Nope, just a background in journalism so research interests me and my articles are sourced below. I get your sentiment though, but there’s lots of brands on the market absent of the “potential” so if that makes more people comfortable buying then why not. Just gotta do what’s best for you!
No, this is crunchy granola bullshit based on skimming a website with a vested interest in fanning fear about “chemicals”, a YouTube crank fear monger with a course to shill, a New York Times article, and generic articles on ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane. Guess what, bananas are potentially carcinogenic because they are radioactive (I’m not making this up). Or air travel is potentially carcinogenic because it exposes you to x-rays during security and cosmic rays during flight.
Hi! I still believe these topics are important, especially when it comes to nanotechnology. Because the biggest problems with nano isn’t the possible risks we already know, it’s all the risks that we don’t know. Because it isn’t researched enough, and it hasn’t been around long enough and yet companies use it excessively. It would be a lot more ethical if they were forced to invest into research of these chemicals if they want to use it in their products.
Yes actually! I’m really excited you asked. I did my presentation in German so my translation may be bad. Nanotechnology is the branch which works on creating and using nanoparticles (nano coming from the Greek word for dwarf). There are naturally occurring nanoparticles (which is why lotus leaves are hydrophobic) and two ways in which we create our own nano- nanocapsules vs nanospheres. Big Brands like NIVEAU, Garnier or Lavera use nano, for example in sunscreen (to make it more transparent and liquidy) or in tooth paste (to make it whiter). There are studies suggesting that nano can change the DNA since it’s small enough to reach it- the worst thing: there is no (found) human control group to truly understand the possible outcomes. Everyone already has nanoparticles in their body.
I hope this could help, if you have any questions or need sources just lmk :D
i’ve never tried her line but hailey & her team do know how to market—rhode’s marketing is top tier. i get how people will “glaze” over the ingredients.
i think it’s sad that we don’t educate ourselves into what we let have contact with our organism, but more than that that when we trust a brand (and a celebrity in this case) with their transparency we still need to check our back and take a deeper dive into the information they are giving us to actually realize if they are doing what they state. i love to take care of my skin, specially as someone who has dermatitis, so articles like yours are always helpful. 🤍 never bought a rhode product though but i’ve always been tempted with their amazing marketing.
If you’re looking for transparent brands, Live Frankly is an incredible directory of genuinely good brands. Each brand has to go through interviews and a rigorous ethical standards review before they’re added to the site. It takes the guesswork out if you’re trying to make more ethical choices. ❤️ www.livefrankly.co.uk
This is so crazy, I recently held a presentation on titandioxide in cosmetics. It’s also often used in sunscreen and used as white color in toothbrush pastes
Loved this article! Totally agree that Rhode has mastered cult marketing in the past couple of years and you’re so right that a lot of brands have tapped into people’s want for transparency without necessarily following through. A really informative read and love the graphics too 🫶🏼
ahah the irony is that I'm in brand and marketing myself, so I love the consumer psychology behind viral marketing like Rhode. But also sick of seeing SO many celeb cosmetic brands pop up with tones of capital thats pumped into the marketing, but no real thought thats gone into the product.
I love love love articles like this! Thank you for the amazing research work you did on this! I’ve been reading into the ingredients myself for every piece of skincare I purchase and my friends think I’m going too far, I’ll show them this post next time lol
Aw yay I’m glad! I think it’s good to thoroughly looking into what we’re buying, especially when it comes to what we put on on our skin. It’s not about fearing such products (like as I mentioned, reputable brands go through rigorous testing etc)- but if there’s also research showing there may be risk with certain ingredients, I personally think it’s worth finding alternatives (which there are lots!) absent of these. Everyone’s just got to do what feels right for them!
Do you have any training in chemistry and statistics or are you just parroting Wikipedia? Everything has the “potential” to cause cancer.
Nope, just a background in journalism so research interests me and my articles are sourced below. I get your sentiment though, but there’s lots of brands on the market absent of the “potential” so if that makes more people comfortable buying then why not. Just gotta do what’s best for you!
No, this is crunchy granola bullshit based on skimming a website with a vested interest in fanning fear about “chemicals”, a YouTube crank fear monger with a course to shill, a New York Times article, and generic articles on ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane. Guess what, bananas are potentially carcinogenic because they are radioactive (I’m not making this up). Or air travel is potentially carcinogenic because it exposes you to x-rays during security and cosmic rays during flight.
