We've made a lot of strides when it comes to the body positivity movement and recognizing that beauty really does come in all shapes, sizes and skin tones. But something we haven't spoken enough about is skin positivity. The recent movement touches on the importance of creating a safe and accepting space for individuals dealing with acne. Women who struggle with breakouts, whether they be cystic pimples, whiteheads, or scars, don't get a lot of love. The nasty criticism Kendall Jenner received regarding her acne at the Golden Globes was a proof of that.
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Today there are more than 600 posts on Instagram using the hashtag #skinpositivity accompanying pictures of bare-faced, women–and men–who are letting the world know they are not ashamed of their breakouts and they will not tolerate people bashing them for it.
We can't help but applaud them because the truth is, acne–or any other skin issue for that matter–shouldn't make anyone feel less beautiful, visible, or confident. Here's a look at a few peeps who are changing the way we look at people with acne!