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Intellectually embarrassing. Demamogic narrative and lots of false information, all kept in the narrative of fear. First of all, it's the dose that makes poison. The series names ingredients that supposed to be dangerous, though they are approved by FDA as well as the EU up to a certain concentration. They name i.e.: titanium dioxide, methylene glycol or parabens. Production from 2022 repeating the myths from the beginning of the century.

There are certainly companies that cover some nasty actions and there are definitely evil companies out there, but the way information is communicated in the series is wildly ignorant.

Another pseudo-documentary to instigate fear and distrust of institutions and rules. They don't mention any serious and scientific study about what they're claiming, only some personal stories and a lot of fear inducing phrases.

"Not So Pretty" (single season, 4 eps, 30-min, HBOmax) is an eye-opening takedown of the cosmetics industry's lack of regard for the public's health. Each episode takes down one or more companies in the makeup, nail, skin, and hair products areas. Their products are responsible for illnesses and/or conditions that can lead to death and Congress refuses to enable the FDA to advocate for consumers since they're in the pockets of, well frankly, all industries including the cosmetics industry.

This shows you knowledge it is up to us how we use it and make a change for the better. The more we know about our daily products the better. This show is great to inform the masses of problems out there.

This falls into the correlation/causation trap.

Anecdotal stories are not evidence. If you believe everything on the shelf is safe, you're horribly naive. Most things are made in China or somewhere else with fewer regulations than the US. It's a major reason corporations moved manufacturing overseas (and to get cheap labor).

So everything in moderation is a good rule of thunb.