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What does it mean?
Zits are beauty marks.
In plain terms
He calls acne spots beauty marks.
What can you take from it?
Reframe perceived flaws as unique features.

Where it applies

  • teenage years
  • social media

Putting it to work

  • embrace natural skin
  • challenge beauty standards

Questions to consider

  • How does language affect self‑esteem?
  • What other negative traits can be re‑named positively?

Another view

It may downplay genuine skin‑care concerns.

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