The Story of Cosmetics
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 ก.ค. 2010
- 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.
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Great video! That's why I quit my job in the cosmetics and starting my own business with 100% organic cosmetics this year.
Hey! How did your business do? Have a good day!
What do you call your brand
Could you pls put a link of your brand
Would you like to tell me the formulation of face whitening creams. As i want to start my own business in Pakistan.
Just because something is linked to cancer by a few scientists doesn’t mean it’ll actually cause cancer. That’s not how it works.
Wish we had an update to this as it's 10 years old
Think Dirty is a great app that you scan products to see if the ingredients are safe or not
+sophiamay sorry if you use it in australian. but does it work in Australia?
I'm not sure. Its on the canadian app store
sophiamay kichan
Wonderful video! Thank you so much for making this. I have decided to stop dyeing my hair a year ago. I am reducing cosmetics and talking to my husband and others about it. We CAN make a difference
To be fair, a lot of "natural" cosmetics aren't any safer. They also take liberties with labelling.
She focused mainly on the ingredients in a lot of the standard brands, didn't tap into much on the scaremongering and mislabelling with so called "natural brands."
Rimu N Watch the video again, and this time pay attention.
Rimu N 03:31 try to understand that part well
Rimu N She did mention that some are labeled safe but are not safe at all! She talked about labeling problems!
ok guys she literally had no solid scientific proof shown in this video or in her footnotes, the lipstick thing for example was over exaggerated, lead isn't added to lipstick its just a trace element
this is mostly bullshit, do some research on the topic before u just assume everything is right
cosmetic companies of these days trying so hard to make human skin faultless.
no dark area on any part of the body.
except maybe our hearts! Got a cream for that? :)
+shraddha pawar Stop buying the products, with out demand they go off the shelves, I'm not contributing to keeping these things off the shelves, I don't buy these things or use them, not because they're dangerous but because they're a waste of time, if you've studied chemistry you know how inefficent they are anyways.
@@ashleyashleym2969 we need to stop placing blame on people choices, all people do not have the same situations and the same access...there are many systems put into place that cause this across the board. It is about corporations putting toxic chemicals, (known to kill and pollute) into products and government policies allowing them to be on the shelves in the first place, the unethical practice of putting profits over people, by industry who’s priority should be to not cause harm, and elected officials who are supposed to make policies that are in the best interest of their constituents. Individuals cannot “shop their way to safety”.
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Great video! It's so important for people to understand how their cosmetic choices (and household products) are influencing their health. Most people are totally disassociated from this and assume that because these products are so abundant they must be safe, which is simply not true. It's time to throw out the toxic products, boycott big producers and making better and healthier choices!
Even though I've been in the appropriate frame of mind for a while, this film is still amazing because it taught me things I didn't already know. Greetings, Annie! I want to let everyone know that you can either buy natural items (a good place to start is an organic store like Whole Foods or Trader Joe's) OR you can produce your own things for dirt-cheap prices! Face wash, deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, a few stain-removal items, and bug spray are already homemade by myself. And I still have a ton more to experiment with!
I feel very strongly about this stuff...happy to see I'm not the only one who has realized what horrible ingredients are killing us slowly and softening our skin at the same time.
I read what chemists write about these additives such as sodium laureth sulphate and they are safe. Health shops will say anything to get sales. It's big business nowadays and very expensive.
Groundbreaking video! I applaud you for bringing more attention to this distressing matter. The more people who know about this, the faster we can stop the beauty industry from poisoning us and our families!
I am 44 years old and am always mistaken for in my 20s-30s, the sister to my 22 year old son(oldest of 3). I haven't used anything but completely natural moisturizers for over 20years after a bad reaction to a L'Oreal product. At the moment I use Shea butter, which I love. I only use diluted essential oils for perfume and mixed with bi carb for deodorant. I use a mostly plant based shampoo and body wash but my next step is growing my own 😊 ! There's a herb called soapwort, that can be used for all washing needs 💚🌿🌱 and I make my own cleaning products for the house. I highly recommend cutting out chemicals as best we can. Thank you for this wonderful video 💚🌿
I make all my skin care from nature. Its all we need. We have to work along with our natural environment and not against it. - Thank you for raising awareness, its well needed in this world today!
