why I stopped wearing makeup💄& started loving my skin again

4 years ago I stopped wearing makeup and started the journey towards loving my skin again. I’d been wearing makeup since a very early age but I was never happy with how I looked - with our without makeup. So I knew something had to change.
I decided to stop wearing makeup to challenge myself to actually love my skin. To love it in the morning, after workouts, when I got embarrassed, before my period, when my skin was dry, plump, tired, happy - no matter what.
In this video I share my story wearing makeup and the reasons for not wearing makeup. I also share practical tips that helped me love my skin again.
I also share unedited clips and closeups of my skin to try to show a more realistic look of what my skin looks like. I’m not using any beauty filters or makeup for this video, but I’m sitting in front of a big window and I know natural lighting makes your skin a lot more even.
If you’re struggling with self-confidence, or simply don’t want to wear makeup, please know that you don’t have to, and that wearing makeup isn’t “normal”. Little boys don’t wear makeup, so why do we make little girls wear makeup?
Girls aren’t “interested” in makeup. We are interested, just like boys, in doing what adults do. And if all girls see is women wearing makeup, they of course want to wear makeup too. And that’s the reason little boys also like playing with makeup. Because they love their mother and want to do what she does. But I don’t think we should encourage children to wear makeup given the consequences I talk about in this video.
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00:00 intro
00:26 when I started wearing makeup
01:11 I couldn’t go out without makeup
02:09 ethics of makeup
03:00 makeup never looks “good”
03:46 retouching/photoshop
04:10 my modelling
05:11 makeup makes us delusional
06:33 loving my skin again practical advice
08:10 why I don’t wear makeup in my KZbin-videos
09:26 outro
#makeup #minimalism #slowliving #simpleliving #simplelife #nomakeup #selflove #selfcare
Photos by Guy Coombes
Laura Asan

[@briterry4961]

"makeup makes us delusional'" girl that sums it up! i'm on the no makeup journey now and it's honestly scary. i've worn it since i hit puberty and almost never left the house without it. i just want to be the purest version of myself for once!

[@dnts2370]

"i just want to be the purest version of myself " this is exactly how i feel

[@Bumbledora]

PS. It's easy to fall for the pressure to look good. Using makeup, trying to keep up with fast fashion etc. I wish we all could just be ourselves, no pressure, no stress, no judgement. But - I reckon that's too good to be true right... Sad. I especially feel sad when I see young teens trying to look like some famous person. DS.

[@SagaJohanna]

Ps. Yes, I completely agree. And the fast fashion has such horrid consequences to the environment. As I grow older I become less and less interested in trying to be like other people and I think it’s something we should value from an early age. Maybe we need to change something in school!

[@perrrfectitbuddy3981]

I'm glad you stopped wearing all those artificial things... they are useless and add no value to the lives of the d*mb ladies who do not know what money should be used for Thanks for respecting your original quality mother-nature-given body

[@astyanax__]

Yeah i kind feel that because I'm 15 and i have never shaved nothing in my body. And by my will and be only i love myself as nature made me. And i don't want to change that. Nad if i imagine to shave you know my legs will feel very weird. And like something of ,e is missing plus I'm a lot out in nature and i know that the hair in the armpits is good for reducing friction when you exercise. And in general the hair is to manage the temperature in the body for when is too hot or too cold. So i know they are good for me and i love me as i am. But even if no one except my little brother has said to me something. Is the thing that for some reason you are expected to shave your body hair at a point and later to always do it. And people find it weird if you not. But isn't that the normal? Anyway i can say that i will some what of a pressure to do so. But i know that it will be disastrous for me because it will not be for me or to feel better. It will he forthe others. And i know from now that i will regret it so no. But i know that there's pressure because if i was a boy i wouldn't feel like that and of course i will have kept everything so I'm going to be me and now. Is like that if you don't like dark hair what I'm going to die my natural dark hair blonde for to be aesthetic pleasing for you or like random people. But still a lots of women hate doing it only do it out of pressure of the society. And it is bad. That you cannot be the natural you and be you without that being the non weird anyway habe a nice day or night reader ❤

[@Bumbledora]

@@astyanax__ 💗🌹

[@user-dv9xx3yy8v]

And these teens not only use makeup but also undergo plastic surgery

[@LaOwlett]

I stopped wearing makeup at about the age of 30. Here's what I realized - I spent a good portion of my life running away from the rain and avoiding sweating. Now I'm in my 40's and am more physically active than I was in my 20's. I ride my bike to work in the rain because all I need is a towel to dry my face. If I could give any advice to young women, *save your makeup for special occasions and live your life instead.*

[@SagaJohanna]

♥️

[@---wu3qj]

I stopped wearing make-up, and it took a little while to get used to what I REALLY look like, but now I look foreign to myself WITH make-up! 🤣 I am almost 60 years old, and ever since dropping the make-up, people think I am much younger! Who knew?!

[@rebeccabonde5004]

Oh my.... thank you so much for sharing this! This is what I needed to hear. Thank you. You made my day and made it easier for me to to the same 🙂

[@venjo639]

You’re a real natural beauty, you don’t need no make up at all, for real. I think girls destroy their natural beauty with all these toxic stuff from little age. I love that you talk about this stuff, it’s really important. I hope more young girls can see this and prevent future damage and be brave enough, to go their own way against the standards of society!

[@brittanyalaska]

I've always loved makeup passionately and when I was a teen I was obsessed with my image. Now that I'm a mom I accidentally learned to love my skin when i kept not having time to wear it and now i rarely wear makeup!

