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A woman can be her own worst enemy, criticizing every part of her body and not believing others when they tell her she is in fact beautiful.
In partnership with Women24, Dove initiated a campaign aimed at getting women to discover and share the parts of their body they love.
We asked our readers to join in the conversation, this is what some of them had to say:
Anisha: My soft and fleshy tummy! I have made peace that I wasn't born to have a six pack. What I do know is that I have given birth to 2 beautiful children & my man loves to caress my tummy! Besides, you need a "real" tummy like mine to do belly dancing!
Famida: My legs and my breasts.
Alzena: Looks-wise not that much, but having gone through 2 healthy pregnancies and a recent pubic biopsy, I like that my body has not failed me. Even with the not-so perfect size and cellulite, it is healthy, able and willing. It is my mind that needs a pep-talk.
Setshego: The smoothness and less oily skin of my body.
Linda: I am weighing more than a few years ago because I quit smoking and picked up some weight. I love the fuller me, my butt and my hips. I look very healthy than before.
Faziel: My long, glossy, black hair and infectious smile. As long as I have them, I can take on the world!
Laurinda: I love my flat tummy but the best part of my body is my round chunky bum! Much loved by my husband and my girlfriends are all super jealous. Very proud to say that its the best part of my body.
Shireen: My blemish free face and skin.
Nasika: I love my muffin top because it reminds me that I love to eat food made by my husband. I love my stretch marks as I'm reminded about my daughter. I love my laughter lines as I see how many happy times I have had. I love my skin as it reminds me of dove.
Janine: That it works. I'm not a terribly sporty person, but I love that I can walk on the beach, and run after my kids. What I like most about my body is that it is healthy.
Linda: My legs and behind, they are perfect in their own imperfect way.
Lucecia: My beautiful skin which looks like it has been sun-kissed all year through!
Nadine: My backside. It's not firm or taught, but it's curvy and makes my jeans look sexy (not the other way around).
Gemma: I love my pale, smooth skin that has not been baked in the sun and after it has been slathered in body lotion!
Venessa: My body is unique in that no one has same shape and colour as mine. I love every part of my body and i know i can improve in areas and am doing so by exercising and drinking plenty of water and good nutritional quality foods.
I love being a woman as we have so much going for us in so many ways we just have to embrace our womanhood to the best of our ability. I am a healthy woman and take pride in taking care of myself.
Marge: My pear shape and the fact that I always choose clothes to flatter my figure.
Bridgette: My baby bump/bun in the oven.
Kelly: My porcelain skin tone.
Lisa: My curvaceous J-Lo bottom.
Jeanne: I like that part of it still works since I have Multiple Sclerosis and I refuse to let this get me down. I have lived with it for 30 years and am thankful I can still walk even though I get tired quickly. I love Dove products - your soup is so divine. I would love one of your hampers.
Angelica: I like my bottom and boobies and that they still look good at 37.
Geraldine: The beautiful (and all natural) golden skin tone I've been blessed - no need for fake tans for me!
Bonita: My eyes and hands. My body has no ‘imperfections’, just things that add character and make me unique. Freckles, marks, scars, stretch marks, cellulite, spots, wrinkles, etc. give us character and expression. I think one of the most beautiful things a person can have is laugh lines around their eyes.
Nonhlanhla: Well, i love my smile it is the true reflection of me.
Precious: I love my curves and my tiny fingers,my nose it just fits my face perfectly and my cheeks.
Nazley: I like the fact that I'm short. I used to hate it because I was always teased about it, but it makes me different from the rest and special.
Lerato: My legs, walk with confidence after using dove soap and lotion my legs. My arms, I never fear to rush for a handshake, i have the most soft hands and people always comment on them and ask what I use. My face, simply because my son and i have suffered at the hands of eczema and my dermatologist recommends it to be the best as it helps curb the dryness of the skin and gently moves in to the pores of the skin. Thank you dove for giving me and my son such lovely skin .
Liesel: I love my hands and my eyes. I'm also naturally blonde so don't have to colour my hair!
Allyson: I am an amputee, finally, I like my leg. Wish I had liked them both before I lost one!
Pam: My hair. I am lucky to have thick hair and try to look after it and go to the hairdressers quite regularly for a good cut and colour. I am 63. I love Dove products.