I gat some beauty tips in case you're interested... I'd mail it to you
More of these videos need to be made public to creat awareness on what is contained in our cosmetics and also to educate us on the chemicals in our cosmetics . This can also go well by enlightening us thoroughly on good cosmetics.
If the "natural" cosmetic products were required to list every ingredient on the label it would be 100 pages long. Cosmetics made of natural products including plant oils and extracts are still made up of chemicals, but they contain 1000's of different chemicals, many of which are known to be "toxic" and linked to cancer. Just because a chemical is naturally occurring vs man made does not mean it is safer. Everything is a chemical.
Even though it all look good most of this product contains harmful chemicals without noticing, they are so dangerous and the video is an eye opener, equally we hope the government can notify more on it and find a permanent solution to eradicate this toxic chemical for a safe one for me safety of everyone. Such and amazing film because it taught me things I didn't already know. Greetings, Annie!
I have been and I am still am in the path of educating and encouraging people to learn how to make their own natural skincare at home and/or learn how to read the ingredients label to buy a genuine natural non-toxic product. Not only you need to educate yourself and realize how much irony there is in the cosmetic and food industry is horrendous
great video... people here in India still use natural shampoo like 'shikakai',etc. and they are good but even they are getting contaminated. other alternatives are using soapnut fruits soaked overnight and using the foam next morning to wash the hair. people here in southern India (like Kerala) are known for great traditional herbal treatments and the southern people of India usually oil their hair with pure herbal stuff before washing their hair. so they are known for beautiful,dense thick hair here. apart from that proper food intake helps hair growth.
I am so much healthier since I stopped using chemicals on and in my body! Never knew that plain vinegar works as deodorant! WOW!
vinegar is a chemical and it contains mainly a compound called acetic acid. thanks
Annnnd vinegar is a chemical. Everything is, except for light and electricity. Don't be fooled!
You fool :v
What!? 😮
@@ybpmap question: is water a chemical?
Thankyou, this is exactly where I am at, and now I can share this to back me up
Got some tips for you
I wish there were references to back up these clams. I mean, they sound believable, but that doesn’t make it true. Saying scary big words don’t mean something is bad for you. If these things are true, I’d just really appreciate references from valid sources. Without them, this doesn’t prove anything, it’s just hear say. :/
THANK YOU! FOR GOD SAKE SOMEONE TOOK A BRAIN ON THEIR TRIP TO INTERNET
I mean you can just look it up yourself. We should always research even if “research” is given to us in these videos
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To be honest, this whole thing kinda sounded like a conspiracy theory to me. References would have provided some actual credibility to this whole thing.
Edit : The link they provided for fact checking in the description says page not found.....
She better preach, I love all the messages this video is sending
were those "chemicals linked to cancer"
classified as such in the state of California?
Thank you soooo much for this!!! You said it for my family in a way I couldn't, because I get so upset.
Thats was really fun, I was taught and raised by a healthy mom support. For the past 9 yrs. I have been watching for ingredients. So I understand and agree. I will watch more of these products that r good for us. Compare our good products and yours. Thank you so much for putting this out there to educate people.
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I've been on the right mindset for a while, but this video is still great because it still provided information I still didn't know. Thanks, Annie! I want to share with everyone that you can buy natural products (organic stores like Whole Foods or Trader Joe's is a good place to start) OR you can make your own products for cheap, cheap, cheap! I've already made face wash, deodorant, shampoo, conditioner , a couple of stain remover products, & bug spray. And I still got a lot more to try out!
well said
What corporations own Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s⁉️
THANK YOU THANK YOU. I am in the tedious process of removing all toxins from my home including health care products. I appreciate this very informational video. People need to open their minds and try to get over the vanity that drives them to chronic illness. Again thanks:)
You guys should do a story on fashion or the garment industry. Breaching using harmful chemical is an unknown fact for lots of people. Good job on telling about the cosmetic industry.
