Why your favorite shimmering cosmetics might actually come from fish scales
In short: Many everyday beauty products rely on the natural world in surprising ways. This video explores how fish scales contribute to the shimmer in cosmetics, highlighting our deep reliance on global biodiversity for the items we use daily.
The shimmer found in various makeup products is often derived from fish scales. This is just one example of how human consumption is tethered to the vast variety of life on Earth. Beyond cosmetics, other industries also tap into natural resources in unexpected ways, such as the use of tree-climbing goats in the creation of certain hair care products.
These connections underscore the importance of biodiversity, which provides the essential components for many modern conveniences. Protecting this variety of life is not just an environmental concern but a practical necessity for maintaining the products we enjoy.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: How fish scales make your make-up shimmer | The life behind | Part 3
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