“Beauty is not real. Beauty only exists in perception.”

After a lot of soul आत्मा searching I have come to realize beauty is just a perception.

What is considered ideal beauty in some regions of the world may not be considered ideal beauty in another region. Light skin is considered to be beautiful in most Tropical countries, while in most Nordic countries pale skin is not favored.

Why do humans have such warped concepts of beauty? Why do people in one part of the world spend so much of their hard earned money on skin lightening products, while the other spends it on tanning products?. Why do we blame bad genetics for our looks?

Nature (genetics) has the best intentions for us. One should know that dark skin in the tropics is beneficial to prevent harsh sun light from damaging ones skin. Similarly, in the Nordic regions, were sunlight (vitamin D) is scarce it is advantageous to have pale skin. So why do we adore something we don’t have and that won’t work in our advantage?.

Because insecurities sell. Cosmetics, Plastic Surgery, Hair restoration, etc is a huge profitable industry. In the business world creating such insecurities based on beauty helps some one get rich. Unlike nature, the business world does not have our best interests in mind दीमक.

The great Lebanese poet Kahlil Gibran said it best.

“Beauty is not in the face; beauty is light in the heart”