On the surface, it’s easy to label the beauty industry one big “vanity project” that lacks any real substance and only magnifies our insecurities.
However, even the most committed Christian women – some of your favourite preachers and role models – will likely have makeup or skincare favourites as well as potentially indulging in beauty treatments. But from a Christian perspective, if God made us so wonderfully, why do Christians even need the beauty industry?

Amy Dyas is a professionally trained makeup artist with experience in Editorial, Fashion (including London Fashion Week), TV, Bridal, Music Videos and Film. Amy is passionate about clean beauty and using sustainably sourced products and her article for Woman Alive is the inspiration for the discussion we're having today. Read it here: womanalive.co.uk/discovering-clean-beauty/19003.article and connect with Amy on Instagram @beautycleanbyamy @justbeyoutiful

Mariana Mathenan is a beautician, and founder of ‘Grace on Wheels’, a beauty van which provides free treatments to women who are without homes or have been victims of domestic violence and/or human trafficking. This year, Mariana felt led by God to sell the van and open a beauty shop, and she is currently looking for a new owner for the beauty van. You can connect with Mariana on Instagram @graceonwheelsbv

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Released on 15 Dec 2025