Celebrities are not exempted from insecurities. Although we perceive them to look perfect on social media and their respective projects, they still deal with "so-called flaws" that affect their self-confidence. Megan Young, Hannah Pangilinan, and Angelina Cruz shared the times when they encountered self-doubt and how they overcame it.
Megan Young on the pressure of fitting in certain beauty standards
Megan entered the entertainment industry at 14 and divulged that fitting in was challenging. She faced immense pressure to conform to certain beauty standards. She reflected on her experiences and shared the words that people would say to her before.
"Oh, this is what you should be at this age. This is how you should dress. This is how you should look, how you should act. And that really took a toll on me mentally," the actress said.
Now that she's older, she learned to embrace her true self, embrace her features, and stop changing herself for the sake of pleasing others. "I am good enough, and I know that whatever I'm doing now is great. It makes me happy, it makes me confident, and I just have to keep telling myself that 'you've got this girl,'" Megan emphasized.
Megan mentioned underarm care is part of her holistic self-love and self-care practices. She believes that it is as equally important as skincare so it is not just an option– it is a must! As she explains, "Skin is the largest organ in the body." We take care of our face and our other body parts so much, and that should include our underarms.
Hannah Pangilinan shares how eczema affects her self-confidence
Hannah deals with eczema, and she mentioned that it has been a struggle to wear sleeveless and not be conscious about it. As a marathon runner, Hannah concluded that it is such a luxury to have a chance to "just be more confident” about her skin and tackle her insecurities "without being stressed about it." Worrying about the running gear to wear would be the last thing Hannah wants to think about.
Hannah shared that having a proper underarm care routine helped her become less self-conscious, especially when choosing what to wear. "Now I'm able to wear whatever I want. Now I have everything to wear because I'm not confined by my [underarm] insecurities. I really think that I've been able to embrace new parts of my body and I've definitely been able to unlock new outfits,” she emphasized in an interview with Cosmopolitan.
Angelina Cruz shared why she was shy about her underarms before
No person is a stranger to insecurities, not even Angelina. When hyperpigmentation became an issue, there was a time when she avoided wearing sleeveless tops and even refrained from raising her arms in public. She changed her underarm care routine to address hyperpigmentation.
"Huge insecurity of mine ever since I would avoid sleeveless tops. I really avoid raising my arms, especially in photos. But because of Dove, I am more confident doing whatever I want,” she stated.
Angelina further notes self-confidence is beyond being proud of one's physical appearance. Self-confidence is about breaking barriers, stepping out of her comfort, and embracing new experiences, especially during her internship term in college.
"I really grew up as an introverted type of person, so I like to play it safe instead of putting myself out there. But this year, I'm really making it a point to really put myself out there and step out of my comfort zone,” Angelina concluded.
Here are the exact deodorants Megan, Hannah, and Angelina used for brighter and smoother underarms:
Dove Radiant + Care Deodorant Dry Serum 3% Niacinamide 10x Omega 6 Pore Smoothener 40ml, P175
Dove Radiant + Care Deodorant Dry Serum 3% Niacinamide 10x Vitamin C&E Dark Marks Reducer 40ml, P175
Dove Radiant + Care Deodorant Dry Serum 3% Niacinamide 10x Collagen Deep Renew 40ml, P192.50