[@SagaJohanna]

That sounds so similar to my journey. I used to love makeup and by everything new and fun, but stopped because of minimalism/ethics. And now I don't wear it. So fun to hear that it was a "side-effect" of being a mom ❤

[@Contessa_Savannah]

Same

[@AnnefromManila]

"Take care of your skin, your skin will take care of you. I can only just cover your skin, make your eyes pop, make your cheeks pink, make your lips plum,but the truth is, people will still see if you have pimples or none. People will still see your true skin despite all the makeup and your skin will define you always". Said by a makeup artist who did my face for a wedding. I'm one of the bridesmaids. Yes, i followed her advice.

[@Rolando_Cueva]

Real no makeup is so much better than "no makeup" makeup. Thanks for the upload 👍🏻

[@SagaJohanna]

I think so too, thank you :)

[@kanekiken00A]

Interesting, as someone from the Caribbean, wearing makeup at school is forbidden. School is for learning not looking pretty. We were allowed to wear lip balm and we must go to school wearing a uniform being a specific length. Also our hair must be in its natural state with little to no accessories. Most Caribbean girls have no problems not wearing makeup. For me I don't wear it

[@SagaJohanna]

That’s so interesting!

[@ArturBaidi]

Based Carribean! German girls always swap between no makeup and very visible makeup multiple times.

[@vanessahaniff9985]

Loving your insight about this, as I am Caribbean too, but born and raised in America and it is quite the opposite.

[@6Karina6Kaos6]

Same. But also my Ecuadorian side was hella militant and they didn't raise any racy women.

[@blitzkrieg6872]

I am 58 years old. I have never worn foundation in my life. I have nothing to conceal. Have been taking care of my skin since I was 11. Two things. Exfoliation and Hydration. That is all you need. If you exfoliate regularly and use a very good moisturizer, you can do this for years until you become my age and go makeup free and look fabulous. I get compliments on my glowing skin constantly. Makeup ruins skin. It really does. All the chemicals destroy your skin over time and it ages you. It's a mask. It's fake. Nobody needs it. Just drink lots of water daily and treat your skin well. You will look beautiful for life

[@itsallcappuccinos]

This makes so much sense! May I ask what you use to exfoliate and to moisturize? Thank you 🤍

[@blitzkrieg6872]

@@itsallcappuccinos Thanks for asking! My reply will be rather lengthy. I use two products from a terrific anti-aging skin care line called "Exuviance" by the Neo Strata Laboratories. I buy them at Ulta Beauty, but they also have a website online. The two products I use and have for years are 1. Radiance Serum. 2. Age Reverse Hydrafirm. These two products are so great. The serum acts as a gentle chemical exfoliant and a hydrator at the same time. No redness or peeling, ever. Full of antioxidants. The second one is the best moisturizer I have EVER used and I have used many different brands over the years. For the two products it comes to about 180.00. Worth. Every. Penny. I only do my skincare routine once a day and that is in the morning. I use a simple all natural Aloe Vera bar soap that I buy at Sprouts. It's not good to wash your face more than once a day because you will strip the layer of good bacteria that protects your lipid barrier. I also should mention that I am a longtime mountain trail hiker/runner and this is also an important reason for my good skin health because it is oxygenated. I drink tons of water. Three liters per day. I have never worn sun screen in my life and have no sun damage or wrinkles. None. This is because of exfoliating for many years. Exfoliation promotes cell turnover and collagen production which leads to a very strong and healthy lipid barrier. Strong lipid barrier leads to a very natural and constant glow that is very youthful. Skin has it's own metabolism. Exercise is anti-aging and strenuous exercise (like running) releases a protein which is anti-aging. I am caucasian and have a light year round tan. As I said, I have never worn foundation because I have nothing to conceal. I still wear eye makeup and lipstick because I love it. I still want some color and glamour. It's just that when you take very good care of your skin for many years in a row, you don't have to wear foundation and therefore, you will look younger. Foundation hides the glow to your skin that looks youthful. I wrote my first comment when I was 58. Now, I will be 60 next October. I still don't have any wrinkles at all and a constant youthful glow. Not saying any of this to brag. It's just the truth and my hope is to offer valuable information and to help any other woman who reads this, because all of us women want to age well and look as beautiful as we possibly can throughout our lives. Happy Springtime to everyone and good luck on your skincare journey!

[@Lunay08]

I have barely ever wear makeup, which is so weird considering my mom never goes a day without makeup and my sister is also huge into makeup, but I just couldn't keep up with the upkeep of it. I am very happy with my skin. It's not perfect by any means. I have forehead lines, get acne when I eat a lot of sugar, and it's oily, but it's mine and it's beautiful, regardless of what society tries to tell me ♥

[@SagaJohanna]

Yes!! It’s ours and it’s beautiful ❤️

[@jamesmontana1881]

🧢 🤣

[@perrrfectitbuddy3981]

You're the kind of 😄woman to live life with... It's so dumb how these others waste so much time and money applying useless destruction chemicals on their skin .... and it adds 0 value to their life... I'm happy for women like you who do not use those makeups and wigs and lipsticks... that industry that markets those is just big scam for dummies

[@Melnokina.-.]

​@@jamesmontana1881look at you, projecting your insecurities 😂

[@rumililla8679]

Hello, I couldn't agree more. My confidence and self-image drastically improved when I stopped wearing makeup. Now, I only wear it on special occasions like birthdays, where I have to look super put-together, otherwise it is such a relief to show my natural face.

