Vitiligo is neither life threatening, nor is it contagious, however, at Zanderm we’ve learned that the impact that this skin condition has on someone’s life can be huge. That is, until more people of the world starts to look at what it is to be beautiful, a little differently.
The good news?
Change is happening every day and by educating people who are not familiar with vitiligo with information about it, the season for acceptance is upon us. In addition, new types of vitiligo concealers are also available that can help those affected by the skin disorder cope with it.
Model Winnie Harlow
This is especially the case with models like Winnie Harlow, who are challenging the traditional idea of what a model “should” be. It is encouraging to see how she spreads her message of hope and empowerment for those that have the condition at events across the globe.
Imperfections Are What Make Us Perfect
Just this past week, online dating site Match.com came under fire for calling freckles “imperfections” as a part of its subway advertisements in the UK. Thanks to the digital world and and evolving attitude of acceptance, it quickly became a trending topic amongst social media sites.
Thousands of tweets came to the defense of this common skin characteristic, the general consensus being that freckles should not be viewed as imperfections at all, but beautiful features that makes a person unique and special. The same can be said of skin conditions such as vitiligo.
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Yet freckles in comparison are considered more socially acceptable than vitiligo and unfortunately society creates and distributes what is normal and accepted. In addition, for most people with vitiligo, there are not many options or solutions to treat or conceal the condition.
That is where the Zanderm Vitiligo Concealer comes into play. This product allows for individuals with vitiligo to conceal their skin disorder if they feel uncomfortable or insecure about it.
A Common Disorder
So what IS vitiligo? According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, it’s a skin condition that occurs when pigment-producing cells die or stop functioning. The loss of skin color can affect any part of the body, including the mouth, hair, and eyes, and although it may be more noticeable in people with darker skin, it is a lot more common than people realize, with an average of 200,000 U.S. cases per year affecting all races and ethnicities.
It’s not known exactly what causes the condition, but many doctors consider it to be an autoimmune disorder, as the immune system appears to attack the pigment cells (melanocytes) in the skin in people with vitiligo. While some treatment may improve the appearance of the skin, there is currently no known cure for the disease.
Beauty is Only Skin Deep
Have you ever had a mole, a “beauty mark” (a la Cindy Crawford), a scar, or some other marking on your skin that made you feel self-conscious? Most people have something about themselves that makes them feel insecure, so anything affecting our body, especially our face, can certainly stir up emotions.
The skin is like a wrapping paper that encompasses who we are as humans, both physically and emotionally—but at the same time, it’s only the surface of our being. Can we learn to look deeper than the surface?
Some people get tattoos to make a statement about what they want to outwardly show the world while others don’t get to choose what their skin says to the world, but they can certainly choose how they view themselves and what energy they would like to project.
Share Yourself with the World
Whatever makes a person feels the most empowered is how they should share their skin, and in turn their essence, with each other. Whether that means using makeup, a concealer like Zanderm, or rocking the skin all natural—no matter what you choose, we ask you move forward with confidence, acceptance, and comfort that will shine through and always have you looking and feeling your best.