Is asbestos in makeup dangerous? Risky chemicals in US beauty products

Is asbestos in makeup dangerous? Risky chemicals in US beauty products

The US Food and Drug Administration

barely regulates the cosmetics industry: just 11 ingredients are forbidden in cosmetic products in the US. In Europe, more than 1,300 compounds are barred.

The retail chain Claire’s came under fire last week after asbestos, a known cancer causer, was found in eye shadow and foundation sold there.

But experts say the Claire’s discovery is part a larger issue: the US beauty industry is not subject to many rules, and some of the ingredients makeup-makers use could make people sick.

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