiding the raw stuff and only showcasing the perfect side of things, you may start to wonder why everyone but you has a perfect life, perfect relationship, and perfect skin. Hence, the self-image issues.

Claire Brand on Instagram: "New Beauty for @stylistmagazine “COLOUR OUTSIDE THE LINES” September print issue. Photography @clairebrandphoto MEGA Make Up Artist @andrewgallimakeup Talent - The beautiful Bridget @mrsrobinsonmgt Hair @clare.on.hair Retouch @jonathanleigh_photo Words @hannaibraheem BIG thank you @tomgormer #stylistmagazine #beauty #clairebrandphoto"

5 Easy ways to do frequency separation technique in Photoshop.

She wants people to know her skin isn't "flawless.

These 12 inspiring images prove that acne scars are beautiful. Click to see them yourself

Laura on Instagram: “For @marieclairefr / thanks @charlotte_lapalus / @emiliegreenmua 🦋”