The document discusses the misconceptions of beauty promoted by advertisements in magazines and billboards. It notes that magazines urge women to lose weight to achieve perfection, and that media images idealizing thinness can negatively impact women's self-esteem. The document also discusses how body image issues affect men, and calls for attention to be paid to responsible spending and using natural beauty products to enhance inner beauty rather than outer appearances. It provides recipes for natural beauty products like hair gel, face masks, and hand softeners.

1. Misconceptions of Beauty
Promoted by Advertisements
in Magazines and Billboards
Cheenkee Diane D. Razon

2. BEAUTY

15. BEAUTY PRODUCTS

21. PHOTOSHOP

24. ATTENTION!

25. SELF-ESTEEM
a. “Women’s magazines are full of articles urging that if
they can just lose those last twenty pounds, they’ll have
it all—the perfect marriage, loving children, great sex,
and a rewarding career.” – Media Awareness Network
b. It may have an impact to women and girls to strive for an
ultra-thin body idealized by the media. (Haider,2010)
c. According to researcher Deborah Schooler, who’s looked
into the adverse effects of media images on
advertisements on males’ self-esteem, “Body image is
not just a concern for women. It affects men too, and it
demands attention.”

26. ADDICTION

27. OVERSPENDING ON BEAUTY
PRODUCTS

28. NOT ECO FRIENDLY!!!

29. What should we
DO?!?

30. 4 WAY TEST
 Do I Really Need This?
 Can I afford to pay it in cash even if
I don’t Charge it?
 Do I really have something that
serves the same purpose?
 Have I found the best value for the
item?

31. Seek Beauty Around You!
Develop your inner Beauty
Enhance Your Physical beauty
Add Beauty to Your Life

32. Natural Beauty Products
H2O

33. Brown Sugar Hand Softener
1/4 cup course brown sugar
Baby oil to make into a paste
> Mix together.
> Using a hand washing motion apply the
mixture to the hands.
> Continue the washing motion for a minute
then rinse off with warm water and pat
dry.

34. Baking Soda Mask to Fight Acne
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon baking soda (NOT baking powder)
1-2 tablespoon water
Instructions:
Mix a little together in your hands after washing your face
with a mild cleanser and apply gently to your skin. Once
you've coated your face with the baking soda and water
mix, let it sit while you do other things around the house,
or relax and read a book. Rinse the baking soda film off
your face and feel how soft and clear it feels. If your skin
enjoys this recipe, and your acne improves, then you
may try it several times a week to help clear your acne

35. Hair Gel
Ingredients:
1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
1 cup warm water
Instructions:
Dissolve 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of unflavored gelatin in 1 cup
warm water. Keep refrigerated and use as you would a
purchased gel
• Look in the mirror and boost your self esteem. Tell to
yourself that you’re beautiful.
• After boosting yourself up, Boost other people’s self
esteem. Let them smile or laugh ones in a while.

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