Hi! I still believe these topics are important, especially when it comes to nanotechnology. Because the biggest problems with nano isn’t the possible risks we already know, it’s all the risks that we don’t know. Because it isn’t researched enough, and it hasn’t been around long enough and yet companies use it excessively. It would be a lot more ethical if they were forced to invest into research of these chemicals if they want to use it in their products.
Do you have any training in material science? Can you even define “nanotechnology”? Can you name one beauty product containing actual nanotechnology?
Yes actually! I’m really excited you asked. I did my presentation in German so my translation may be bad. Nanotechnology is the branch which works on creating and using nanoparticles (nano coming from the Greek word for dwarf). There are naturally occurring nanoparticles (which is why lotus leaves are hydrophobic) and two ways in which we create our own nano- nanocapsules vs nanospheres. Big Brands like NIVEAU, Garnier or Lavera use nano, for example in sunscreen (to make it more transparent and liquidy) or in tooth paste (to make it whiter). There are studies suggesting that nano can change the DNA since it’s small enough to reach it- the worst thing: there is no (found) human control group to truly understand the possible outcomes. Everyone already has nanoparticles in their body.
I hope this could help, if you have any questions or need sources just lmk :D
This reads like the it was put together from a perfunctory google search.
i’ve never tried her line but hailey & her team do know how to market—rhode’s marketing is top tier. i get how people will “glaze” over the ingredients.
omg do more brands! Glossier or tower 28 next! Loved this
Just posted one on Glossier! <3
i think it’s sad that we don’t educate ourselves into what we let have contact with our organism, but more than that that when we trust a brand (and a celebrity in this case) with their transparency we still need to check our back and take a deeper dive into the information they are giving us to actually realize if they are doing what they state. i love to take care of my skin, specially as someone who has dermatitis, so articles like yours are always helpful. 🤍 never bought a rhode product though but i’ve always been tempted with their amazing marketing.
This was SO good!!! I sent it to my friend who writes blog articles about hormone disrupting products like microplastics and stuff
Means a lot! Thanks for reading! 🫶🏻
Hii. Is your friend on Substack and if not, where can I find those articles?
I keep telling him to make a Substack!! But right now he has his own website it’s called noplasticnoproblem.com
Hahah. Thanks!
Such an impressive deep dive. Thank you!
Love this article, the deep dive is impressive af!
That said, I will never stop reminding people that Glazed Donut Skin is a phrase coined by the Black esthetician/influencer Tiara Willis.
Thank you for reading and raising awareness of this!! ❤️
If you’re looking for transparent brands, Live Frankly is an incredible directory of genuinely good brands. Each brand has to go through interviews and a rigorous ethical standards review before they’re added to the site. It takes the guesswork out if you’re trying to make more ethical choices. ❤️ www.livefrankly.co.uk
This is so crazy, I recently held a presentation on titandioxide in cosmetics. It’s also often used in sunscreen and used as white color in toothbrush pastes
now THIS is what the girls need. Keep doing them!
Loved this article! Totally agree that Rhode has mastered cult marketing in the past couple of years and you’re so right that a lot of brands have tapped into people’s want for transparency without necessarily following through. A really informative read and love the graphics too 🫶🏼
You’re a marketeers worst nightmare and I love it (as a beauty product developer who appreciates authenticity)
ahah the irony is that I'm in brand and marketing myself, so I love the consumer psychology behind viral marketing like Rhode. But also sick of seeing SO many celeb cosmetic brands pop up with tones of capital thats pumped into the marketing, but no real thought thats gone into the product.
I was given a pocket blush for Christmas and I have loved it but you can bet your ass I won’t be using it ever again after reading this. 🙃
i mean i understand what you’re saying but i love rhode and will die on that hill
The marketing is elite so I getttt it!
A lot of makeup goes into our body through lips. We basically eat it.
I love love love articles like this! Thank you for the amazing research work you did on this! I’ve been reading into the ingredients myself for every piece of skincare I purchase and my friends think I’m going too far, I’ll show them this post next time lol
Aw yay I’m glad! I think it’s good to thoroughly looking into what we’re buying, especially when it comes to what we put on on our skin. It’s not about fearing such products (like as I mentioned, reputable brands go through rigorous testing etc)- but if there’s also research showing there may be risk with certain ingredients, I personally think it’s worth finding alternatives (which there are lots!) absent of these. Everyone’s just got to do what feels right for them!