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fashion
Mode
Berühmtheiten
celebrities
People (usually individuals) who are hired to display clothing, accessories, or beauty products in photoshoots, runway shows, or advertisements.
models
eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image, leading individuals to severely restrict their food intake. People with anorexia often see themselves as overweight, even if they are dangerously underweight.
anorexia
A mental health condition where someone obsessively worries about a perceived flaw in their appearance, even if others don’t see it.
Body Dysmorphia
diet
Ernährung
Aufhellung
whitening
refers to the way a person perceives or views themselves, including their physical appearance, personality, abilities, and overall sense of identity. It involves both how someone sees themselves and how they believe others see them.
self-image
eating disorder characterized by episodes of binge eating (consuming large amounts of food in a short time) followed by inappropriate behaviors to prevent weight gain, such as vomiting, excessive exercise, or using laxatives.
bulimia
the darkening of certain areas of the skin due to excess melanin, which can be caused by things like sun exposure or acne scars.
hyperpigmentation
Awareness
Bewusstsein / Achtsamkeit
Selbstwertgefühl
self-esteem
refer to the beliefs or hopes about what will happen in the future. They are anticipations or assumptions about events, outcomes, or behaviors, often based on previous experiences, desires, or social norms.
expectations
refers to the coloring or staining of the skin, hair, or eyes, which is primarily caused by the presence of pigments like melanin
pigmentation
Beauty ideals that are influenced by European (especially Western) features, often favoring lighter skin, straight hair, and specific facial features.
Eurocentric Beauty Standards
blotchiness
Fleckenbildung / Rötung
retuschiert
airbrushed
in a way that seems contradictory or self-refuting, but may still be true or have an unexpected truth. It describes a situation where two things that seem to be opposite or incompatible actually coexist or work together in some way.
"___________ the more he tried to relax, the more stressed he became."
paradoxically
refers to skin that is unusually sensitive or reactive to sunlight or artificial light sources. People with photosensitive skin may experience various reactions when exposed to light, such as:
photosensitive (skin)
The dominance of one cultural group’s standards over others. In beauty, this often refers to the idea that certain beauty ideals (like thinness or light skin) are considered more desirable than others.
Cultural Hegemony
blatantly
offensichtlich / unverblümt
verschlechtern
deteriorating
refers to the lightness or paleness of a person's skin tone. In many cultures, it is often used to describe skin that is light, smooth, and free from noticeable blemishes or discoloration.
fairness
medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of skin, hair, and nail disorders.
dermatologist
This term refers to the psychological pressure individuals may feel when they are aware of a stereotype about their group (such as beauty ideals related to race, gender, or body type). The fear of confirming a negative stereotype can negatively affect their performance or self-esteem.
Stereotype threat