A twice-weekly sharing of eco-shwag.
Today’s giveway’s a copy of “Not Just a Pretty Face: The Ugly Side of the Beauty Industry,” a new book by Stacy Malkan, cofounder of the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics.
“Not Just a Pretty Face” can get scary at times, but it’s also an encouraging and empowering story — in which most of the heroes are women! I reviewed it here.
Want it? Tell me what in the review made you want to read the book in the comments by Sunday to get into the drawing, which’ll happen Monday. US addresses only.
i’ve been hearing about this book for a while, and would Love to read it. The typeface, the symbolism, and the review just does it for me. I’ve been against makeup for a long time, and married a woman that is right on board with me. This book just looks to confirm what i previously thought about the industry…but i haven’t read it yet…so maybe it will shed more light.
Comment by sir jorge — June 6, 2008 @ 9:23 am
So what are you saying — I should wipe off my manscara?
Comment by Scott Gross — June 6, 2008 @ 10:39 am
This review changed my whole mind on cheap makeup and to check the ingredients in makeup. I recently was usin a anti wrinkle cream that gave me headaches at night. Now it all makes since!
You opened my eyes!
Comment by Carla Pullum — June 6, 2008 @ 11:19 am
TGIF! The idea that we are exposed to carcinogenic chemicals daily that can be much better controlled.
Also, the book offers solutions for a healthier future! Thanks for the chance to win this book!
Cindi
Comment by Cindi — June 6, 2008 @ 2:44 pm
Your review was really chillin. I used t be a bargain fashionista, buying products that were made in sweat shops and tested on animals. Karma aside, this brings the truth to the surface that saving money in the short term does not even begin to excuse the long term effects. Cancer, disease, allergins, chemicals…it is a vicious cycle. Being cheap and stingy really does give you a killer look. I love how real people were brought to light…it makes reality that much more vivid…and lethal!
Thank you Cindi!
Comment by alexa — June 6, 2008 @ 10:38 pm
Please enter me in the contest. There was a terrific interview in Grist with Stacy Malkan.
Your review was excellent and right on! I am uncomfortable with the inclusion of chemicals, formaldehyde, and parabens in the products that my wife uses. I want to give her the book and hope that we can find safer natural/organic cosmetic products that would satisfy her and replace much of what she has been using. Thank you for making this book available to your readers.
Comment by Gill — June 7, 2008 @ 9:08 pm
Carla Pullum is the lucky winner :)
Comment by Siel — June 22, 2008 @ 3:48 pm