What If We Changed The Way Beauty Was Defined?

Do you still look at women or men with facial marks and think they must be some kind of unrefined personality? Beauty standards differ from place to place and from community to community but what defines our beauty standards is mostly the mainstream pop culture which is mostly influenced by the west. But who says that facial marks are not a beauty standard for some people?

While there are certain beauty standards that differ from place to place, there is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question. Each person has their own definition of beauty, and what may be considered unrefined or unattractive to one person may be seen as perfectly normal or even beautiful to another.

So, while it is true that mainstream pop culture often dictates what is considered “beautiful,” it is important to remember that everyone has their own definition of beauty. So, don’t be quick to judge someone based on their appearance – you never know what beauty standards they may adhere to.

I was working one day when I came across a woman with facial marks, but I initially did not know she had facial marks, what attracted me to this woman was her beautiful bogus hairstyle. Then I called her attention to ask her permission to take this picture. She gladly obliged me. she had a baby on her back and what surprised me was that her baby boy also had the same marks on his cheeks. I was surprised because it is often believed that nowadays babies you see with facial marks in 2022 are most times female and they are more likely to have undergone FGM. However, that is not the purpose of my blog today; rather it is the fact that as a photographer I want to spot beauty in its true form and also show that beauty comes in all forms, regardless of who defines it.

There has been a significant shift in society’s perception of beauty over time. In the past, certain physical features were often associated with beauty, but that is no longer the case. Instead, beauty is now seen as being more than skin deep. It is an inner quality that shines through someone’s personality. This change is likely due to the increased exposure to different cultures and ways of life that people have nowadays. With this greater understanding of the world, it is easier to see that beauty comes in many different forms.