Why the Beauty Industry Sucks: Packaging, Marketing, and Supply Chain Solutions (Part Two)

Now, That's What I Call Green.

10/27/24 • 20 min

Welcome to part 2 of my mini-series on the beauty industry.

In the last episode, we discussed all the issues with the beauty industry, and I’ll be honest, it wasn’t super cheerful. So, for this episode, we're changing things up and exploring the various solutions currently available to the problems we previously mentioned.

In this episode, I share:

What circular beauty is and whether it helps reduce waste
The core problem with refillable options for beauty products
How biodegradable packaging works
The one issue that could hinder the effectiveness of biodegradable packaging
Why mono material packaging could help with waste management
Why solid beauty products are one of the best ways to solve the waste problem
How microbial fermentation could help combat the palm oil issue
The pros and cons of synthetic mica
How you can determine if a company is ethical by the availability of their supply chain information
The movement towards waterless beauty and its potential benefits
The most significant way to reduce the environmental impact of beauty products
The different types of transparency a company can offer
How to consider the life cycle of a product

Key Quotes

"Chemicals are not the enemy; you are made of chemicals... so remember that the next time someone tries to sell you something that is 'chemical-free.'"

"If you don’t see any information about a product's supply chain, that’s kind of a red flag."

"Overconsumption is the single biggest issue in the beauty industry."

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10/27/24 • 20 min