[@SagaJohanna]

Hi, I love that you used the word "Relief." That's a beautiful description of how it feels. I'm much the same and love that either way the decision feels more conscious and more meaningful to me 😃🙌

[@TanyaBrightFuture]

Beautiful❤ i stopped wearing make up 15 years ago and I feel great.🥰

[@SagaJohanna]

Amazing!

[@Con_blue]

I've almost never used makeup and i've never liked anyone more with makeup. Every time i see a woman without makeup i think she looks way better than when she wears it, i really don't see why people like wearing it. I think natural beauty is the best!

[@SagaJohanna]

I think people wear it because it’s a norm and with norms comes pressure. Many jobs even require (!) women to wear makeup.

[@ArturBaidi]

@@SagaJohanna Most of those jobs also require men to wear it but most men don't wear any makeup. There are often artists doing it for them, so no panic.

[@SagaJohanna]

@@ArturBaidi I don't talk about performance jobs. More office jobs and air hostesses :)

[@cbryce9243]

I think people wear makeup because they are insecure because they have been brainwashed into thinking they are ugly without it. The makeup industry manipulates, mostly their female audience (but men are also now wearing makeup now) into thinking they are not, good enough, thin enough, pretty enough etc., without their poisonous chemicals slathered all over our faces. Maybe it is just me, but when I see women not wearing makeup, it tells me they are confident, and I prefer to be around confident woman.

[@cbryce9243]

@@SagaJohanna Jobs require women to wear makeup?!?! That's absurd!

[@demideridder]

I never really wore makeup in general. I tried foundation once and it felt horrible. I used to love eyeshadow but I got eczema from it and I can never wear it again. So here we are right now I only wear mascara sometimes l, and I am 19 years old I honestly I love putting on no makeup. It is so easy and light and people are used to it too so they never see even a difference.

[@SagaJohanna]

That's amazing! Yes, if people around you are used to seeing you without makeup they can't see a difference because it doesn't make much difference!

[@jaenorth5415]

I'm 21 and I only wore makeup twice in my life. I really like myself this way and I never felt insecure about my decision to not use makeup until recently. Your video and all the comments here really comforted me. We're beautiful as we are!

[@nobodyatall1010]

I'm so proud of you, sis! Thanks for sharing your experience. I've also been enjoying barefaced life for several years now and I've basically stopped thinking about my skin.

[@helenasiring1925]

Yes this is exactly how I feel! I am so glad I am not alone in feeling this way ❤️ Thanks for sharing!

[@SagaJohanna]

That is great to hear!

[@mariavictoriasalita5273]

Simplicity is true beauty.

[@erinmclean2534]

Absolutely wonderful video! I can relate - I'm currently working on rules for myself so thank you for sharing yours. Your channel is a gem!

[@SagaJohanna]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@karenarden1856]

Hi Saga, thank you for sharing the link to this excellent video! I had actually watched it before, and it helped inspire me to throw my mascara in the garbage. I have never really worn makeup on my skin since I was a teenager and one of my big brothers teased me about it. Luckily, I do have a pretty nice complexion, even as I am aging. But, I have always worn mascara; while I have an amber brown eye color, my eyelashes are pretty long, but they are also pretty blonde. Like you, I also have what you called "see-through" Swedish eyebrows, being a strawberry blonde redhead, and part Swedish. So I have always said that my eyes without mascara "fade into oblivion." I finally decided like you that I simply want to be me-I think trying to be confident in who we are, rather than in what we think the world wants to see, well that's what's important...and letting our inner beauty come out is what counts the most! You are decades younger than I am, so bravo for you to find this understanding at such a young age! Oh, and what I hope to see you do is to show the "true colors" behind a lot of make-up, the cruelty that is behind so many cosmetics and beauty products of all kinds. Your "Be kind to animals" t-shirt is just what we should all be! 💖

[@angelflora8311]

I have to say that you habe a natural beauty. Great that you accept the way you are. 👍Good for you.

[@claremurphy12]

Beautiful message and your skin is BEAUTIFUL!!! So pretty ! Thankyou fir your vulnerability here and honesty- I’m just starting a similar journey I feel. 🌹

[@SagaJohanna]

Aw thank you so much! That is so kind 💜 Yay! good luck on your journey, it is so freeing! (and hard haha)

[@deepdive888]

You are gorgeous the way you are ❤❤❤ sending lots of love 😍

[@Rosegarden327]

This‼️ It took me half my life to learn not to do something because it's normal or fashionable or suitable. It took so long to finally find myself, buried under the norms of others. Since then I do and behave my way in my style, including everything, from dust till dawn. And surprise, surprise: people respect that and encourage me, some can copy something and learn, as I still do also. It's an ongoing process. Its life. I can allow myself this freedom because I don't restrict the freedom of others and because I luckily live here (in my country) and now. A few decades or hundreds of years back I had to seak out the life of a hermit if I had even survived the first few years. Thank you for this topic.💝

[@mialindvall]

Love this, I'm almost there too and it's so liberating 💛

[@SagaJohanna]

Thank you! Yay, it's a journey but so worth it 💛

[@gwillis01]

Thank you for an honest and courageous video

[@SagaJohanna]

Thank you :)

[@clarameer1950]

Love this!! 🥰

[@tink268]

I love makeup 💄 but it was nice to hear your point of view!!!

[@SagaJohanna]

How lovely to hear. Thank you!!

