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The Plasticizing of Women’s Beauty: Why are we trying to look inhuman?

The Plasticizing of Women’s Beauty: Why are we trying to look inhuman?

Yesterday, I saw a billboard for microdermabrasion. I assume that they chose the woman in the picture because she is beautiful. But the first thing I thought when I saw it was, “Why would they use a mannequin for a billboard?” This is a very strange direction we have taken in the world. It’s one thing to put a bit of makeup on to accentuate the eyes or cheekbones. But something has gone crazy here.