Love this! I gave up make-up when the pandemic began (and vowed to continue not wearing even beyond the pandemic) but spent a small fortune on anti-aging skin care products. I decided I wasn't going to hide my face anymore, but take better care of my skin instead. This was a great read. I write a lot about diet-culture's affect on us, but never drew a parallel to how products that promote "anti-aging" are just as harmful. Some nights I am too tired to deal with the skincare routine and feel bad about that, but this has been enlightening! No more pressure for this nightly routine - it's amazing how when we look at our intention for something, that thing itself shifts.