[@marivena]

Thank you for this video, glad I found your channel today. I never liked makeup and only used it for around 4 years in my life (I'm 31 atm). I don't feel confident at all and still dislike my face as I have a lot of scars, hyperpigmentation and texture because of acne (had problems with acne for 17 years :/). But I am on the journey to accept and love myself more now, it definitely isn't easy. Many of your points resonate with me so much, I definitely struggle with spending too much time in front of the mirror (too close for sure) and picking at my skin, I will try to consciously change those habits and remind myself daily that it doesn't help. I wish all the best to everyone struggling with their appearance, we can learn to love ourselves just the way we are!

[@SagaJohanna]

Thank you for sharing. On days where my skin redness flares up I feel very much the same.

[@you.are.enchanted]

Looking at you and your beautiful natural skin and appearance is incredibly refreshing 💗

[@martinam9989]

Thank you for this video, it came at a perfect time. I hardly wear foundation, cause my skin is extremely sensitive and irritable. However, recently I was in a bit of a skincare-tryout-phase (cause my skin was not beautiful enough in my opinion, blackheads and acne and the usual things) and the only thing that happened is that I have dermatitis now. Made me realize once again how unhealthy the perfectionism regarding the own skin actually is, and that usually products that are meant to solve problems will only create more (like foundation did for me as well). Will definitely try to get the judgement of my skin out of my system, like you did 💚

[@SagaJohanna]

That makes me so happy to hear. Yes, the standards for how we think our skin should look like can be so damaging, both physically and mentally. Not wearing makeup really taught me to love my skin and embrace the changes because they always mean something

[@ayshakhatun3899]

Hi I am new to your channel my eye brows are non existent however when I see this look on others I like it, need to embrace this myswlf! I have skin flaws (acne issues) and everything you said I can relate to, just wish there were more people out there portraying the same message you are, especially to the younger depressed generations who social media intentionally/unintentionally are ruining with false images sadly.

[@SagaJohanna]

Hi! Yes, that sounds awesome! That is very kind of you, and I do agree. Social media does not make me happy to be on, and I assume the younger one is the more difficult it is.

[@faithchase8661]

You are beautiful! Thanks for sharing your story, and inspiring others to be themselves!

[@SagaJohanna]

Thank you so much!

[@faithchase8661]

@@SagaJohanna Last year I started having this strange allergy to eye makeup. The dermatologist diagnosed me with eczema, which I have never had before. I notice when I don't wear makeup, the rash around my eyes goes away. I need to give up makeup for an extended period of time, or indefinitely, to get rid of this rash, but it is easier said than done. Looking to others for inspiration. So glad I came across your video!

[@hibahmehreen]

Your video randomly popped on my home page, I'm glad. You put into words a lot of what I was feeling. It's been almost a year since I decided to not wear makeup on a day-to-day basis like going to school or work, I only use it for special events now. this practice has really helped me accept my face a lot more and has led to a healthier relationship with Makeup.

[@SagaJohanna]

Wow thank you so much!

[@Jonty_and_Chantal]

You are beautiful as you are! Thank you for sharing your wisdom. I remember realizing during the finale of the first season of the TV show "Survivor", how everyone looked so much better without make-up when stranded on their deserted island than during the reunion all dressed up with full make-up. Ok, that show is way before your time.

[@SagaJohanna]

Thank you so much! Haha, we have a similar show in Sweden (I think), called "Robinson", that was on TV in the early 2000's. I imagine that was the same!

[@vingo2953]

You are naturally beautiful! 🥰 let that beauty shine!!! ;)

[@SagaJohanna]

Thank you!!

[@h7opolo]

great story, Saga. ty4 sharing

[@susana5052]

Wonderful post!❤ I was told as I was growing up “you don’t need makeup” and I had A LOT of pressure to do it too! When I was young I had a roommate that was a third generation professional photographer. He shot the best and the most popular events in America and in Europe. He always told me that there is not one photo that hasn’t been touched up in someway. He said there’s no such thing as “perfect”. He appreciated women that did not wear make up or at least or extremely minimal make up. It was interesting because he noticed things like clean feet and hands which included nails etc. I thought that was an interesting outlook of a professional photographer in the industry of beauty. I think what you’re doing is great! Keep up these wonderful videos!❤❤❤

[@SagaJohanna]

That is so interesting! And I see what your friend meant. Since not wearing makeup it’s made me realize how important being clean is, and how it matters “more” thank makeup. Clean and natural, no matter your skin, looks better than makeup and fake nails etc etc ❤️❤️❤️

[@ArturBaidi]

On average, men are much cooler than women. He is the proof for this.

[@susana5052]

@@SagaJohanna I have found that men usually like women that don’t wear a lot of makeup. Maybe they don’t want to wake up next to a woman that looks totally different than she did when they were out the night before..?🤔😂 Then there’s men that LOVE that look of big “purchased” body parts, nails etc. I guess they want their woman to be “arm candy” and it makes them feel good..? I’m just guessing since I’m not a man…just a woman that’s been around in the 80s when I was young and didn’t wear much makeup and I worked in the music industry. I remember when I was 16 and I worked in a warehouse at Best Products if you’re old enough to remember that place..ha ha…I was dating a guy that just started working there and we went to a fancy Christmas party with everyone we worked with. I had my hair done, mostly just blow dried out my long hair with a bit of that “big hair” look that was so popular in the 80s and instead of being in Levi’s, T-shirt and vans which I “covered up” my figure as well. I went to the party and I was wearing a purple jumpsuit with spaghetti straps, high heels and I didn’t cover up ALL of my athletic figure. Plus my make up matched the purple I was wearing and that was rare. It actually took people that I worked with for months a few hours before they realized who I was!😂 I thought that was so darn funny!🤔🤣 Now that I am in my 50s I sure do miss that figure that I had. Don’t get me wrong I’m not a frumpy looking but I’m older and not as athletic as I was then…but I can still USE makeup and clothes and not look too bad even now. Thank God!😂 Thank you for taking the time to post your reply. It brought back some memories that I haven’t thought of in a long time. Wishing you a wonderful holiday season and a very blessed new year.🙏🏻⛄️🎉

[@giulkaebdus5536]

I'm so happy that you mentioned being disappointed when applying makeup! I used to have heaps of acne and I wold feel exactly the same. I would use makeup to cover up my acne but all it did was accentuate it. And the makeup never looked as good as it looked in pictures - because that's what makeup is for, pictures! Or being seeing from afar. I never really liked what makeup looks closeup on my face apart from maybe mascara. Thank you for sharing your experience!