Loved this video. Super informative and loved the animation. I've been on the no-poo (no shampoo) method for over a year now and stopped using conventional deodorants for almost a year. I have been able to find natural methods that work much better than any store bought products I've experienced in the past. Slowly making a transition with everything else now :)
+sarahhtranTV what do you use instead of a shampoo? or you just dont use anything?
Nina Ados I use all natural shampoo bars at the moment and followed by an Apple Cider Vinegar rinse as my "conditioner". I use Chagrin Valley's natural shampoo bars. check out their website! :)
@@peggybrow MLM pyramid scheme
@@mea2429 You are soooooooo wrong!
@@peggybrow the facts dont lie peggy
This is why I chose to start my small & local skincare products. I know what I add in my products and I know what I put on my skin! It's really not that complicated. BUT most of the clients want creams and lotions that smell like a perfume... that ain't natural, honey.
Thanks for taking the time to inform us (my wife and myself) about the toxic chemical found in common products. It's crazy to think that those in position to protect us are doing little, to nothing, to do the logical thing, which is to take these deadly chemicals out of our American Market. :/ God help us!
Thank you for this video! Will be sharing it and encourage people to support cleaner and non-toxic beauty! :) I'm already doing this with my website!
I want to cry. Where do I run to? We are breathing and eating and drinking and bathing in toxins, all without our consent. Where do I run to?
the oscars.
they'll give you an award and then slap out the toxins.
I Love this! Thank you for sharing education that includes community plus planet safety and health.
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GREAT POST..... THIS CHANGES PERSPECTIVE ABOUT EVERYTHING.... THANK YOU
Great video! It makes us as cosmetic formulators to be more aware and to take the responsibility and that we should put in our formulas more green ingredients that can be so efficient. Great video!
Have some tips for you
Amazing video!!! Exactly what I talk about in my videos!!! Thanks so much for this!!!!!
I gat some beauty tips for you if Interested.... I'd Mail it to you
o.0 6-12 products every day in the bathroom. I use 3 daily and 5 every other day when I wash my hair. o.0 I am blown away, that is a huge amount of products o.0 Oh well I learned something new. And thank you for these wonderful videos, Shelbizleee on TH-cam recommended your book The Story of Stuff and I found you here, so I am watching all these wonderful videos one by one.
@bastion0700 this is just the explanation I was looking for. Thank you so much. I guess it's a combination of medical advances coupled together with toxicity from chemicals. Makes sense. We are starting to "die" at an early age but medical advances are keeping us in that state for a longer period. Perfectly articulated. Thank you.
What a brilliant video- perfect! (The only thing I would add is that these products also actually RUIN hair long term. Giving up shampoo will be the best decision someone can make for healthy, beautiful hair.)
Yes! They should do the story of shampoo. It is useless, and harmful.
Lulastic Hippyshake so how do you wash your hair without it? I don't understand this no shampoo thing.
I stopped using shampoo too.
Agreee
In the video (around 2:40 min), it mentions being tested for toxicity levels for things like lead, mercury etc., can you let me know where you would get tested for something like that and how it works? Thanks.
+Pamela Stewart I would imagine you'd be able to do it in a hospital although you'd probably need a referral from your doctor unless of course you were in the hospital and sick and they request it for you.
It's a great video.
We people don't even realize that our health is effected by the choices we made. Health comes first so always prefer environment friendly products...and do remember natural always doesn't means safe.
It is written as release so it is it. The other was a noises and hisses and sign off pitches. It simply equates to get off.
Governments will only act if consumers demand they act. But the vast majority doesn't wanna know ( blissful ignorance ) or even care. Like someone said ( i have the right to get lung cancer - so don't preach to me )
What a great video to inform the public in a very simple way! Congrats!!!!
