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Could your skincare regime be endangering sharks further?

Could your skincare regime be endangering sharks further?

One ingredient in popular skincare items is regularly sourced from endangered, deep ocean dwellers. Shark fin soup has racked up serious blame for the depletion of shark populations around the world. But even if you aren’t eating sharks, there’s still a possibility that your daily habits are contributing to the great endangerment of the species. Inside the liver of sharks is a sought-after oil called squalene. Known for its hydrating and...

By London, UK
Relaxed attitudes towards cosmetic procedures are dangerous

Relaxed attitudes towards cosmetic procedures are dangerous

Cosmetic surgeries have become commonplace in our society, but even non-evasive procedures are never without risk. What can we learn about self-acceptance from one top model’s botched experience? The year is 2021, and you’d be hard pressed to find a celebrity who hasn’t undergone a nose job, brow lift, or sculpted their face with derma filler even slightly. In terms of body modification, female rappers and others in the spotlight have...

By London, UK
Why the beauty industry should be selling rejected products

Why the beauty industry should be selling rejected products

To save our planet, the environmentally damaging industry would do well to follow in sustainable fashion’s footsteps and begin turning unwanted off cuts into a zero-waste solution. In 2021, the negative connotations once linked to pre-owned fashion are no more. During a time in which the threat of climate change is impossible to ignore, second-hand shopping is all the rage and many of us take immense pleasure in scouring thrift...

By London, UK
How Gen Z is pushing beauty to be more diverse and accepting

How Gen Z is pushing beauty to be more diverse and accepting

Leaning into a natural skin aesthetic while still leaving room for makeup experimentation, Gen Z is changing the way we approach beauty products. We already know that Gen Z is the driving force of pushing boundaries, both in terms of social change and creating new trends. This is especially evident in the beauty industry, which has had to adapt itself to earn the respect and trust of younger consumers. A core ethos...

By London, UK