[@SagaJohanna]

Yes, right!! I'm so glad to hear someone else express the same feeling, because I've always felt that foundation especially accentuated any spots/unevenness. And then I felt better taking the makeup off?! Thanks for your comment

[@mariposa00]

2:57 I agree sm, I could never wear foundation or concealer bc it looks so bad and fake irl, it highlights my pores and texture Fantastic video! ❤

[@vivianhudacek1556]

What an authentic video! You’re wise to make these choices at such a young age. I’m 73 & have always been self-conscious about my appearance, especially my skin. I picked at my skin daily as a younger person, thinking I could rid myself of those imperfections. Of course, all I did was make things worse, including causing scars. A few months ago I came across a KZbin channel, Peqches skin care. The woman advocates not wearing anything but moisturizer & some powdered blush, if needed. Also, simple eye makeup, if desired. I don’t do that anymore bc of issues with ophthalmic rosacea. I’ve been amazed at how freeing it is NOT to wear makeup! Quicker too! I feel so much more at ease with myself. Keep up the good work! You look lovely!

[@kimberliana5111]

I am heading in this direction. Listening to your words feels so encouraging. I started having adult acne at 18. And it lasted over 2 decades. I felt I needed makeup to leave the house. One time I answered the door with a bare face and the neighbor children looked horrified. They asked if I had a disease. They didn't mean any harm, but that day I vowed to myself that I would not even answer my door without make up on. I've been dealing more with my inner world and have experienced a lot of healing. My skin has been clearing up as a result of learning to love and accept myself. It's kind of just been a natural transition now to wear less and less makeup. I find myself preferring my bare face. And I've switched to healthier brands for when I do dress up and want a more dramatic look

[@maryannhartzell2958]

Did you go to a dermatologist for medication for your acne? You don’t have to live with it, get help. Acne can leave scars for the rest of your life.

[@kimberliana5111]

@@maryannhartzell2958 thank you. Yes of course, I went to a dermatologist and was put on all kinds of things. Some initially Cleared me up but dried me out and so many kinds of negative side effects. Then I would start breaking out again and it would just be dry and flaky and irritated and red. I cleaned up my diet. No refined sugar dye or gluten, minimal dairy. For other reasons but didn't change my skin. But like I said, I've been doing the inner work and now it's clear!

[@6Karina6Kaos6]

1) you're just too adorable 2) I'm glad i don't feel crazy anymore 3) thank you

[@SagaJohanna]

Aw, thank you so much. This made me so happy!

[@Viky.A.V.]

I never used make up, not once in my life. First reason was that as a 4 y.o. kid I realized people look older when wearing make up, and I didn't want to look older. Then, I decided I was too lazy for make up. Additionally, my skin's too sensitive. I'm happy I don't have to wear that kind of "mask". I'm not afraid =)

[@Melnokina.-.]

I'm too lazy for makeup too. I was told "start acting girly"

[@Viky.A.V.]

@@Melnokina.-. haha, "acting girly" is such an obsolete thing! It was totally made-up by society.

[@blueberrydreams7799]

Yep, I actually tried to get into it more but I ended up only wearing clear lip gloss and kajal at most, very sporadically. That's most I could force myself to do 😂

[@PatriciaDeanStone]

You're a very wise young woman!

[@SagaJohanna]

Thank you ❤️

[@adrianr650]

You appear a lovely person which is the most important thing, also pretty, make up or not. There are some really excellent points in this video. Its more natural, kinder to the planet, and animals where there is testing, without make up. This is a nice fresh outlook and I hope lots of people take advice from this video.

[@SagaJohanna]

Oh thank you!

[@kp74952]

Your natural skin is gorgeous, you have nothing to hide!

[@susannpatton2893]

​@Electricfishfan easy to say for fresh faced 19 yr olds

[@missMagbeth]

All valuable points, good video. I went the opposite direction from you though. I never liked makeup and preferred my natural face. I never gave in to societal pressure to look flawless. But with time i started liking makeup just for what it is. I don't have to wear it, I want to. I'm drawn to visual esthetic and look for beauty in everything, whether it's a clean face or a nicely done makeup work. I enjoy no makeup days just as much i enjoy playing with makeup on other days.

[@SagaJohanna]

When it really is our choice, that's the best! I'm happy to hear for your relationship to creativity and aesthetic! 😄💋

[@tamiurquizo746]

You simply look beautiful 😍

[@SagaJohanna]

Thank you ❤️

[@sharonwilfong503]

You're so beautiful, you don't need make up.

[@woolypuffin392]

Finally a girl who doesn't wear makeup in a video like this ❤

[@broomhag]

I was a product of the 1960s, mini skirts and heavy eye makeup. Make up was a big deal then. I am in my 70s now. I stopped wearing make up about 15 years ago. I just can't be bothered anymore. The only thing I do wear is lipstick, and not even that all the time. I have wrinkles around my mouth so lipstick can be a hassle to wear, but it does add some color to my face so I don't look sickly. My only wish is that I had taken better care of my skin when I was younger. I've gone chemical free, making my own face and body oils. So much better and I can control the ingredients that I am using.

