'The Story of Cosmetics' is a Simple Animation Asking for Change
Tiana Reid — July 21, 2010 — Eco
References: storyofstuff.org & treehugger
'The Story of Cosmetics' is a simple, animated video that shows the truth about your daily cosmetic products. Much like the Annie Leonard-hosted 'Story of Bottled Water,' 'The Story of Cosmetics' will be an eye-opener for some.
Men: if you think this doesn't apply to you, think again. Cosmetics include everything from lip balm to shampoo and soap -- many of which contain toxic chemicals that are damaging to both human health and the environment. The end goal of this 'The Story of Stuff Project' is for viewers to call on legislators to guarantee the safety of our personal care products.
Men: if you think this doesn't apply to you, think again. Cosmetics include everything from lip balm to shampoo and soap -- many of which contain toxic chemicals that are damaging to both human health and the environment. The end goal of this 'The Story of Stuff Project' is for viewers to call on legislators to guarantee the safety of our personal care products.
Trend Themes
1. Clean Beauty - The trend towards more organic and botanic personal care products could disrupt the cosmetics industry.
2. Sustainability - Consumers are becoming more aware of the impact of their personal care product consumption on the environment, which could drive innovation in packaging and production methods.
3. Education - As more people become aware of the harmful chemicals in personal care products, there may be a shift towards educating consumers on ingredients and product safety.
Industry Implications
1. Beauty - The cosmetics industry may need to shift towards more sustainable and clean beauty products.
2. Health and Wellness - As consumers become more aware of the impact of toxic chemicals on their health, there may be a trend towards more natural and holistic personal care solutions.
3. Education and Advocacy - There may be an opportunity for new businesses to emerge that focus on educating consumers about ingredients and advocating for safer personal care products.
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