While the idea of banning Photoshopped images is just ludicrous, the principle behind it is respectable. Young girls that idolize celebrities and their retouched images are more at risk for depression and eating disorders.

So what would a good solution to this problem be? Some are suggesting that warning labels similar the ones on cigarette cartons are needed on every retouched image.

Up until recently, I was one of the many that believed that those photos of celebrities on the red carpet reflected how they actually looked. This, however, is not the case. Every image released by 99% of all celebrities are in fact re-touched.

Warning labels that disclaim “Warning: this image has been retouched to lower your self esteem” probably aren’t the answer, but it’s clear that some action must be taken to raise awareness. Selling unattainable beauty can’t be mentally good for both young males and females.