More than 50 per cent of cosmetics contain toxic chemicals, study says: here’s how to avoid them

  • Date: 22-Jun-2021
  • Source: The National
  • Sector:Industrial
  • Country:Gulf
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More than 50 per cent of cosmetics contain toxic chemicals, study says: here’s how to avoid them

Toxic chemicals are still widely used in the cosmetics industry, according to a new study published online by Environmental Science & Technology.

The peer-reviewed study, which tested hundreds of products, found PFAS, otherwise known as “forever chemicals”, in cosmetics produced by major brands in Canada and the US.

The study's authors found “high” levels of organic fluorine, an indicator of PFAs, in more than half of the 231 make-up and personal care samples it tested. These included lipstick, eyeliner, mascara, foundation, concealer, lip balm, blush, nail polish and other commonly used beauty products.