A Culture of Excess and Consumption
- Influencers promoting extravagant self-care routines and products, often with a glamorous and expensive lifestyle
- Endless drawers of skincare products, with expired or unused items
- Children and teenagers filming skin care videos, detailing expensive products used in one day
- Impulsive and compulsive behavior, leading to overspending and financial strain
Self-care has become a highly commercialized and overhyped concept in recent years, especially on social media. The “Self-Care Sunday” trend, for example, showcases elaborate and expensive self-care routines, often featuring products from high-end brands. These influencers want you to be envious of their luxurious lifestyles and, by extension, their skincare routines. However, this trend has a darker side.
It’s not just about promoting beauty and skincare products; it’s also about creating a sense of FOMO (fear of missing out) and exclusivity among followers. Influencers want you to believe that their expensive self-care routines are necessary for achieving optimal beauty and well-being.
The Dangers of Overconsumption
| Consequence | Effect |
|---|---|
| Wasting skincare products | Expired or unused products may decrease product quality or cause skin irritation |
| Impulsive and compulsive spending | Overconsumption can lead to financial strain and decreased self-esteem |
| Environmental impact | Overconsumption of skincare products can contribute to waste and pollution |
The True Meaning of Self-Care
“Self-care is not about buying expensive products or following a specific routine. It’s about taking small daily actions that promote overall well-being, such as getting enough sleep, exercising regularly, and practicing mindfulness.”
In reality, self-care is not about spending money on products or following a specific routine. It’s about taking small daily actions that promote overall well-being. Self-care is about finding joy and happiness in simple things, such as spending time with loved ones, reading a good book, or simply taking a walk outside.
As Esther Perel, a renowned relationship therapist, puts it, “Self-care is not a luxury, it’s a necessity.”
Conclusion
Self-care has become a highly commercialized concept, with influencers promoting extravagant self-care routines and products. However, this trend has a darker side, with consequences such as overconsumption, waste, and financial strain. By shifting our focus to the true meaning of self-care – taking small daily actions that promote overall well-being – we can break free from the cycle of overconsumption and find true happiness.
**The Self-Care Revolution: A Call to Action**
Let’s redefine what self-care means and break free from the cycle of overconsumption. Let’s focus on finding joy and happiness in simple things, rather than spending money on products or following a specific routine.
