LOOKING INTO THE GLASS
In a recent discussion with my Seasoned Voices blogging group, we talked about how our beauty and self-care routines have changed and evolved as we age, and then the topic veered to procedures and our take on that. One of the wonderful things about belonging to a group like this is the discussions we have. I mentioned that I remembered reading a Substack article that mirrored some of my own feelings on where the beauty industry is headed: convincing younger and younger women (girls really!) that they need all kinds of products and interventions. And, as women, we’re not supposed to voice an opinion on another’s choices, but simply cheer them on, whatever their decision, be it injecting poisonous substances into themselves or undergoing cosmetic surgery. Choice is what it’s about. I’m all for women choosing what they do with their bodies and won’t criticize women for doing so. But the questions I would ask are: Why? What makes them feel they need to do this? By solely focusing on ap...
