The horror film The Substance is causing global fever not only because of the horror factor of the body horror genre but also by the deep message of the pressures that women face in the race with age and beauty..
Summary of The Substance:
The film Following Elizabeth Sparkle (Demi Moore), a Hollywood female star desperately holds her beauty by using a mysterious "panacea".
After using the mysterious "panacea", Elisabeth Sparkle not only revived beauty but also accidentally created a new being called Sue.
Sue, though born from Elisabeth's cells, considers himself a separate individual with a youthful appearance and new success.Meanwhile, Elisabeth fell into a vortex of jealousy when witnessing Sue shine.
The battle between these two personalities reflects a metaphorical of the consequences of running beauty despite all prices.
Finally, the death of both being reflected a cruel reality: no beauty is forever lasting.
The story of the female lead is no different from the mirror that reflects the beauty pressure that millions of women in real life face it: it is always beautiful and youthful as a young age.So many women dare to trade health by aesthetics to hold on to the youth.
Obsession of beauty: When abusing aesthetics, the price is too expensive
In the film, Elizabeth's choice is like a metaphor for the abuse of cosmetic methods in life.
In real life, plastic surgery (PTTM) is becoming more and more popular, but comes with unforeseen consequences.Many women seek beauty measures to improve confidence or hold on to spring.But when they become abuse, they easily fall into the state of "addicted" to PTTM, constantly performing many surgeries without considering the long -term consequences.
Demi Moore plays the main role of Elisabeth Sparkle in The Substance.
The study has shown that the body dysmorphic disorder is a common cause of the perinoing of PTTM.These people are often dissatisfied with the initial results and continue to find other tricks, expect to achieve unrealistic perfect appearance.
The consequence of cosmetic addiction is financial loss, health sequelae and especially serious psychological effects, such as depression or more serious loss of confidence.
The lesson I realized from The Substance: beauty is not bad, but need to be alert to not become a "victim" of beauty
The Substance is not merely a horror movie, but also a warning bell about running after beauty standards.
It must be affirmed that beauty is not bad, it is a legitimate need of anyone, especially in modern society.But in order not to become the "victim" of beauty, we need to be alert.All hasty decisions or non -verified therapy can lead to serious consequences, not only in health but also in psychological and financial sequelae.
To minimize risks, the following principles are not to be missed before aesthetics:
- Learn carefully: Select cosmetic methods that have been scientifically proven and tested by a reputable health agency.
- Selecting professional cosmetic facilities: Choose places with operating licenses, highly skilled doctors, modern facilities and transparent processes.
- Instructions: Listen to the doctor's advice, do not arbitrarily follow or skip the postoperative care steps.
- Understand your own limits: There is no excessive expectation on aesthetic results, because no method can replace health care and preserve the natural beauty for a long time.
A horror scene in the movie.
The story of Elizabeth Sparkle is an expensive reminder that aesthetic is not bad, but the way we approach it will determine the results.Instead of following the trend, choose beauty in a smart, safe and responsible way for yourself.