Whether you’re willing to admit it or not, most people have a hard time loving themselves; not to mention, social media doesn’t really make it better sometimes, especially if you follow people who make you feel bad about yourself. What you see scrolling down your timeline can subliminally affect your perception about yourself, even more detrimental – your mental health. That’s why it’s crucial to follow people who exude all round positivity. As a result, you should definitely feel better about yourself and more comfortable in your own skin.
With that being said, the trend of being perfect is slowly changing as many accounts on Instagram are all about challenging beauty standards set by the media and society. From photography campaigns to organizations that are all about representing the unrepresented – these accounts are celebrating imperfections, flaunting flaws and redefining beauty.
Here’s five Instagram accounts that are worth hitting the follow button for. So, why not curate your timeline and follow these incredibly powerful, inspiring and positivity-promoting pages that will make you want to love yourself for everything that you are?
1. @mrelbank – 98.4k followers
Brock Elbank, a photographer from London that produces portrait series on individuals he finds intriguing and who don’t ‘fit in’ with the media’s perception of beautiful. Above is Mariana Mendez, a motivational speaker from Brazil that has a rare birthmark called congenital melanocytic naevi.
2. @behindthescars_ - 26.2k followers
Sophie Mayanne’s “behind the scars photography campaign celebrates scars of all shapes and sizes and the incredible stories behind them.” She believes that every scar has a story to tell and showcases this through her intimate portraits. Mayanne seeks to represent diverse bodies, allowing people to feel less alone and validated in their experiences.
3. @peterdevito – 115k followers
Peter Devito, a photographer and illustrator from New York has always had a fascination with the human face and body. He focuses on portraits and capturing the essence of people whilst sharing their stories. His work is best known for the inscription of powerful words on the individuals he photographs that encourage self-thought and reflection.
4. @we.definebeauty – 96.4k followers
You are not alone… This community page showcases people from all over the world sharing their most personal, sentimental and intimate stories about issues ranging from identity to body image. They encourage their followers to participate in this movement of validating human experiences by sharing their stories through their contributions page.
5. @theeverymanproject – 16.3k followers
There are not many pages dedicated strictly for men that address issues they have with their beauty, identity and wellbeing. However, this page focuses on the representation of men through their powerful photography campaign featuring men of all backgrounds and sexualities. They aim to showcase male body-positivity, challenge masculine ideals and redefine beauty.
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