Acharya Prashant addresses the global obsession with cosmetics and body identification, explaining that the external use of cosmetics is a reflection of an internal state of artificiality. He defines 'cosmetic' as being artificial and suggests that if a person does not live by their inner truth, they are essentially cosmetic inside. This internal artificiality manifests externally through the promotion, use, and attraction to physical makeup. He distinguishes between basic personal hygiene or health-related body care and the act of 'decking oneself up' to attract others or project a false image. The latter, he argues, is a form of deception where the face becomes a proxy for a mind that may be dull or lifeless. He explains that the drive to use cosmetics often stems from a lack of inner value; when one feels barren inwardly, they attempt to compensate with outward colorfulness to fool others. To overcome this unhealthy trend, Acharya Prashant emphasizes the need to cultivate real internal value. He uses the analogy of a sportsperson whose clothes may get soiled during a game; spectators do not judge them for being dirty because they value the athlete's inner skill and performance. He concludes that while one should not deliberately aim to look unkempt, having genuine inner worth naturally reduces the misplaced emphasis on external looks and artificial enhancements.