“Experimenting with wearing makeup is often a rite of passage for young girls in our society. However, the concern is how young is too young? Girls who start too young may be hiding more than an acne breakout, they may be demonstrating early signs of self-esteem issues and a negative self-image or se…”— Adrienne Ressler, consumeraffairs.comTagged: Make-Up, patriarchal society, Beauty Standards, Self-Esteem, Social Norms
“The survey found that 65 percent of girls who wear makeup began wearing it between the ages of 8 and 13, and 20 percent said they feel unattractive and have negative feelings if they go without it. In addition, 27 percent of the girls surveyed said they never leave home without wearing makeup. Ever.”— Daryl Nelson, consumeraffairs.comTagged: Make-Up, patriarchal society, Beauty Standards