[@SagaJohanna]

Such a cool style though :D Same :D

[@ValleyDragon777]

Just came across your channel and I thought you looked like Scarlett Johansson in the thumbnail... You look beautiful naturally! 😀

[@SagaJohanna]

Aw thank you 🥰

[@naomisandoz3448]

i have alot of red scars on my cheeks i cover them with foundation , But now i want to stop with it because i get more pimpels and rednes from the foundation. i like this video

[@SagaJohanna]

Thank you so much ❤️ I think you can do it! Maybe try for 1-3 months and I think you’ll notice a difference in how you look at your skin

[@J-zb1nh]

I am binge watching your videos so I’m late to this one but could you say where you got your t shirt from? I find your videos very inspiring.

[@elinal.4625]

I wore make up because of my acne. My skin made me very insecure and I felt vulnerable and naked without makeup. I kind of have a trauma because of my blemished skin. Now my acne is gone as I am in my thirties but I have bags under the eyes and the first wrinkels are appearing, I look tired and sad without make up. I would love to enjoy my skin without any make up but unfortunately I don't feel comfortable at all when I look so different to how I feel.

[@maricrismadero3533]

I want to hug you thank you so much for this video you are so beautiful inside and out. Btw: HEALTH is the beauty: having healthy hormones getting nutrients in being hydrated getting sleep is what makes you look “alive”

[@SagaJohanna]

Thank you so much

[@loverofmen5652]

Here is the thing if you wear it, do it for you not society take care of your skin first though. You are gorgeous🥰🥰🥰

[@SagaJohanna]

Thank you so much :)

[@tiakennedy1681]

Thank you 🙏

[@marionsnahshol4870]

You are absolutely right I don’t wear any foundation only lipstick and a little eye makeup mascara and eyeliner no eyeshadow and no foundation no concealer nothing a little rouge and lipstick that is all I am an X beautician in my younger years and still then I never wore foundation

[@auroraminimalista8606]

Waiting for this video. Also, cleaning, cooking and the future Van. Let me tell you that you look pretty much gorgeous and healthy without makeup, in addition, your skin is very scandinavian just amazing. Thanks for your valuable content sweetie. 💛

[@SagaJohanna]

Aw thank you so much! It makes me so happy to hear

[@jamesmontana1881]

What do you mean by her skin is very "Scandinavian" I am Australian & my skin is the same whitens as hers 💁‍♂️...... help me out hear ?

[@susanne4028]

Great video. And definitely we women need to be more natural again.

[@SagaJohanna]

Thank you!

[@EsmeraldaWolfsbane7777]

This year I decided to stop wearing makeup and somehow it has improved my self esteem, throughout my entire life I had an extremely low self esteem almost non existent, and people around me picked up on that not my parents, but others in my family", friends " whom I thought were friends and just the general public, I had constant put downs passively aggressive behavior and insults directly to my face, I had a spiritual awakening and changed my religion from Christianity and distanced myself from everyone who practiced that religion, I distanced myself from those who put me down and I removed negative energy and people from my life, I decided it was time for makeup to be removed from my life as well, it had never helped me feel better about myself, so why wear it? I am happier I still suffer from a slight self esteem but nothing even close to what I experienced before, I run into people I used to know don't speak to them just pass them by and they give me an evil look they are upset I no longer am a punching bag, I never will be stepped on again and I'm proudly wearing my face I was born with instead of a pile of makeup...in my opinion only the joker looks good in makeup.😜

[@SagaJohanna]

That's amazing

[@sarahksera]

Yess i hate how make up looks on me especially foundation. They look great in pics

[@SagaJohanna]

So agreed!

[@HhhhgftrVvvvjjh]

The one thing about makeup wich I really like and love, and wouldn’t want to miss is lipgloss💄 it”s soothing, jelly, beautifull and love it with glitters. I wear reddish lipstick now because I am insecure about my winter skin and sickly look wich need colour somehow. They are drying my lips out and do’nt feel nice. But if I am ready for it, I will ditch my lipsticks and will enjoy glosses💄🌺🥳❤️ thank you for your video

[@SagaJohanna]

That's amazing, thank you :) I love lip balm and use it every day!!

[@brightbite]

You look like Sissy Spacek. (That's a GREAT thing!) Good for you for following your gut instincts!

[@SagaJohanna]

Thank you! That is a fantastic compliment. After all these comments I feel like I need to embody my hippie inner self style a bit more!

[@thelmakatherine5396]

I thought that, too.

[@mchobbit2951]

SHE DOES!!! I kept thinking that she looked like someone but couldn't figure out who that was haha.

[@ivartheboneless1994]

You're extremely wise.

[@ZeJaegerbomb]

Having really bad hormonal acne and dermatillomania (and I'm 30!), i literally can't go out without make up and I know it's a vicious circle because obviously the make-up doesn't help my skin on the long run... but it does help me not to pick my skin as much and it gives me the self-confidence boost I need to be able to go out. I really wish I can stop wearing it someday, but right now, it's complicated.

[@SagaJohanna]

That sounds difficult! I get hormonal acne every month, but balancing my hormones through a healthy wfpb diet helps the rest of the month! Skin struggles are so difficult ❤️

[@ZeJaegerbomb]

@@SagaJohanna they are! But thank you for this video, I think it remotivates me to give the no makeup challenge a try, even for a short time.

