Because I am a Woman
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Will you be in the New England area next week? If so, check out this great event that Planned Parenthood of Northern New England and the Maine Women’s Policy Center is hosting in Portland Maine:
The Ugly Truth about Beauty
Toxic Mascara, lotion, shampoo—oh my! Are harmful chemicals in your cosmetics getting you down? Join us for the screening of “The Story of Cosmetics” and learn from a panel of experts about what you can do to give the beauty industry a makeover.
Monday, July 26, 2010
6:30-8pm
Salt Institute
561 Congress St, Portland, ME
Contact: jvendil@ppnne.org & asheldon@mainewomen.org
“Authored by Annie Leonard, The Story of Cosmetics explores health implications for consumers, workers, and the environment, and shows how we can move the industry away from hazardous chemicals and toward safer alternatives.
Check out the film teaser and then join us on July 26th for the full film followed by a panel discussion with academics, parents, and young activists from Maine.
Let us know if you can make it—RSVP here and bring a friend. “
I hope to see you all there!
The Story Behind Cosmetics (via tappedfilm)
The chemicals in our personal care products are at great cost to our health, especially our reproductive system! It is time to take action to stop this!
