VIDEO: Why the Irish feel less attractive than other nationalities

Over half of Irish people dislike their skin and a quarter of Irish women will never let their partners see them without make-up a new video by Thérapie Clinics reveals.

The video, part of the #LoveIrishskin campaign, also reveals that 61% of Irish people feel less attractive than people of other nationalities due to pale skin tone while a quarter of the people surveyed said they had a health scare due to using too many sunbeds.

Commenting on the research results, Thérapie Clinic Ambassador and actress, Vivienne Connolly said: “This research shows that, across the country, we are experiencing, and perhaps perpetuating, negative perceptions about our skin.

"Imagine the difference a nationwide confidence boost could make. Thérapie Clinic has been helping Irish people to stop masking and start enhancing their natural skin for 14 years, and have experience of boosting confidence every day. Now they’re on a mission to challenge negative perceptions about Irish skin and encourage everyone to embrace what they love about their skin.”

Thérapie Clinic Ambassador and model, Roz Purcell, says: “Earlier in my career, I used to care so much what people thought of my appearance and was occasionally guilty of masking my natural skin. However the older and wiser I get, the more I realise I would rather be true to myself and my own appearance, than be someone I’m not. Now, when the camera stops rolling, I embrace my natural beauty.”

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