
Gemma Sharp
Gemma Sharp is a psychological science professor who studies the impacts of beauty standards and anti-aging treatments on mental health. She warns that the pursuit of anti-aging can lead to distress and unrealistic expectations, suggesting that the cosmetic industry's focus on aging reflects changing societal norms rather than mere vanity.
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Professor Gemma Sharp, an expert in body image and social media, commented on the limited research regarding the trend of preventative facelifts and recovery diaries.
The gory social media trend fuelling a surge in cosmetic tourism in TurkeyThe Sydney Morning Herald·
Australia· 2026-08-07
Gemma Sharp, psychological science professor, sees anti-ageing swinging on a pendulum of principle.
Why hands are becoming the new frontier of anti-ageing treatmentsThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·
New Zealand· 2026-08-04
Professor Gemma Sharp, founding director of The Consortium for Research in Eating Disorders, led the development of the chatbot.
How a single AI session put Kelly on a path to eating disorder recoveryThe Sydney Morning Herald·
Australia· 2025-06-04










