“Beauty is only skin-deep.” I first heard this saying when I was 14, and it hasn't left me since. At that age, I was already programmed to believe that fair skin was neat, subtle, and favored. Can you imagine where that left me? Self-esteem isn't just about how you look physically, but your outer appearance can alter your reality and self-worth in ways that run much deeper than we realize. Here's what I've learned: some businesses thrive on your insecurity. If you truly loved