Blog 4:Peer review
I really like this article by Tara. The beauty of the flaws she expresses and the reuse of items are consistent with my thoughts, and she makes me want to make myself a makeup decorated with flowers in this way.
First of all, I think that many people now use cosmetics to cover up their original beauty, such as making their own characteristic eyes very large or plasticizing them into double eyelids, because the current aesthetic trends are big eyes, and people have formed stereotypes, Therefore, most people follow the trend and lose their aesthetic judgment, thus forming prejudice. I think that as fashion students, we should promote aesthetic inclusiveness to the outside world to slowly eliminate stereotypes because I think everyone is very good-looking, but need to explore the style that suits their best. It is impossible for any beautiful artwork to have no small flaws, but true beauty must be able to cover up these small flaws.
Secondly, I think to reuse any flawed or idle items to make up or make clothes, etc., and regenerate the items. This not only creates new things but also environmental protection.
Finally, I thought about the sustainability of the cosmetics industry. The most detrimental impact of the cosmetics industry is deforestation, primarily an effect of palm oil production. By 2020, palm oil production is set to release more than 558 million metric tons of carbon into the environment, an amount greater than all of Canada’s current fossil fuel emissions. Water is also a large concern for the cosmetics industry because it is a rapidly depleting resource palm oil production that contributes to high Co2 levels, warmer temperatures in water, as well as the adverse quality of freshwater sources. I think we as consumers should choose products with few recyclable packaging and materials and to be responsible for society and raise awareness of environmental protection.
All in all, thanks to Tara for making me think a lot of questions.
References:
Kelly Airola (2020) Sustainable Innovation in Cosmetics. Available at: https://www.plugandplaytechcenter.com/resources/sustainable-innovation-cosmetics/ (Accessed: 30/05/20).