Always great to watch - thanks for uploading - very important for everyone...
I joined the No-Poo movement a couple of years ago and I wish I didn't stop. The first month was disgusting, I'll admit. But after my hair restored and I went back to regular shampoo my hair is damaged.
Now I have to start over and my makeup is used and gone. My beauty supplies: Soap, eggs, baking soda, vinegar, and lip gloss.
It's actually ironic that she says that her dry shampoo contains sodium laureth sulfate, that's the thing shampoos and other products like some toothpastes and showergel, makes it foamy. But dry shampoo doesn't need this.
important video - important message but I do get to choose now the internet is here - thousands of people are now buying chemical free bathroom products and because of this changes in production are occurring in factories and healthy products are appearing in supermarkets - consumer power
chemical free anything doesn't exist.
+blargh blou but chemicals safe products exist!
yes they do
This is perfect thank you for putting it together x
I agree with the beginning of the video. So true.
What was your emotional response to the video? What information presented was based on factual information?
what's the number one shampoo then?
No one knows... OwO
Multani mitti
Thank you for this message!
This video is so good! Thank you so much for chemical knowledge!
The last time I used haircolor was March 2015. I was coloring my hair every week and a half just to keep the roots covered... it was pure insanity. I am so much happier, my hair is MUCH healthier and I have saved a ton of money not being a slave to color. :)
um, hair color was always known to be damaging. Its just that damaged air doesn't kill you and the prefer the color.
Right on. The same thing also goes for our food and finally labelling products that have GMOs.
wow I can't believe this video has past 12 years and I just saw it... this has a lot of facts and recommendations for THE PEOPLE and has not been viral
I like this video because it raises the awareness of what we should or should not be using.
And let's not forget these companies test on animals.
you prefer them to be tested on humans?
MrGeRGYO
Do your research before you comment. There is no reason for COSMETICS to be tested on animals OR humans. The EU has already banned cosmetic animals testing. The US is considering doing the same. And China may be following as well, even though they are the worst animal rights violaters on the planet. Innoxa which was founded in 1928 has NEVER tested on animals and is still around and many more cosmetic houses including TARTE, BH Cosmetics, Paul Mitchel, The Body Shop and a myriad of others. The worst offender is L'Oreal and its affiliated brands, like Lancome, Yves St Laurent, Armani, Biotherm Kielhs, Maybelline all test on animals. So unless you are a "speciesist" and when you submit a comment make sure you are informed first on the NEED for COSMETIC animal testing before posting an imbecilic statement.
f you think those animals wouldnt do the same to us if they could? you should stop caring about lower life forms(especially those deemed to be "least concern" like rats ect) and care about human problems
Sia Steffen
probably older than you. thats how nature works
Sia Steffen
Totally agree with you.. Just because animals don't have a voice does not mean we can be cruel to them for our own advantage. If someone thinks that animals are lower life forms then they are oblivious to the significant impact it has on evolution and human life forms. Without bees for instance we could not survive. So in this in mind, we should respect all living beings with love and acceptance.
"Since when is oil an urb?"
Lol, urb.
HERB, is basically another word for plant.
Great video! Thank you for the information! I'm off to watch your other videos.
Thank you for this message 😊
that reminds me, I need to stop into Sephora.
This should have more views!!!!
Truly amazing video!! So glad you created it.
freshness of the skin is the key to self-confidence. choose products that have been trusted.
beeswax + olive oil + propolis the best moisturizer homemade
how do you blend them? because beeswax is not an emulsifier
@@lucaswolfson8849 you melt it.
@@user-iv8us4es7f that does not turn beeswax into an emulsifier
@@lucaswolfson8849 never said it did. Making your own homemade lotions needs to have beeswax. The more beeswax, the thicker and harder the product is. Less, makes it thinner.
