The UGLY Truth About Makeup
Summary
TLDRThis video delves into the safety of makeup and personal care products, revealing that the average American woman is exposed to over 126 chemicals daily through her beauty routine. Many of these chemicals are toxic, linked to cancer, infertility, and hormonal disruptions. The cosmetics industry is largely unregulated, with the FDA unable to mandate safety proof before market release. The video contrasts the EU's ban on over 1300 harmful chemicals in cosmetics with the US's mere 11, and advises viewers to seek products with fewer ingredients, avoiding 'fragrance' and other listed harmful chemicals. It also points out that high price does not equate to safety, and encourages consumers to use databases like Skin Deep, Pink Dirty, and Good Guide to make informed choices.
Takeaways
- 💄 The average American woman uses twelve products daily, exposing herself to about 126 unique chemicals.
- 🚫 Many of these chemicals are considered toxic and linked to serious health issues like cancer and infertility.
- 🇺🇸 The FDA does not regulate cosmetics, cannot require safety proof before market, and cannot recall dangerous products.
- 🌍 Over 10,000 chemicals are used in cosmetics, including industrial chemicals used for non-cosmetic purposes.
- 🇪🇺 The European Union has banned over 1300 dangerous chemicals from cosmetics, while the US has banned only eleven.
- 💸 Expensive makeup brands are not necessarily safer; price does not equate to safety.
- 🔍 Look for products with fewer ingredients and avoid those containing 'fragrance', which can hide many unsafe chemicals.
- ⚠️ Specific harmful ingredients to watch out for include heavy metals, formaldehyde, parabens, and asbestos.
- 💡 Resources like Skin Deep, Pink Dirty, and Good Guide can help consumers find health ratings for cosmetic products.
- 🛡️ Without more regulation, choosing safe cosmetics may remain a challenge, relying on consumer vigilance and guesswork.
Q & A
How many unique chemicals does the average American woman expose herself to daily through makeup products?
-The average American woman exposes herself to about 126 unique chemicals daily through makeup products.
What health issues have some of the chemicals in makeup products been linked to?
-Some chemicals in makeup products have been linked to cancer, infertility, birth defects, and hormonal disruptions.
What is the role of the FDA in regulating the safety of cosmetics in the US?
-The FDA cannot require cosmetics companies to prove a product is safe before it goes to market, nor can it recall a product once it's found to be dangerous for consumers; it's up to the company to do so.
How does the European Union's regulation of cosmetics compare to that of the US?
-The European Union has banned more than 1300 dangerous chemicals from cosmetics and personal care products, whereas the US has only banned eleven.
Is there a correlation between the price of a makeup product and its safety?
-No, there is no necessary correlation between the price of a makeup product and its safety. Expensive products are not inherently safer than cheaper ones.
What advice is given for consumers to avoid harmful chemicals in makeup products?
-Consumers should look for labels with fewer ingredients and stay away from products containing the word 'fragrance', which can hide dozens of unsafe toxic chemicals.
Which harmful chemicals are mentioned in the script that can be found in specific makeup products?
-Foundation can contain heavy metals like arsenic and titanium, eyeshadow can contain formaldehyde and mineral oils, eyeliner can contain heavy metals like lead and arsenic, blush can contain parabens and talc, mascara can contain formaldehyde and dyes like carbon black, and lipstick can contain lead and preservatives like DHA.
What are some databases where consumers can search for the health ratings of cosmetics products?
-Consumers can search for the health ratings of products on databases like Skin Deep, Pink Dirty, and Good Guide.com.
Are harmful chemicals only found in makeup products, or can they also be present in other personal care products?
-Harmful chemicals can be found not only in makeup products but also in other body products like lotions and shampoos.
What is the main challenge consumers face when trying to choose safe and healthy cosmetics products according to the script?
-The main challenge is that choosing safe and healthy cosmetics products may continue to be a guessing game unless there is more regulation of the cosmetics industry.
Outlines
💄 The Hidden Dangers of Makeup
This paragraph discusses the safety concerns of makeup and personal care products. The speaker, a woman who frequently wears makeup, investigates the chemicals in these products and discovers that the average American woman is exposed to about 126 unique chemicals daily through the use of cosmetics. Many of these chemicals are toxic and have been linked to serious health issues such as cancer, infertility, and birth defects. The cosmetics industry is largely unregulated, with the FDA unable to require safety proof before products hit the market or to recall dangerous products. The European Union has banned over 1300 chemicals from cosmetics, while the US has only banned eleven. The paragraph emphasizes the importance of consumer awareness and the need for more regulation in the industry.
