MOSAIC - The training kit for Euro-Mediterranean youth work

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Natural beauty
How did they manage without shampoo?
This is a research-based activity, looking at the impact on
the environment of cosmetics and the cosmetics industry.
Themes
Level of
complexity 4
Environment Gender equality History
Issues addressed
Objectives
The cultural and biological diversity
of the Euro-Mediterranean region
Local knowledge (see “Further
information”, below)
The impact of the cosmetics
industry on the environment
Expectations placed on women
regarding beauty and appearance
Preparation
To understand the impact on
the environment of the cosmetics
used every day
To understand the importance
of cultural and biological diversity
in the Euro-Mediterranean region
To appreciate the importance
of local knowledge
To develop research and (visual?)
presentation skills
Ask participants beforehand to talk to grandparents or other people of an older
generation in their local community and find out what they used for cosmetics,
creams, shampoos and so on in their youth. Encourage the group to find out
as much detail as possible and bring the information to the next session.
Ask participants also to bring in leaflets or information on cosmetics and
products that they (the participants) use themselves. You can add some printouts
from the section “Further information”, particularly if the group does not have
access to the Internet.
Group
size Any
Time
90 minutes
(plus an evening
or similar for
the preparation)
Materials
Access to the Internet (ideally); otherwise printouts from some of the sites in
the section “Further information” plus old magazines and newspapers
Natural beauty