@@user-iv8us4es7f I do understand the concept, but what makes you think that plastering the skin in occlusive only ingredient, without humectant, and essentially water is healthy? Human NMF is a water in oil emulsion?
Its funny how they talk about how cosmetics are toxic when also the presenter is full of makeup
Great Job Annie. Keep it up!
Thanks~
Wow, Thank you so much for sharing this. I am sharing it with everyone that I can reach.
:( My life is screwed :(
What does she expect us to use then?
products available on her website
I love this video. So succinct, accurate and factual. Well done.
Amazing channel! Thank you for mentioning always those guys who are voted to protect our rights but instead of that they work for big corporations! I try to change my consumerist habits but it's not enough to see a progress generally.
I really have some tips for you
Quit using make up 2 and a half weeks ago. I'm beautiful. I also avoid products that contain SLS or similar substances. I'll make my own beauty products,nature only! Nature takes care of us
you are dealing with a big monster, watch your backs.
+Kable if this get more than 100,000,000 million views.
i do recommend her to watch her back.
CHILL we ppl.are more powerful than big company...but we are quite..lazy just sit on chair and use phone.In other hand we can change the world
Besides advocating for change of laws regarding using toxic chemicals in our products, we as a consumer can also opt to buy from businesses that make natural products such as Calia Shampoo, Honest Beauty by Jessica Alba, 100% Pure. Because when we buy these safer options, we create more demand for such products and less demand for toxic big brand names like P&G etc. We, as a consumer, potential buyer have the POWER to change the industry. We just need to educate more people and spread the word! :)))
Absolutely. I agree 100% our power to effect change is in how we vote with our dollars. Unfortunately, we clearly need more education, because these brands you mention aren't even 100% clean- they are still utilizing toxic ingredients and marketing themselves as safe. It's frustrating! I spend my time educing on ingredients for this exact reason.
Amazing video! Thank you for this!
This video is not scientific. So frustrating to hear random people freak out and singularly exclaim that some chemical is """"Linked"""" to cancer. With no discussion of in what context a chemical is carcinogenic, no explanation of at what ratio of PPM does this chemical become dangerous, and no explanation of the purposes for things beyond causing cancer. This is seriously lowest common denominator reporting. I loved the video on Bottled Water, but can't deal with conspiracy theories about Chemical X is linked to cancer even though it has a million industrial uses and only is cancerous if you directly consume 6,000,000 grams per day. Who do you think is developing these chemicals? Scientists. This is not accomplishing anything beyond scare tactics, which you have railed against in other videos.
+Tom Rebman omg thank you, finally someone who isn't brainwashed by this vid
+Tom Rebman I was just about to type something very similar. Thank you
Isn't the point that why should we even need those chemicals in our products to begin with? It shouldn't be a discussion of how much is safe... why would we risk it? And if they do want to use those chemicals, why not put a warning label on the bottle, saying don't use 6,000,000 grams of this a day because at that point it could be harmful?
+Tom Rebman pity u
+Tom Reman If people knew anything about science they'd know that organic means carbon based
Enough with more regulations - let's be educated consumers AND STOP BUYING THIS CRAP!
I agree, the FDA is in on it ! so as the Government.
Agreed. Consumer action will work a lot faster than government action.
When all is said and done, more is said than done.
Guys I love this video it’s coool and crazy reminds of when I was genuinely happy and had a reason to wake up in the morning nowadays my life is meaningless I have no reason to go on all I do all day is watch this video and memorise it this video is cause of my happiness and demises goodbye everyone hope to see you again in another life where I have a meaning.
I think we have many more options in natural products since this video was made (great job BTW). We can really vote with our $ - where we choose to spend it! Buy from makers, producers, farmers whenever possible.
I can use skin whitening cream all I want, no need to shame those who use it. Not all users of it do it out if pressure or a "standard", most of us in europe choose to use them on our own to better reflect our own chosen beauty norms. I naturally was drawn to super pale skin since I was a child and desired it since. Also korean style whitening creams aren't as outdated and harmful as, say, American or Phillipines skin bleach. Smh...
