Acne is so common that we seem to constantly be bombarded with advertisements for products to combat against it or to cover it up. However, the skin positivity movement encourages people to accept it as a natural part of life rather than something to hide. Camille Bibbee for Beauty by Earth explains that social media is seeing more unfiltered photos and videos from people spreading the word about embracing their skin. Social media can help people share their stories as they live with skin conditions like acne, psoriasis, and eczema. "By educating yourself and others about these conditions, you can help break down the stigma surrounding them," Bibbee writes.
These unfiltered posts may come as a surprise given that the social media norm has so long been the opposite, as people often try to only post photos wherein they appear to comply with societal beauty standards. But the natural aesthetic is gaining ground, and celebrities have joined in as well. In 2020, singer-songwriter Niall Horan even posted a photo of himself poking fun at a pimple on his forehead.
