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Episode 13

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15th May 2020

EP - 13 - Eurocentric beauty ideals and skin-lightening

Welcome, my sugar babies! 

This week, I'm serving you one of the longest episodes to date.  I hope your earholes are ready, cause I'm about to climb in deep!


Did you know that Nigeria holds the world's highest percentage of women who use skin-lightening products?  77%, to be exact! 


We explore the world of skin-bleaching/skin-lightening products, but before we go into the why people would risk their health in using such products, we have to understand the origins of and how Eurocentric beauty ideals spread to the rest of the world.  


You know that at the end of every episode I go into full rant mode and give my two cents, this episode is no different!


Are. You. Ready?


I know you want to spread some of that good ole' fashion love! So, head on over to SUBSCRIBE, RATE, AND REVIEW us on your favorite podcast apps. 


Don't be scared; I don't bite... well, unless you're into that!  


J/K, or am I?


You can contact me:


beautyunlockedpodcast@gmail.com


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As always the most important message I have is


LOVE EACHOTHER, LOVE YOURSELVES. SPREAD SOME OF THAT SWEET, SWEET LOVE!


Music by Savvier Vital Poison


Savvier from Fugue


 

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Beauty Unlocked the podcast
Buckle up and get ready as I delve into a variety of topics regarding physical beauty.

We'll take a look at our society's obsession with physical beauty and the consequences these impossible beauty standards have had on us.
Let's face it; this fascination regarding physical beauty and body image isn't a recent phenomenon; it has been around for centuries, crossing borders, and has affected men and women alike.
The realization of this podcast has come about by my own experiences having to deal with society's perverse notion of physical "perfection" and researching an array of topics that have intrigued me over the years.
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Carissa Vikis

Hey there!
I'm Carissa, host, content creator, and producer of the indie podcast Beauty Unlocked.
Growing up, I was frequently compared and criticized for my looks and weight. This started the vicious cycle of being self-critical and loathing my body. I knew I wasn't the only one suffering from society's ridiculous notion of what "we should look like." I started digging deeper and researching various topics, and the rest is h(er)story!
Beauty Unlocked The Podcast aims to educate and bring awareness of our society's obsession with physical beauty and the emotional consequences these impossible beauty standards have. Beauty Unlocked's social media platform showcases not only my work but that of other artists, illustrators, and fellow podcasters that I admire and that share a similar message of inspiration, empowerment, positivity, and raising awareness on a variety of social issues.