In My Body
In My Body
Am I Enough For You Now?
These are the words that went through my head for most of my teenage years and early 20s. They sometimes still do, and I have to remember that I am not pathetic because of my thought patterns. I have to remind myself that sharing this level of vulnerability will only irk those who do not matter…
Enough Beauty
We live in a world where everyone strives to be prettier, to be beautiful, to be the best. We use plenty of skincare products to beautify ourselves accordingly to the society’s definition of beauty.
Fitting Into Your Skin
A very old advertisement of a popular fairness brand plays on television. This girl with much lighter skin suggests that a dark skinned girl uses the product, and tells her that she can be as light skinned as she is! You might have seen similar ads elsewhere in the world.
The Significance of Cross-Cultural Skin-Whitening Practises
In this paper, Aishah Khan explores the history and culture behind skin whitening.
Working With and Loving Monolids
I grew up in Indonesia and Singapore, and the pressure to have "double eyelids" (eyelids with a crease) is high. I grew up believing that getting the "double eyelid surgery" to add a crease to my monolids is a normal rite of passage like graduating high school or making questionable fashion choices in your teenage years.
My History With Henna
My henna journey started when I was very young, and the older I got, the more my interest for it grew. Henna art, otherwise known as mehndi, is a big part of Indian culture and tradition so I would often times see it at many events and celebrations.