Not Just a Pretty Face by Stacy Malkan Summary
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Discover the toxic truth behind your favorite beauty products. "Not Just a Pretty Face" exposes dangerous chemicals linked to cancer and birth defects, sparking California's Safe Cosmetics Act and endorsed by Fran Drescher: "The jig is up!" Your bathroom cabinet will never look the same.
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The Beauty Industry's Toxic Secret
Every morning, millions of us engage in an intimate ritual - applying cosmetics and personal care products directly to our skin. We trust these products to be safe, even beneficial. Yet beneath the glossy packaging lies a disturbing reality: the cosmetics industry operates with minimal regulation, routinely using ingredients linked to cancer, birth defects, and reproductive harm. This chemical industry in a bottle has operated largely unchecked, with manufacturers deciding for themselves what's "safe" to apply to our bodies. Unlike food additives, cosmetic ingredients aren't required to be tested for long-term health effects. The FDA has shockingly little authority over cosmetics safety, creating a wild west of chemical exposure that affects virtually everyone. Think about this: California alone sells over 220 tons of personal care products daily - enough to fill two tanker trucks with cosmetic chemicals every 24 hours. These aren't just surface treatments; many contain "penetration enhancers" specifically designed to drive ingredients deeper into your skin and bloodstream. What's most concerning isn't just what we know about these chemicals, but what remains unknown - 87% of ingredients in personal care products have never been assessed for safety, even by the industry's own review panel.
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Criado por ex-alunos da Universidade de Columbia em San Francisco
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Criado por ex-alunos da Universidade de Columbia em San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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