The Harms of BeautySam Barnes, Bristol: Bristol University Press (2025) 160pp, £80hb, £27.99eb ISBN 978-1529235357

Key Points

• The review outlines how certain aesthetic standards can lead to harmful effects on mental health.
• Key evidence includes the idea that societal beauty expectations negatively impact individuals' self-esteem.
• This analysis provides insights into social perceptions associated with beauty and their consequences.
• The findings call for greater awareness of the psychological harm linked to prevalent beauty ideals.

Abstract