The Story of Cosmetics (2010)

http://storyofcosmetics.org

The Story of Cosmetics, released on July 21st, 2010, examines the pervasive use of toxic chemicals in our everyday personal care products, from lipstick to baby shampoo. Produced with Free Range Studios and hosted by Annie Leonard, the seven-minute film by The Story of Stuff Project reveals the implications for consumer and worker health and the environment, and outlines ways we can move the industry away from hazardous chemicals and towards safer alternatives. The film concludes with a call for viewers to support legislation aimed at ensuring the safety of cosmetics and personal care products.

And, for all you fact checkers out there,
http://www.storyofstuff.org/2011/04/14/story-of-cosmetics/

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Nonprofits & Activism

Tags:

• story of stuff
• story of cosmetics
• annie leonard
• cosmetics
• epa
• fda
• campaign for safe cosmetics
• safe cosmetics
• beauty industry
• personal care
• beauty
• health
• toxics
• carcinogens

[lanabratt]

The only thing I don't agree with is saying "it's not our fault" because it is for blindly thinking the government is looking out for our best interest. We are responsible for our choices & being ignorant to what's going on behind the scenes is just one of the problems. When we get informed, we have the opportunity to make a choice to be a part of the problem or a part of the solution...If nobody speaks up, it just continues to ensue...

[Quardoxial]

just another example for a broken system

ressource based economy ftw :D

[NuSkinCorporate]

There are lots of natural products that you can use. Not everything is as bad as she is making it out to be.

[HealthyBeautyForYou]

:D I make my own body scrubs ,moisturizers , deordorant , hair masks ,face cleanser etc.Everything with things that are found in the kitchen :D

[johnmarstonlives]

Fuck The Illuminati. i hope they all burn in hell forever

[nphuston]

EMBRACE YOUR INNER HIPPY

[allmusicsucks]

She washes her hair everyday? pfft

[cutiecookie23]

Meanwhile, boycotting toxics and certain companies dont waith for a change and dont hold your breath-it will take a while before a REAL change is done. During this process, use as natural products as possible. (And this doesnt mean "natural" labled products) but do your research for 15 mintues and see what Earthbound goods are good for skin, hair, facials etc. for example, I use Olive Oil as a skin lubricant and mayonnaise+egg for dry hair (yes, mayo folks) and local,all-organic handmade soap.

[cutiecookie23]

It makes me very happy to know that I know most of this already! In reality its much easier than this. Almost ANYTHING produced under mass production and very large, generic companies= pollution, toxins and careless packages. Our health is the least of the comoanies worries. Then again, if you try to buy and "basic" as possible that could lead to also-generic products. Competition of certain companies are at fault,too. What we need is anew system of clean Capitalism.

[TheRazorHound]

80% of her claims are based on biased propaganda. This is why she stopped releasing the sources of her info.

[TheRazorHound]

You guys realize being alive is linked to cancer. You might get cancer from watching this bullshit though. Most of her facts are actually just opinions but this entire message is useless because a lot of people feed on bull shit as long as they get satisfaction from doing shit that does not matter. FYI 80% of the f

[orlanduce]

fight cancer, linked to cancer. OUCH!!!

[TheLillyhardwood]

All the people look like beans

[IAMBOG]

Sure they are. Bottom line is profit. If they can make it cheaper by going eco-friendly they will, it they can't, they won't. Any other motivation in a business would kill it. That is the reality.

[jeffmeckstroth]

Procter and gamble is working hard to make their products more environmentally friendly.

[airborn75ranger11b]

how do i join this fight for my life and my kids lifes?!!??!!??

[OneTheOnlyOne]

Someones Got A Camel Toe

[theVIIStar]

how about not wear makeup :3 save money, save time, and love yourself!

[caseyfornia]

I'm so glad you touched on a lot of subjects, especially companies who sell "pink" products to find a cure for cancer. I work in a wholesale beauty supply store, and I hate participating in Breast Cancer Awareness Month - with all the hairsprays, hair products, body products, nail care, etc. that we sell, it's sickening for these companies to profit from slapping a pink ribbon on them (check ThinkBeforeYouPink's website).

[gordonbothe]

Check for the seal USDA Organic. Then its most likely good.

[Svartdoden]

There are still some ladies who think that the cosmetics dont destroy their skin and bodies because it says "organic" on the label LOL

Cosmetics destroy women soul and body.

[rockrchick78]

To lady in the video:

JUST PLSSSSSS STOP shaking your head and hands SO MUCH!!! Makes me nauseous -_- she sounds like a really eager or hyper squirrel who won't shut up. I would've rather read this material than sit for eight mins agonizing. So put a link before hand next time for viewers who don't wanna hear this lady speak.

[rockrchick78]

To lady in the video: just plssss stop shaking your hands and head so much. Makes me nauseous -_-

[bubblegumxdxp]

Just dont wear any clothes, they can contain toxins, dont eat anything, they can contain toxins, touch anything, they can contain toxins/bacteria/viruses, dont breathe, there can be toxins in the air. =.=

[hegdepuffin]

Your comment lacks context, you can't just comment on a video without watching the whole thing.

[sam jones]

you can google natural cosmetics... READ the ingredients. they can be purchased online, and can even less expensive than store products!

[MaDaFaKaSsS]

so smart