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Asbestos, a toxic mineral linked to cancer, was found in eye shadow and a children’s makeup kit – Business Insider Australia
Common cosmetics, particularly in powder form, could contain dangerous levels of a mineral linked to cancer, lung disease, and other health issues.
- Researchers tested common powder-based cosmetics and found that several contained traces of asbestos, a dangerous cancer-causing mineral.
- Three of the 21 samples tested positive for asbestos, including eye shadow and a makeup kit marketed to children.
- Federal regulations don’t require companies to test for asbestos or label products with a warning, so advocates and experts recommend avoiding talc-based products as a safety precaution.
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