The Ugly Truth About Beauty – Movie & Panel

What are all those chemicals in your shampoo? Your lipstick? Your aftershave? And, what do they have to do with asthma, breast cancer, and learning disabilities?

Are harmful chemicals in your cosmetics getting you down?

Join the Maine Women’s Policy Center and Planned Parenthood of Northern New England 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.

Authored by Annie Leonard, The Story of Cosmetics explores health implications for consumers, workers, and the environment. Further, the film illustrates how we can move the industry away from hazardous chemicals and toward safer alternatives.

Can’t wait to check it out? Check out the movie teaser, and then join us next Monday, July 26, for a film showing, followed by a panel discussion with academics, parents, and young activists from Maine.

Monday, July 26, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
The Salt Institute
561 Congress Street
Portland, ME 04101

Contact Anne at asheldon@mainewomen.org to RSVP.