When we talk about beauty and its associated products, treatments and routines, it can be easy to think of a prescribed discipline that we all conform to. But the truth is that there’s a great deal of creativity in beauty treatments, and making yourself feel like your best self is all that really matters.

This might mean that for some people, wearing heavy makeup is a great precursor to going out, expressing their mood and style. For others, it might be that simply clothes and light makeup is all that matters.

But what does beauty mean to you, and does makeup even need to be a big part of that? To our mind, beauty is best expressed when it’s a means of helping us feel our best selves, rather than thinking we’re nothing without it. Sure, not all of us look like a catwalk model in our natural state, but that doesn’t mean we’re not beautiful. Understanding that can be a great effort towards self-acceptance and seeing your beauty where it actually exists.

It’s this mindset that can unlock the true worth in beauty treatments, as a means to express who we are, and to make minor adjustments we think are necessary without compulsion. This way, you can use infographics such as this cosmetic surgery guidance below in the best possible sense, finding a treatment that helps you express who you are rather than what you think you need to be.

Of course, remaining informed and in control is also an essential practical element of proper beauty care. Let’s consider the following information:

Infographic designed by: Dr. Cat Plastic Surgery