From sun safety to sex appeal: what sunscreen ads reveal about beauty ideals and power

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Summary:
- Sunscreen advertisements often depict idealized images of beauty, promoting unrealistic standards of attractiveness.
- These ads can reinforce societal biases and power dynamics, such as the objectification of women and the promotion of white, thin, and youthful beauty ideals.
- The messaging in sunscreen ads can influence perceptions of health, safety, and social status, and may have broader implications for how we view sun protection and personal care products.

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