[@kimberliana5111]

Wfpb diet? What's that?

[@SagaJohanna]

@@kimberliana5111 Whole Food Plant Based, which means no salt, sugar, oils or processeds foods! :) You can read more here nutritionfacts.org/

[@yuliaandronova4620]

Thank you for the video. I have a question: what kind of shampoo and conditioner do you use? Your hair looks great!

[@SagaJohanna]

Thank you! I use Calia because it’s natural and I can buy it in bulk :)

[@soniameo1058]

I love make up, I really do, mostly because it is necessary in cosplaying (I'm a cosplayer) and because it gives you the opportunity to express yourself but I can't deny that sometimes I feel the pressure to wear it (a night out, a dinner, a party, no make up days when I just want to be in my pajama) only because I know I have to look at my best and other girls are going to wear it and making comments about your bare face (when I was younger in particular boys were meaner than girls about the no make up faces)

[@Rakhali6767]

Please make a skincare routine video❤

[@SagaJohanna]

I made a skincare routine video earlier if you want to check it out ❤️

[@sunnyrain8403]

I just feel like I'm seen more when I wear makeup.. even at school. Eyeliner and Mascara make me feel the worst when I don't wear them the next day because when I look in the mirror, my eyes aren't as big.. I'm more at peace with how I look now, than I did before but I feel like not wearing makeup affects how others judge me negatively

[@SagaJohanna]

Yes, I think unfortunately we are. People treat me quite differently when I wear makeup, so I know how you feel. Also, my eyelashes and eyebrows are blonde so not visible without makeup. Maybe after you finish school it’ll be easier to not wear makeup 🤍

[@najna4i4]

I don't west makeup every day. I wear makeup only for great occasions such as wedding or ball, and generally try not to go to such places so I use it very rarely. every time I feel like I have a mask on my face and I can't wait to wash.

[@imahallucination4532]

1:53 this is what made me stop too, there’s no pleasing that self loathing i have

[@user-im8hs7iq9m]

Ye it’s true I believe soo too.

[@bengalcatlady]

While all are debating about make up, I try to figure out, where you get this awesome t-Shirt from 🤩. I have never worn Make-Up. I tried it, but my skin couldn‘t breath and I scratched my face the whole time. I have couperose. So my face is always a little bit red on the cheeks, but what i learned was: you never solve a skin problem from outside - only from inside. So I swallow every day my OPC-💊 and things got really better 👍🏻.

[@SagaJohanna]

Haha :D It is from In The Soulshine! I got a beautiful tank top from there as well and they have lasted very well, and they are organic cotton. Yay, so happy to hear :)

[@bengalcatlady]

@@SagaJohanna it looks like made for you 🫶

[@perrrfectitbuddy3981]

Keep swallowing the pills.. your kidneys will teach you how to respect your body when you least expect it

[@fleur3199]

So valuable content 🙏💜

[@SagaJohanna]

Thank You so much 🌸

[@alecb.7696]

As a guy it's not my really place to have an opinion about this, but I will say I agree with all you said and "Bravo!". P.S. Good luck with the transition to the van ...

[@susana5052]

I think it’s great that you share your thoughts about this topic especially since you are a man.👍💖👍

[@SagaJohanna]

Thank you so much! ☺️

[@mariliagabriela7816]

God, you're gorgeous, girl º~º

[@bearg-ma9168]

In my opinion, make up is an enhancement of what you already have. Make up is only one look. I stopped wearing foundation in my 20s because it felt like a mask and was so time consuming. I would for special occasions. In my 30s I eliminated it completely and only use eye and lip make up for special occasions. I think of myself as multifaceted. I change my looks according to what I am doing and the variety quite comfortable with this. I wish I had discovered this years ago and saved myself a lot of trouble.

[@eml3077]

You are stunning

[@SagaJohanna]

Thank you ❤️

[@sparkee.]

You are beautiful 💛

[@AditiKumari937]

Trust me its the best feeling...After discarding the kohl,lipstick,bb cream ,two to three days were hell to imagine and live but now I dont even want to wear it..m like unless there is some party occasion, I dont know but like the urge has just died you know

[@veggirl1964]

I wore makeup for a time in my late teens/early 20s. I stopped because each time I did something fun (swimming, running, dirtbike riding, hiking, etc.), it would just mess up my makeup and make me look worse than without it. I'm nearing 60 now, haven't worn makeup in decades, and don't miss it a bit.

[@SagaJohanna]

Oh what an amazing sentence! "I stopped because each time I did something fun it would just mess up my makeup". And isn't that so true? All those things that are active and fun and engaging, makeup, just like high heels, are just not helping us doing those things!

[@mariavictoriasalita5273]

Good for you, madam! It only adds color to the face and acts like a mask or costume with matching skin irritations and possible serious diseases.

[@disneytoysr4fun975]

I wear rms beauty concealer for my eye bags on days where I want to look cute. Sadly I have poor diet, poor fitness, and poor sleeping habits so until I get those under control I dont think I can give up my concealer. At least its a mostly natural concealer tho!

[@SagaJohanna]

I used to wear that one too! It is a very good brand. Another one is Aleph Beauty. And I understand that that might be difficult.

[@gwillis01]

Ahh yes The ten--step makeup routine that makes you look like you are not wearing makeup is one of the weird rituals of the make up artist and the make up industry.

[@iara._nq8lr]

Tenho 16 anos e só começei a usar uma maquiagem básica nesse mesmo ano, mas também percebi que não fica bem na vida real e também em pouco tempo usando me senti estranha em não usá-la para ir à escola. Também pesquisei pelos malefícios, acho que é melhor parar de usar, afinal já fiz isso durante muito tempo !

