cosmetics and asbestos

Talc-Based Cosmetics Test Positive for Asbestos

Health

Laboratory tests of talc-based cosmetics products, commissioned by the Environmental Working Group, found asbestos – a deadly human carcinogen for which there is no safe level of exposure – in almost 15 percent of samples. The analysis, published in the journal Environmental Health Insights, calls attention to the outdated methods used for screening this potential…

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Landmark Report Reveals Secret Fragrance Chemicals Linked to Harm

Environment, Health

The Breast Cancer Prevention Partners (BCPP) has released a landmark report — Right to Know: Exposing Toxic Fragrance Chemicals in Beauty, Personal Care and Cleaning Products. The report exposes the presence of harmful fragrance chemicals linked to cancer, hormone disruption, reproductive harm, and respiratory toxicity that did not appear on the label. “BCPP’s report reveals…