How Ashley Graham and Winnie Harlow helped this young woman to love her rare facial birthmark

Social media is often a toxic environment with users constantly criticizing women‘s physical appearances. However, college student Jenn August managed to gain self-confidence via Instagram. August was born with a hemangioma, a type of benign growth or tumor that looks like a birthmark, covering most of her lip and neck. On Instagram, she discovered a community of women embracing their so-called “imperfections,” and that inspired her to follow suit.