Whether you have been on Instagram or TikTok, chances are you have played around with all types of filters. While filters can be fun, research shows that often they can do more harm than good.<\/p>\n <\/span>Beauty filters are popular for adding make up to the face, like eyeliner, eyelash extensions, and blush, while accentuating Euro-centric beauty features, enhancing lip size, changing the shape of the eyes, and smoothing out skin<\/span><\/span>. <\/span>They distort facial features and can turn us into a different version of ourselves. Last year, beauty brand Dove launched a powerful campaign <\/span>#LetHerGrow<\/a><\/span> which addressed issues on old-fashioned hair mandates in Thai schools. Recently, Dove continued its Self-Esteem Project initiative taking TikTok to task.<\/p>\n Titled “Turn Your Back on Bold Glamour”, the campaign’s message is to create awareness against the use of these filters which can diminish the confidence of young women and others who use them. Experts have said they play a subconscious role on user’s self-esteem.<\/span>
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