10/17/2026
Every October, EVERYTHING turns PINK. 🎀
Shampoos. Deodorants. Body washes. Cosmetics. Processed foods. Even fast food packaging.
Pink ribbons EVERYWHERE.
All in the name of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
And here’s what I want to know…
How about we stop putting potentially harmful ingredients in the products we’re using EVERY. SINGLE. DAY?!
Because slapping a pink ribbon on a bottle doesn’t magically change what’s INSIDE that bottle.
And some of those ingredients have raised legitimate concerns about endocrine disruption, reproductive health, and potential cancer risks.
So while corporations spend millions marketing their support for women’s health, I can’t help but wonder…
What about PREVENTION?!
What about transparency?
What about actually removing ingredients with credible evidence of harm?
What about looking at the cumulative exposure from the dozens of products we put ON our bodies, IN our bodies, and use in our homes every single day?
And while we’re at it, can we ALSO talk about animal testing and the countless animals, including beagles, bred and used in laboratory research?
Because the hypocrisy of promoting health and wellness while ignoring these issues is pretty hard to swallow.
Look, I’m not suggesting that one shampoo, one deodorant, or one scented candle is going to give you cancer.
Cancer is complex. And not every synthetic ingredient is harmful.
But I AM suggesting that we have every right to question what we’re being exposed to, demand safer alternatives, and hold companies accountable.
And YES, breast cancer research and awareness matter.
Of course they do.
But awareness without meaningful conversations about prevention, environmental exposures, and ingredient safety feels like we’re missing a HUGE piece of the puzzle.
BOTTOM LINE-
We don’t need another pink ribbon slapped on a product.
We need more transparency.
More independent research.
More accountability.
And companies that actually prioritize the health of the people buying their products.
Because supporting women’s health should be a commitment 365 days a year.
Not a marketing campaign for 31.
LESS PINKWASHING. MORE PREVENTION