[@Bumbledora]

I recognise myself in you, the younger me I mean. When I was a teen I never went out without makeup. Since I probably couldn't put on makeup in a pro way I came more close to Beckers Färgkarta (du vet vad det är eller hur eftersom du är svensk! LOL!). In English, more like a clown or worse. Nobody's skin is perfect, we all have pores, acne etc. Being middle age, I still get acne sometimes. Not often but it happens. I do use makeup very rarely, but I do use it if we're going out to a fancy restaurant. But mostly, no makeup at all. I'm too lazy and being at home, what's the point really. Plus sweating all the time really doesn't do any good having makeup on. You're right about the toxins. Have you seen the HBO-serie Not So Pretty? It's a really great documentary and scary about the beauty industry and all the toxins. You're a beautiful young woman and you look great! Looking forward to your van-update! So freakin curious, Saga! Have a nice weekend to you and your hubby! Love ❤🧡💛

[@SagaJohanna]

Hahahha Beckers färgkarta, I loved playing with those when I was a child!! I totally agree. And I could never wear makeup at home even if I wanted to haha. Same, absolutely couldn’t get myself to do it. Oh thanks for the recommendation. I haven’t seen that one! My goodness, we’re in the last weeks now and soon there will be a reveal. Moving into it next Sunday. Hope it’s more done by then 😬🤞😂❤️

[@Razzkk]

I always want to stop wearing makeup but I have such bad dark circles, the days when I wear minimal makeup, so many ppl ask me if I’m tired and I’m not. I have dark circles from my genetics and I just have to force myself to wear makeup everyday even if I don’t feel pretty.

[@SagaJohanna]

That sounds very difficult, people shouldn’t comment on that! ❤️

[@ArturBaidi]

Get some male friend and you will automatically stop wearing makeup for a while😉

[@Razzkk]

@@ArturBaidi fair enough

[@Geminirock6186]

I started just saying yes, I'm tired. Or "no, I'm just ugly". They stop asking.

[@susannpatton2893]

​@@ArturBaidi 😂😂😂😂 that makes no sense.

[@andradogaru9865]

I understand the rebellion against peer pressure to wear makeup and the need to be true to yourself not to what society asks you to wear or be like. I applaud that! But makeup is also an art form and a way to express yourself. I wear makeup for myself, because I like it and it lets me show the people around me what’s on my mind and what I see in the mirror. I also have long periods of time when I’m not wearing anything except sunscreen. It’s all but a choice - a personal choice. Also, it’s a hefty amount of time put into doing the makeup, so when I see it, I’ll make sure to compliment the people for it as a thank you for their effort and for them sharing that beautiful image they had in their mind that day with the rest of the world. Just be and present yourself however you choose to and feel like. It’s all good! It can, but it doesn’t have to be the exact same choice everyday.

[@kristenhowell5750]

I wish I had friends like you 🤍

[@SagaJohanna]

[@dorada33]

Great video, I'm on the same new normal now after being a makeup slave most of my life. I felt more authentic, representing myself for who I really am. I feel more powerful now t ha t I don't fake my actual look.

[@karinyaboriskova441]

Easy for a natural beauty to say….

[@wikiak_]

But you're so pretty on your profile picture though... :( my hair could never get as curly as yours, it gives your face such dimension! You also have georgous lips, and even though I'm not a big fan of blue eyes usually I have to say that yours are so deep and mesmerizing!! 🦋

[@sallyenki4440]

Im gonna save your time: because she is pretty without makeup too unlike many of us.

[@SagaJohanna]

Im 100% sure you are beautiful ❤️

[@claudeyaz]

Am I the only one who got into a makeup because I enjoyed the colors and the creativity? I never used it to hide things or because of insecurities, I just like to draw and it's more acceptable to draw on your eyelids than to draw all over your arms

[@SagaJohanna]

I think you might haha :) It's not so common, but it's absolutely cool! I love the look of makeup without foundation! Have you seen purple palace? here looks are crazy and amazing

[@devdroid9606]

I think social media has played a big role in teens' lives. They always look to others (and their unrealistic depictions in photos) to compare themselves to. Girls did wear makeup at parties in the 80's but rarely in school. There's some top Swedish skiers that do not wear any makeup (or so it seems) and they look fine doing interviews on TV. Better in fact without makeup. Now, even some men do wear makeup (eyeliner).

[@mchobbit2951]

I was in school before social media. By 14, I was the only girl who did not wear makeup pretty much every day. In some places, makeup for teens was already big in the 1960s. You got lucky in the 80s if you grew up in a region where makeup outside of parties was uncommon for teenage girls.

[@wikiak_]

​@@mchobbit2951i do still feel as if social media has made the trend worse! Because instead of young girls comparing themselves to peers in real life, they compare themselves to pictures that aren't even real... I wasn't on social media in middle school but I definitely remember scrolling through pretty girl's pages on instagram and pinterest when in was 17/18, and feeling like absolute garbage haha

[@hudamohamed6810]

Use natural remedies cocunut oil, sidr mask, turmeric mask etc. And yes we are all beautiful the way we are. Life is too short to worry about trivial matters.

[@SagaJohanna]

Yes!

[@k7l3rworkman97]

I love you ❤

[@milaengelen4342]

i gonna stop with foundation, i get scars pimpels , every time i use it, so i gonna get rid off foundation

[@SagaJohanna]

That sounds like a good choice! ❤️