Skin positivity is about realizing how our bodies have brought us to where we are today. Skin positivity means looking in the mirror and feeling grateful for who you are and appreciating the journeys you’ve had.
Zinhle is an agricultural scientist, a skin positivity influencer, and a travel influencer from South Africa.
“I live in Manta city, Ecuador. It’s very intimate, congenial, and warm here. It’s a fishing port so it’s known for the delicious food and beautiful beaches. A mix of traditional and liberal people live here, and as for beauty standards, there’s a great emphasis on height and healthy skin. Those are the two things that make you more physically attractive here."
Becca Ask was born with a vascular birthmark, and she currently lives in Minnesota. She discusses how found her purpose and herself over time.
“I was released from prison into a halfway house. I only had my prison shower shoes, a very worn-down bible, and my prison sweatpants that had my number on the side. That was everything I had in the world, and I was terrified."
Daveena (22) is a skin-positive influencer who lives in Malaysia. She describes the experiences that she’s had with beauty standards, skin, and self-worth.
Mohana is a social worker for urban youth from Kansas City. She has had alopecia since she was 8 years old.
Jude lives in Glasgow, Scotland and she has been living with psoriasis since college. When she was diagnosed with psoriasis, her perspective on self-honesty, self-realization, and self-acceptance was changed forever.
“I’m from Bradford, England, and I’m an advocate for people with keloids. I got keloids when I was thirteen. When I was 12, I had severe acne. I had acne on my chest, my face, and my back. I treated it with taking Isotretinoin, but I was left with little hard spots."