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What do you like about your body?
In partnership with Women24, Dove initiated a campaign aimed at getting women to discover and share the parts of their body they love.
We asked our readers to join in the conversation, this is what some of them had to say:
Anisha: My soft and fleshy tummy! I have made peace that I wasn't born to have a six pack. What I do know is that I have given birth to 2 beautiful children & my man loves to caress my tummy! Besides, you need a "real" tummy like mine to do belly dancing!
Famida: My legs and my breasts.
Alzena: Looks-wise not that much, but having gone through 2 healthy pregnancies and a recent pubic biopsy, I like that my body has not failed me. Even with the not-so perfect size and cellulite, it is healthy, able and willing. It is my mind that needs a pep-talk.
Setshego: The smoothness and less oily skin of my body.
Linda: I am weighing more than a few years ago because I quit smoking and picked up some weight. I love the fuller me, my butt and my hips. I look very healthy than before.
Faziel: My long, glossy, black hair and infectious smile. As long as I have them, I can take on the world!
Laurinda: I love my flat tummy but the best part of my body is my round chunky bum! Much loved by my husband and my girlfriends are all super jealous. Very proud to say that its the best part of my body.
Shireen: My blemish free face and skin.
Nasika: I love my muffin top because it reminds me that I love to eat food made by my husband. I love my stretch marks as I'm reminded about my daughter. I love my laughter lines as I see how many happy times I have had. I love my skin as it reminds me of dove.
Janine: That it works. I'm not a terribly sporty person, but I love that I can walk on the beach, and run after my kids. What I like most about my body is that it is healthy.
Linda: My legs and behind, they are perfect in their own imperfect way.
Lucecia: My beautiful skin which looks like it has been sun-kissed all year through!
Nadine: My backside. It's not firm or taught, but it's curvy and makes my jeans look sexy (not the other way around).
Gemma: I love my pale, smooth skin that has not been baked in the sun and after it has been slathered in body lotion!
Venessa: My body is unique in that no one has same shape and colour as mine. I love every part of my body and i know i can improve in areas and am doing so by exercising and drinking plenty of water and good nutritional quality foods.
I love being a woman as we have so much going for us in so many ways we just have to embrace our womanhood to the best of our ability. I am a healthy woman and take pride in taking care of myself.
Marge: My pear shape and the fact that I always choose clothes to flatter my figure.
Bridgette: My baby bump/bun in the oven.
Kelly: My porcelain skin tone.
Lisa: My curvaceous J-Lo bottom.
Jeanne: I like that part of it still works since I have Multiple Sclerosis and I refuse to let this get me down. I have lived with it for 30 years and am thankful I can still walk even though I get tired quickly. I love Dove products - your soup is so divine. I would love one of your hampers.
Angelica: I like my bottom and boobies and that they still look good at 37.
Geraldine: The beautiful (and all natural) golden skin tone I've been blessed - no need for fake tans for me!
Bonita: My eyes and hands. My body has no ‘imperfections’, just things that add character and make me unique. Freckles, marks, scars, stretch marks, cellulite, spots, wrinkles, etc. give us character and expression. I think one of the most beautiful things a person can have is laugh lines around their eyes.
Nonhlanhla: Well, i love my smile it is the true reflection of me.
Precious: I love my curves and my tiny fingers,my nose it just fits my face perfectly and my cheeks.
Nazley: I like the fact that I'm short. I used to hate it because I was always teased about it, but it makes me different from the rest and special.
Lerato: My legs, walk with confidence after using dove soap and lotion my legs. My arms, I never fear to rush for a handshake, i have the most soft hands and people always comment on them and ask what I use. My face, simply because my son and i have suffered at the hands of eczema and my dermatologist recommends it to be the best as it helps curb the dryness of the skin and gently moves in to the pores of the skin. Thank you dove for giving me and my son such lovely skin .
Liesel: I love my hands and my eyes. I'm also naturally blonde so don't have to colour my hair!
Allyson: I am an amputee, finally, I like my leg. Wish I had liked them both before I lost one!
Pam: My hair. I am lucky to have thick hair and try to look after it and go to the hairdressers quite regularly for a good cut and colour. I am 63. I love Dove products.
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What do you like about your body?
