Are you tired of being bombarded by unrealistic beauty industry standards and wondering if all those beauty products are truly necessary? If so, today’s beauty opinion piece is for you.
Last week, we interviewed Erika Geraerts, founder of “It’s All Fluff.” In the episode, Erika shared her unique perspective on the beauty industry, challenging both consumers and brands to rethink their approach to beauty. If you haven’t yet, we encourage you to listen to this thought-provoking conversation as it could redefine the future of beauty consumption.
In this week’s episode of the Green Beauty Conversations podcast, Lorraine Dallmeier, Chartered Environmentalist, Biologist and CEO of Formula Botanica tackles the age-old question: is beauty merely vanity, or is it genuinely important?
Join Lorraine as she delves deep into the industry’s impact on our self-image and explores why we continue to use cosmetics.
“Beauty can be a form of self-expression and a means to feel good about oneself, but we must question the industry’s motives and our own consumption habits.” — Lorraine Dallmeier
Key takeaways
- Beauty as a social construct: Our beauty standards have evolved. Historical beauty practices, such as plucking hairlines and wearing artificial beauty spots, demonstrate how societal norms shape our perception of beauty.
- The beauty industry’s influence: The beauty industry plays a huge role in promoting overconsumption. Major corporations drive us to believe in the necessity of numerous beauty products or elaborate skincare/haircare routines.
- Beauty’s emotional impact: Beauty products can have a positive impact on individuals. There are many emotional and psychological benefits to skincare and haircare that extend beyond mere appearance.
- Makeup as self-expression: While the beauty industry often tells us makeup is a necessity, it’s not. However, makeup can be a powerful tool for self-expression.
- Contrast between legal definition vs. reality: Currently, the legal definitions of cosmetics focus on beautification rather than health benefits. This creates a gap between regulatory language and consumer experience.
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Lorraine Dallmeier is a Biologist, Chartered Environmentalist and the CEO of Formula Botanica, the award-winning online organic cosmetic science school. Read more about Lorraine and the Formula Botanica Team.
