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(#4) Makeup Tutorials Don't Just Help You Learn New Skills
In early 2018, the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business did a study on makeup tutorials and found the videos aren't necessarily making viewers any better at applying makeup. The study claims YouTube tutorials provide the "illusion of skill acquisition" - but viewers notice another important benefit. One fan of makeup tutorials said, "When I first started watching... tutorials, and it helped distract me from my eating disorder."
Another agreed, explaining "the talking calms me down from feeling alone." Clearly, YouTube tutorials are about so much more than learning new skills.
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(#3) One Woman Claims Makeup Curbs Her Cravings Post-Drug Addiction
Who knew makeup could be so powerful? After Jaclyn Hill tweeted about how makeup helps calm her anxiety, follower @ChelseaBeckner chimed in and said her makeup routine has helped her recover from drug addiction and stay sober for three years.
She said, "I'm three years sober from heroin and other various drugs, and have my second son on the way due next month... I've established solid ground in my sobriety but sometimes I still need that getaway. Makeup really helps me cope with cravings and just all my anxiety/depression."
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(#8) It's A Way To Treat Yourself
Ever hear of #SelfcareSunday? Self-care is essential to a healthy mindset, and for many, makeup is a form of self care. Redditor /u/AmyPond808 said "The self-care of my skincare routine (almost clear skin now from acne!) and the self-esteem boost of adding color to my face (eyeshadows) makes me feel accomplished. I have mental health issues too (depression/anxiety/recent severe panic attacks) and it's a great way to be nice to myself. I'm only aiming to please myself with my makeup, so I don't feel self-conscious about it."
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(#9) Makeup Can Be The Armor You Need To Get Through The Day
When dealing with severe mental or physical illness, it can be hard to find the motivation to get out of the house - or even out of bed - because of how awful you feel on the inside. When that's the case, makeup can be a motivator - a coat of armor. Redditor /u/tikappu-kitsune said "It's my war paint when I feel I need an extra layer of armor."
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(#10) It's A Pathway To Feeling Comfortable In Your Own Skin
Redditor /u/pomme_dor thanks makeup for helping her find herself: "I completely rejected everything remotely feminine for a long time. It's been a long hard road to where I am now, comfortable in my own skin. Exploring makeup has been a part of that journey."
It makes sense - with manipulated media images in every corner of the internet and the growing pressures of social media, young women tend to feel a lot of anxiety around their appearance. Makeup can offer a path to finding yourself and feeling unique.
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(#7) Makeup Offers A Way To Take Control Of Something In Your Life
A 2017 thread on the Makeup Addiction subreddit asked Redditors to explain how makeup has helped them through a mental ailment. One of the most popular responses had to do with gaining some control over a seemingly out-of-control life.
Redditor /u/gotohela put it this way: "I grew up really controlled, and my appearance was definitely a part of that control. My mother picked my clothes for me through middle school (and trust me, I wasn't inept at picking my own clothes). Later, my parents used to make comments on how I looked without any sort of guidance. So now that I have disposable income and free time, I'm SO particular about how I look and what I use… I relish in the luxuriousness of my skin care and makeup. Overall, it gives me a sense of control I never had as a little kid. And I like being known for being good at this kinda stuff too."
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Perhaps many people think that makeup is a superficial deception, but studies showed that makeup and skincare can help people deal with depression, anxiety, and other mental health problems. Beauty is not just about shopping and makeup products. Feeling good about our appearance can have more confidence. Daily makeup can also provide a creative and interesting way for self-expression, which can make people more positive and optimistic even they are depressed.
Make-up has gradually become an art in modern society, and no one does not want to look more beautiful. The random tool introduced 14 theories about studies that prove makeup is beneficial for improving mental health.
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