Elaine (at 36) and Carlyn (at 38) talk about the beauty standards surrounding aging. As women, we are subjected to standards of beauty that are aimed at selling us solutions long before we hit puberty, but we’ve noticed that the market has changed – no longer is it offering simple beautification but now offers include anti-aging serums and supplements. Not to mention the uptick in cosmetic procedures, like botox and plastic surgery.

In this episode, we explore our awareness of superficially aging.

Further Reading:

* Vanity Is Not a Deadly Sin. It’s One of Life’s Last Vital Signs (The New York Times)

* Appreciating the Difference Between Pride and Vanity (Psychology Today)

* It’s OK to care about your looks: Women shouldn't be embarrassed by — or shamed into — decisions of personal style (Salon.com)

* The Never-Ending Scrutiny of Being in an Aging Body (The Walrus)

* The Psychology of Appearance and Aging: This is not about vanity - It's about your identity (Positive Aging Community)

* The Psychology of Vanity (Psychology Today)

* Kris Jenner's Shocking New Look Went Viral. Now the Plastic Surgeon Responsible Has Been Revealed (People.com)

* It Doesn’t Matter If the Kardashians Are Honest About Their Plastic Surgery (Allure)

Theme Music: “Banjo Beat” - Will Records

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