Our world consists of many different communities and cultures, each with its own unique standards of beauty. But while some beauty practices reference rich cultural ideals, other beauty standards can have damaging consequences.

In this episode of The Skin Report podcast, host Dr. Sethi sheds light on the complex subject of societal beauty standards and their impact on people's skincare practices. Throughout the show, she discusses how different cultures consider physical traits to be beautiful. She breaks down the beauty ideals in Africa to South Asia and other regions, demonstrating the various standards held by different communities. In doing so, she acknowledges the damaging beauty standards developed due to colorism and explains the risks that they pose. Finally, Dr. Sethi highlights the importance of embracing diversity in beauty standards and skincare practices.

As the founder of RenewMD Beauty Medical Spas and a woman of color, Dr. Sethi is dedicated to spreading science-backed skincare information on The Skin Report. Check out this episode to learn more about cultural beauty standards and diversity in skin care practices.

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