Green Beauty? Unmasking the Dark Side of the Cosmetic Industry

Green Beauty? Unmasking the Dark Side of the Cosmetic Industry

*event will be held in English

The cosmetics industry is growing rapidly – but its dark sides often go unnoticed. While there is increasing discussion about fair production in the textile sector, this awareness is largely lacking in the beauty industry. The seminar explores the ecological and social impacts of the beauty sector, such as packaging waste, microplastics, and precarious working conditions. We ask what role Fairtradecertified raw materials like shea butter or honey can play and what fair supply chains might look like. The seminar also addresses the influence of global beauty standards and the question of when ideals become a burden.