Clean Living Made Easy

202 - Fragrance & Mica: Beauty's Ugly Side

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In this episode, we uncover two troubling issues in the beauty industry - the fragrance loophole and unethical mica sourcing.

The Fragrance Loophole

  • Fragrance/parfum listings allow brands to hide hundreds of synthetic chemicals like phthalates, allergens, and even toxins.
  • This loophole exempts fragrances from full disclosure for "trade secret" reasons.
  • But it prevents consumers from knowing what they are really exposed to and causes rising rates of fragrance sensitivities.
  • Look for products transparently labeled as "fragrance free" or brands that voluntarily disclose all fragrance ingredients. Essential oils are also a good option when the full breakdown is provided.

    • Unethical Mica Sourcing

    • About 60% of the world's mica comes from illegal mines in India using child labor.
    • Children as young as 5 work in dangerous conditions for less than $2 a day.
    • Major brands still don't have full traceability over their mica supply chains.
    • Consumers should support responsibly sourced mica from audited suppliers and regulated locations.

      • Recommended Resources:

      • Loopholes in Beauty Ingredient Labeling by Lindsay Dahl
      • Link to Beautycounter's Documentary: Beauty Comes Clean: Mica

        • Want to email a company to ask them about their mica sourcing practices?  Click here & I will send you a suggested script!

        Let me know if you have any other topics you'd like covered related to safe, ethical beauty and cosmetics!

         

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