Background: Mica mining has been a grey are within the make up industry which has been consistently a worry for users who are using popular products that contains mica. From child labor to non-ethical practices, it has been difficult to solve this issue.

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a) Assume that your brand currently uses mica in its makeup products. Are you agreeable to continue using mica? Explain why

b) Recall that the key focus of the social dimension of sustainability is to promote employees' health and safety, acceptable working conditions, human rights, etc while maintaining a positive impact on the peripheral community along the supply chain. Outline socially sustainable practice(s) applicable to your brand. You should come up with specific and novel ideas. How would these practice(s) affect your brand's supply chain?