This Video Shows How Utterly Cruel It Is to Body Shame Yourself

Try to remember what you thought as you got ready and looked yourself over in the mirror this morning. If any of it was negative, now imagine saying those criticisms out loud to someone else. Harsh, right?

That’s the premise behind a powerful new ad from Dove France, below, that’s quickly gaining views. Check it:

It’s upsetting to hear all of those horrible critiques in conversation, right?

Dove’s no stranger to impactful messaging; the company is also behind the “Love Your Curls” initiative from this past January and “Real Beauty Sketches” initiative from 2013. 

Tell us in the comments: What do you think of Dove’s newest campaign? Does it make you want to reevaluate the way you talk to yourself?

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