The dirty business of beauty | DW Documentary

Jade for courage, amethyst to improve concentration and rose quartz for love. Social media influencers are driving demand for quartz and gemstones. But these pretty materials are mined under questionable conditions in the Global South. Does rose quartz combat stress? In the beauty industry, gemstones have been an integral part of the product range for years.

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