Mislabeling On Beauty Products
I have extremely sensitive skin. All oils make my skin either breakout or freakout. A lot of products claim to be oil-free but unless “non-comedogenic” is written on the label, I am not touching it. You might be wondering what non-comedogenic even means. It means that the product should be free of ingredients that cause pore blockages and skin irritations. It does not mean that the product is healthier for you. Although, I would argue that non-comedogenic products would be better for the skin since they are typically made with fewer irritants.
The phrase oil-free is often used but ladies, do not be mistaken, this does not mean that it is non-comedogenic. Mislabeling can be so misleading as companies like to use deceptive phrasing to maximize profits. Don’t fall victim to it! I have wasted so much money on false advertising when it comes to products.
Some phrases companies might use are, natural. Do not be mistaken, this does not mean that the product itself is natural. According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, there are a lot of different meanings for the word natural.
The lovely St. Ives, under the umbrella of multinational corporation Unilever has recently come under scrutiny for false advertising. Their body washes and lotions claim to be 100% natural moisturizers and exfoliants but are full of synthetics. Unilever isn’t the only company guilty of false labeling. German company Beirsdorf, the parent company of the lushes lotion brand Nivea, is currently in a lawsuit over their Skin Firming Hydration Body Lotion.
Ashley Franz claims that the lotion is a drug. A California federal judge found the case plausible enough to proceed in court. Of course, the company tried to get it dismissed but Ashley is still fighting.
Read the labels of what you are buying and always check the ingredients.
