The Natural Beauty Trend

One of my best friends is famous for her makeup looks. I was always jealous of how perfect she looked when her makeup was done compared to my makeup.

It wasn't until recently however, she decided to stop wearing makeup. She was confident enough to go out in public only with her eyebrows and lashes done. I envied her. But then I stopped myself and asked myself why.

Why was it so important to me that I had to wear makeup when going out in public? I knew that it shouldn't be important, but I cared about how people viewed me.

This in turn, made me think about myself. What was I hiding every time I applied a thick layer of makeup to my face? My natural beauty, simple as that. Every time I put on foundation or concealer, I'm hiding my freckles. Every time I put on mascara, I'm hiding my long, thick, natural lashes.

And why was I hiding all of that? Because society set a bar for beauty, a bar girls will go to great lengths to reach.

And then something changed. Girls, like my best friend, decided to embrace their natural beauty. So, I decided to join the trend and stop wearing make up, and I noticed a change in myself. I too, became more confident in myself and stopped caring about what others thought about me or viewed me.

It's a healthier mindset and lifestyle. If you haven't tried it yet, I recommend it! Wake up, wash your face, and go outside all natural! Embrace your natural beauty, because that defines who you are more than the you with makeup caked on your face.