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Keywords
💡Makeup
💡Toxic Chemicals
💡FDA Regulation
💡European Union
💡Heavy Metals
💡Formaldehyde
💡Parabens
💡Talc
💡Lead
💡DHA
💡Consumer Awareness
Highlights
The average American woman uses twelve products daily, exposing herself to about 126 unique chemicals.
Many cosmetics contain chemicals linked to cancer, infertility, and birth defects.
The FDA does not regulate cosmetics, cannot require safety proof before market, and cannot recall dangerous products.
Over 10,000 industrial chemicals are used in cosmetics and personal care products.
The European Union has banned over 1300 dangerous chemicals from cosmetics, while the US has only banned eleven.
Expensive cosmetics are not necessarily safer than drugstore options.
Labels with fewer ingredients and avoidance of 'fragrance' are recommended for safer products.
Foundations may contain heavy metals like arsenic and titanium, which can cause cancer when inhaled.
Eyeshadows can contain formaldehyde and mineral oils derived from crude oil.
Eyeliner may contain heavy metals like lead and arsenic linked to cancer and reproductive harm.
Blush can contain hormone-disrupting parabens and talc, which may contain asbestos.
Mascara can contain formaldehyde and dyes like carbon black, which are linked to cancer.
Up to 3/4 of lipsticks tested by the FDA contained lead, and many contain preservatives linked to cancer and reproductive harm.
Harmful chemicals are not only in makeup but also in body products like lotions and shampoos.
Consumers can search for health ratings of products on databases like Skin Deep, Pink Dirty, and Good Guide.
Demanding more regulation of the cosmetics industry is crucial for ensuring product safety.
Transcripts
[Music]
okay guys so like a lot of women I wear
makeup most days but especially on the
days where I have to film for work so it
got me thinking while I'm getting my
makeup done what exactly am I putting on
my face and how safe is it I decided to
do a bit of research it turns out that
the average American woman uses twelve
products every day exposing herself to
about a hundred and twenty six unique
chemicals many women use even more than
that and a lot of those chemicals are
considered toxic they've been linked to
cancer infertility birth defects they
can even mess with your hormones but the
industry is largely unregulated by the
FDA which cannot require cosmetics
companies to prove a product is safe
before it goes to market it also can't
recall a product once it's found to be
dangerous for consumers it's up to the
company to do that so why are these
products even allowed to be sold to us
there are over 10,000 chemicals used to
formulate cosmetics and personal care
products and these are industrial
chemicals that we're talking about I
mean the same chemicals that are used to
grease gears or sterilized surgical
equipment or stabilized plastics are
used in your everyday makeup and
personal care products Jenna told me
that while the European Union has banned
more than 1300 dangerous chemicals from
their cosmetics and personal care
products the US has only banned eleven
you know oftentimes people opt for the
more expensive lines like Chanel or
Kevin a kwon over drugstore options
thinking perhaps maybe they're better
and by virtue of being better maybe
safer is that necessarily the case no no
I mean it really isn't it's so
counterintuitive in that regard just
because you're buying a more expensive
product it doesn't mean that it's safer
look for labels that that have fewer
ingredients stay away from the word
fragrance and a product that simple word
fragrance can hide
dozens and dozens of unsafe toxic
chemicals
Genet also told me about a handful of
other chemicals I should be wary of
foundation can contain heavy metals like
arsenic and titanium
which can cause cancer when it's inhaled
eyeshadow can contain formaldehyde and
mineral oils that are derived from crude
oil eyeliner can contain heavy metals
like lead and arsenic that are linked to
cancer and reproductive harm blush can
contain parabens that mess with your
hormones and talc which can have
asbestos mascara can contain
formaldehyde and dyes like carbon black
also cause cancer and up to 3/4 of
lipstick tested by the FDA contained
lead many also contain preservatives
like DHA which is linked to cancer and
reproductive harm and that's only makeup
harmful chemicals can be found in all
sorts of body products like lotions and
shampoos too
it's a lot to take in thankfully
consumers can search for the health
ratings of tons of products on databases
like skin deep pink dirty and good
guide.com
but unless we demand more regulation of
the cosmetics industry choosing safe and
healthy products may continue to be a
guessing game
[Music]
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