Scarification is a deliberate act that leaves permanent marks on the skin to create aesthetic appeal. It involves cutting or burning tissues using sharp objects such as knives, needles, heated...
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: Keloids | aesthetic appeal | body modification | body scarification
Celebrating Body Modifications at 40 Magazine
Body modifications have become increasingly popular among people from all walks of life. These changes can range from minor tattoos to more extreme...
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: Celebrating body modifications at 40 magazine: why its important and how its changed over time
Alternative beauty is an approach to physical appearance that values uniqueness, creativity, and self-expression above conventional standards of beauty. In recent years, this trend has gained...
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: Exploring the art of alternative beauty through unique looks and selfexpression
The beauty industry is one that is incredibly powerful and influential in society today. It has become an integral part of many people's lives, influencing how they view themselves and their body...
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: Body hair, scars, freckles & other imperfections: exploring intimacy with radical softness.
Scars Can Become Power Symbols
Self-inflicted or consensual small scars—healed—can become meaningful tokens of submission or devotion, Many choose symbolic marking (like inked symbols or healed...
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: Selfinflicted wounds and permanent marks: the art of healing through expression