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The Hidden Costs of Beauty Webinar

February 3, 2025 | Virtual

Join us for a powerful and transformative webinar that exposes the hidden health risks of toxic beauty products, particularly their disproportionate impact on women of color.

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Beauty Products and Environmental Justice: Why Safer Alternatives Matter

December 21, 2024 | By X Braithwaite and Molly Cleary

The intersection of environmental justice and the beauty industry underscores the urgent need for systemic change. From stricter regulations on toxic chemicals to more sustainable non-toxic packaging practices, the path forward requires collaboration between policymakers, communities, and advocates.

Cleanwashing in Beauty: How Perceptions of Harm Drive Safer Choices in Hair Products

December 18, 2024 | By X Braithwaite

As the beauty industry continues to thrive, consumers are paying closer attention to the chemicals in personal care products (PCPs). A Prosper Insights & Analytics survey revealed that 13.8% of U.S. adults consider ingredients when purchasing skincare and cosmetics. This growing awareness has driven demand for safer, cleaner alternatives.

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Beauty Justice: Unequal Exposure and the Path Forward

December 16, 2024 | By X Braithwaite

Chemicals such as parabens, phthalates, and benzophenone are commonly used in these products as preservatives, color enhancers, and fragrance additives. The pervasive use of these harmful substances can raise serious concerns, particularly regarding their disproportionate impact on marginalized communities.

The Tea on Toxic Beauty: Disproportionate Impacts of Toxic Chemicals in Beauty Products on Women of Color

November 4, 2024 | By X Braithwaite

In a world where beauty standards often dictate self-worth, it’s time to shed light on the hidden dangers lurking in personal care products, particularly for women of color.

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The Hidden Costs of Beauty Webinar

Beauty Products and Environmental Justice: Why Safer Alternatives Matter

Cleanwashing in Beauty: How Perceptions of Harm Drive Safer Choices in Hair Products

Beauty Justice: Unequal Exposure and the Path Forward

The Tea on Toxic Beauty: Disproportionate Impacts of Toxic Chemicals in Beauty Products on Women of Color

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