Gibson: The Journey to Loving Her Natural Self

Uncover how celebrating your real self can shift your mindset and make you unstoppable. When we first connected with Gibson back in July 2020 for a FaceTime photoshoot, the world was still learning to adapt to new ways of connecting. Even through a virtual lens, Gibson’s radiant natural beauty shone brightly. Her authenticity left us eager for the day we could capture her in person.

Fast forward to today—Gibson is now in Los Angeles, where we recently had the honor of photographing her, celebrating her natural beauty, soft curves, and undeniable confidence. As a Bare Model, Gibson embodies the spirit of OBARE—embracing her body exactly as it is: her naturally gifted curves, her cellulite she proudly celebrates, and her freckles that add to her beauty.

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Photo: Karlo Gomez / OBARE — Going Bare. No makeup. Unfiltered beauty
“It’s just part of who I am,” Gibson says with a smile. “I’ve learned to love every inch of my body.”
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Photo: Karlo Gomez / OBARE — Going Bare. No makeup. Unfiltered beauty

Embracing Your Natural Beauty

Q: How do you feel about your curves and cellulite?
“I’ve learned to love every inch of my body. Curves, cellulite, and all—it’s part of what makes me unique. Being a Bare Model helped me embrace my natural shape and feel confident in front of the camera.”

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Photo: Karlo Gomez / OBARE — Going Bare. No makeup. Unfiltered beauty

Q: Freckles are part of your signature look. How do you feel about them?

‍“My freckles are part of what makes me unique. They remind me that beauty isn’t about perfection—it’s about embracing what makes you different.”

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Photo: Karlo Gomez / OBARE — Going Bare. No makeup. Unfiltered beauty

Q: How has being photographed changed your perspective on self-love?
“Being photographed unfiltered, without makeup, helped me realize that confidence comes from self-acceptance. It’s about loving the skin you’re in—not changing yourself to fit someone else’s idea of beauty.”

Gibson's mindset now fuels her unapologetic approach to her curves, her cellulite, and all the features that make her feel like the best version of herself.

Gibson's Advice for Women

Gibson “Don’t try to hide what makes you unique. Celebrate it. Whether it’s cellulite, freckles, or curves, loving yourself as you are is the first step to true confidence.”
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Photo: Karlo Gomez / OBARE — Going Bare. No makeup. Unfiltered beauty

Why Gibson Inspires Us

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Gibson’s story is one of transformation. Her journey from uncertainty to radical self-love is inspiring. The media over celebrates artificial beauty, but women like Gibson inspire us to love our own natural beauty—without filters, without shame, and without hesitation. She reminds us that beauty isn’t about perfection—it’s about authenticity.

Find Gibson on Instagram @itsgibsonross.