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Replacement for Dove soap? (lemmy.ca)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by someguy3@lemmy.ca to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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Because they're (Unilever) still in Russia. One that has the moisturizing effect like Dove. Normal ones don't work well with my skin.

*In Canada, but any major brands should be around.

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[–] halykthered@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

You don't get to become a company able to compete on a global scale without being unethical. Capitalism relies on exploitation.

What I'm asking is it worth the effort to dig so deep to find negatives? I certainly don't have the time to do so with every purchase I make. If I can't afford Tim's soap, does that make me immoral for having to buy problematic soap?

I'd have to look into the things you've done that you aren't proud of before I buy from your etsy.

I agree, know better and do better. But if we need to question our soap purchases, what isn't being made with questionable methods or intentions?

[–] TheHalc@sopuli.xyz 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

We all have to make decisions based on our own principles and with our own priorities, based on the information we have.

If I knew Tim was a murderer, I might not want to support his business. Up until I knew that, I might have enjoyed his products.

It's not our responsiblity to be all-knowing, but once you do learn something it becomes part of your decision-making calculus.

Then again, even if Tim's a murderer, his soap might be really good.

[–] halykthered@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 year ago

Well if I, as an occasional customer, learn that Tim is murdering people, I doubt he's still making soaps in his backyard.