Australian Government to Media: Step Away From Photoshop


Updated 07/02/10 10:41 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 29 comments

Australian Government Announces Body Image Initiative

In a self-proclaimed first, the Australian government is backing a new series of initiatives to promote healthy body image. The initiatives — which take aim at Australia's youth population — include a voluntary code of conduct, which will earn fashion and media outlets a "body image friendly" stamp of approval if they choose to comply. Under the new code, models' hips wouldn't be erased away, Read more

How Some Countries Limit Airbrushed Advertisements


Updated 03/23/12 7:46 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Anti Airbrushing Campaigns Around the World

Airbrushing and advertising have become synonymous. While Photoshop renders perfect, slender, and flawless-faced images that may sell products or magazine covers, some worry that heavily altered depictions can negatively impact women. The good news is celebrities, companies, and several countries are taking a stand against excessive and unrealistic airbrushing. This week, Israel passed Read more