Amassing over 215k and 93.4k followers on Instagram and TikTok respectively, London-based skin and body positive advocate Izzie Rodgers has flipped the script on what it means to be beautiful. Although we get to see Rodgers at her happiest with no filters, acne-prone skin, belly rolls, and all the things that make us human, that hasn't always been the case for the self-loving guru.
"My relationship with my body, skin and mind has evolved massively over the years," says Rodgers. "Up until the last few years, my life was surrounded by a lot of self-hatred. I struggled with body image issues since I was little, always feeling like I was bigger and uglier than everyone else. So when I got acne at 20-years-old, I had no self-love behind me to get through it. I struggled to even open my front door to the postman when this was at its worst."
She continues: "As soon as I started my Instagram [account], it was a slow ascent to happiness and acceptance. Now looking back, I can't believe I ever hated myself so much." Now, Rodgers encourages others to have a healthy relationship with their body and mind, as well as embrace their insecurities and imperfections.
We spoke to the creator about raw beauty, her community, and why it's important for many to continue seeing skin and body positivity in the beauty industry today.
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