The ugly truth about beauty filters

So-called ‘beauty filters’ have become commonplace for selfies on social media. They offer users an instantly made-up, blemish-free version of themselves to share with the world online. But filters can insidiously reinforce western beauty standards, and encourage some to resort to drastic measures in order to conform with them in real life.Full Story producer Karishma Luthria speaks with social media reporter Matilda Boseley about cosmetic filters’ harms and what can be done to prevent them.

Om Podcasten

You’ve seen the headlines, now hear the Full Story. Every weekday, join Guardian journalists for a deeper understanding of the news in Australia and beyond. You can support The Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport