Not So Pretty

The only thing that I can say that was positive is that it is important to change laws to be safe...but that goes for EVERYTHING. About this video... FIRST, it is very important that ALL PEOPLE discover that some hair care, skin care, and nail care ingredients are toxic! And NOT just because a certain racial group used a certain product out of CHOICE. There was no mention of being tied down. I too have used those products...ALWAYS OUT OF CHOICE. I have wavy hair, got a perm, hated it, then used relaxer to fix it again. SECOND, I am so sick and tired of the false narrative that focuses on hatred of one group because of skin color. The same woman who whined about race also straightened her hair. Hypocrisy! HBO should be ashamed! If one group is targeted then ALL are targeted, because what goes around comes around. FINALLY, as I recall from the documentary, Tippi Hedren was trying to help new residents of the USA make a living, not anything bad, but ALL GOOD! No one at that time knew about or thought about toxicity of much... It's good that we're changing and wanting to be a healthier ONE PEOPLE!

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.

John oliver does a great segment on pfas. Check that out. It's super bad and yeah i like to live how our ancestors did all natural products baby! Chemicals are in everything we use thanks to these companies. If you don't buy it they can't make money! Very informative and great resources to look into. I give this review a 10 because people need to make small changes to make big changes.

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.