Do you name your self a skincare junkie?
You would possibly need to assume twice earlier than you slather on that 7-step skincare routine and face masks, earlier than coming out a glass of wine to wind down and go to sleep to.
I’ve been within the magnificence business for some time now, and previously couple of years I’ve had the chance to talk to a number of skincare product formulators in Singapore and Seoul alike about hazards posed to our well being and our bodies by… skincare merchandise.
These formulators had been warning me towards utilizing commercially produced “large identify” skincare merchandise ladened with preservatives and dangerous chemical compounds. It was surprising. I chucked out a big a part of my skincare cupboard. I began studying ingredient lists. I went “clear”. Then, all these suspicions had been confirmed when HBO Max launched its documentary sequence, ”Not So Fairly” in April 2022.
Directed by Amy Ziering and Kirby Dick, “Not So Fairly” is a sequence of 4 documentaries following ladies as they uncover the detrimental well being results of make-up, nail, skincare, and haircare merchandise. Because the sequence launched on HBO Max, TikTok’s magnificence hashtags had been momentarily crammed with ladies sharing their findings and swearing off dangerous merchandise.
Nonetheless, the documentary sequence was by no means made accessible on HBO in Singapore. Right here, are some key takeaways from “Not So Fairly” on how your favorite skincare merchandise could also be quietly harming your well being:
Supply: Her World