Makeup may contain potentially toxic chemicals called PFAS, study finds

CNN ^ | June 15, 2021 | Sandee LaMotte

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The "No PFAS in Cosmetics Act" is scheduled to be introduced in the US House and Senate on Tuesday, following the release of a new study that found high levels of a marker for toxic PFAS substances in 52% of 231 makeup products purchased in the United States and Canada.

Some of the highest levels were found in foundations (63%), waterproof mascara (82%) and long-lasting lipstick (62%), according to the study published Tuesday in the journal Environmental Science & Technology Letters.

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A coconut with barnacles...

[Paleo Pete]

So condidering the millions of people...

condidering??

Anyway...

I said it causes cancer I THINK. Didn’t look it up. So I poked around a bit. Cancer is suspected but not proven. SLS does cause skin irritation if you have sensutitive skin, strips natural oils from skin and hair, leaving them dry, and may contribute to cell damage after long term accumulation.

If you have thin, dry or dyed hair, it is not recommended. SLS can dull hair dye, and will make dry skin and hair drier.

In higher concentrations over 1%, it can irritate the skin and may cause eye damage. Some household cleaners contain 10 to 30%. Probably why they recommend gloves.

https://thedermreview.com/sodium-laurel-sulfate/