Beauty standards

In Paola Kudacki‘s photography series ‘Plasticity‘, American model Leila Goldkuhl is tied up in nylon gourmets, questioning our chase for perfection.

Atlanta-based photographer Sheila Pree Bright aims to explore society's relationship with cultural beauty standards in her series Plastic Bodies.

With non-surgical injectable treatments like botox and filler now firmly planted at the forefront of current beauty trends, is there a better, safer, more natural alternative? A look at how we can take a more synergistic approach to a youthful appearance.

Aug 13, 2015 - I made this set of artwork combining illustration and photography to enlighten the consequences of the obsession with beauty. It took me four months between investigation, illustration and photo shoot to complete a total of twenty pieces. At the end I made an exhibition.

Acne doesn't have to be a bad thing—and these 10 stunning images prove it

tinytofubunny: “ Justin Bartels - Impression (2012) “This is the best thing on the Internet. We undress everyday and it shows us how confined we are. Those imprints show how uncomfortable we are...

Thanks to social media, there's been a spike in plastic surgery like we haven't seen before.

"Remind the world that everyone is beautiful." These are the words of Ilka Brühl - a 26-year-old woman from Germany, who took it upon herself to spread positivity and empowerment by telling her own story.

Even though beauty is seen differently by everyone, there are some standards that many people chase after. Facial features, body types, eye/hair colors and textures - there are many pieces to this beauty standard puzzle. Francesc Planes, a 22-year-old photographer from Spain, took it upon himself to encourage change.