Sometimes we are overcome by such a strong desire to preserve youth that we resort to radical cosmetic procedures. «Beauty injections» among them occupy the first place. But are they really necessary?
Gray hair and wrinkles that result from life experience are not only completely natural, but also beautiful. The ability to recognize that the years go by and we are no longer 18 deserves respect. And we do not have to join the ranks of ardent naturalists who cherish the «inner grandmother».
“It is not necessary to wave your hand at yourself and “return to nature”. Dye your hair, use cosmetics, go for a laser lift, ”says psychologist Joe Barrington, emphasizing that all this should be done only if you wish. In her opinion, the main thing is to remember: self-care is not at all equal to uncontrolled injections of Botox and fillers.
After all, these procedures have a lot of side effects, from which no one is immune. In addition, it hurts, even though cosmetologists assure you that you will not feel anything. Also, according to the psychologist, the passion for “beauty shots” makes women lie to themselves, as if they have actually become younger than they are, and makes them want to resort to such procedures more often, spending an infinite amount of money on them.
Who came up with the idea to make us think we have to look like Barbie?
“I just want to exclaim:“ Please, please, stop! You are beautiful!
Yes, you are getting older. Perhaps you like that the injections have removed the crow’s feet or that very crease between the eyebrows, only now your face is motionless, mimic wrinkles have been erased from it, and everyone misses your charming smile so much, ”Barrington notes. Whose ideal of beauty is this? Who came up with the idea to make us think that we have to look like Barbie, and at any age?
If you have children, it is worth realizing that “beauty injections” can even affect their development. After all, the emotions of the mother, which the child reads, are transmitted through facial expressions — it reflects care and love. Will the baby be able to catch the changes in the mother’s mood on the immobile face due to too much Botox? Hardly.
Nevertheless, Barrington is sure that there is an alternative. Instead of looking in the mirror and letting your inner critic whisper, «You’re ugly, inject a little more, and then another, and you will get eternal beauty,» women can do something more interesting. For example, look around and start living a rich life, devote yourself to pleasant and important things. Then their perseverance, enthusiasm and courage will be expressed with full force — including they will be reflected on the face.
It is possible and necessary to be proud of the imperfections of appearance. We should not be ashamed of ourselves and our face, regardless of age.
Are you okay! Life flows, and our task is to follow this flow.