This video is presenting information the same way P&G advertise their products, out of context and lack of details which is very misleading. They are not telling the whole stories here. They are not providing the data here. Yes, some ingredients may cause cancer in rats when they are fed at a almost 100% concentration, but they don't cause cancers in rats when they are fed at the concentration in your cosmetics which is much smaller, and I sure hope you are not eating your makeup. Feeding rats 20% milk protein gives them tumor and feeding them 5% milk proteins turns the tumor off. Also do you know bananas are radio active, whaaaa? See how this information albeit correct can be very misleading? Learn how to read the ingredient list. Then you will be the boss of your bathroom counter.
Products applied to the skin are absorbed into the bloodstream within 26 seconds... www.avaandersonnontoxic.com
Each individual product might have a low dose of each harmful chemical, but when you combine that with all the other products people use daily that also contain harmful chemicals, it adds up.
Also, no, people are not eating their makeup. But in the case of lipstick, you're licking a little bit of it off every time you lick your lips.
extremely great presentation.........god bless you
2:09 "Good *luck* airlines" Clever.
this is highly incorrect. everyone watching should be asking for the statistics that this lady is claiming. always take opinions, especially online, with a grain of salt.
What are the errors?
Jerry Jacques Can't be bothered retyping so just copying and pasting my comment.
These so-called carcinogenic, neurotoxic and and reproductive toxic "chemicals" are not at all what they are being portrayed in this video. As a reproductive biologist, these "toxins" or "chemicals" are applied directly to cells under conditions very different to applying them to your hair, face or skin. This goes the same for all cells that are examined including other gametes, brain cells and body cells. If there were longitudinal studies examining the carcinogenic effect of these so-called "toxic" cosmetics they would result in no significant carcinogenic, neurotoxic, or reproduction problems.
Even though it's internet and we can't trust what we see online bla bla bla, this woman IS fighting for good things. Go write negative comments elsewhere.. on video of people that aren't trying to change the world in a good way.
Brianna Coulter thanks for your input :).
Always a grain of salt! But if you look at the ingredients in, for example your deodorant or shampoo, you'll find that it's true + doing some research and get different sources.
This video has a lot of misinformation.
There is no as important as awareness
GREAT VIDEO
I hope that day by day people think more about our sick society, really change it by changing our vision of things and our actions
important video concerning chemicals we used frequently and it dangerous effect on our health
I Will share it on my website to inform others about the deleterious effect of such chemicals
Thanks for thr info. Now gives us suggestion on what products to buy instead.
I loved your video. Can you tell what software did you used? Please!
I like this video, and the big ideas and points made. In my sustainability classes we watch a lot of these videos, so thanks for all your work. However, I disagree with your statement that the words "natural" or "organic" don't mean much on cosmetic labels. And your point that consumers don't make a lot of change in the market, only big businesses and government does. I think that creates a mindset that can spread and make a lot of people feel hopeless or make them think that if they give up on trying to purchase the "right" products, that it won't matter. In fact, consumers have a major impact on markets and the more we buy and lobby for products that are truly organic and natural - and we can tell by using (the amazing) EWG's Skin Deep website to learn more about our products and see how they score. I hope that in the future you consider the great impact consumers can have, and the way that the videos and ideas affect mindsets.
I love it. Thanks for sharing excellent information related to cosmetic products. We have to choice a safe and healthy personal care products.
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The imagery with the industry safety committee was great. They just walk into the booth and lift the bar up themselves. wow.
This is well done, and it looks like she put out others. On this subject, she should dig a little deeper and see where the cosmetic companies dump their waste, or check to see if their processes in obtaining the toxic ingredients are safe, etc. Let's not stop at looking at just the product, look at the while company and their practices.
This GREAT...I will be sharing this on my blog "Its A Twin Thang" later this week!!! THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!