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Study Says Unlabeled PFAS Chemicals Detected in Makeup

‘No PFAS in Cosmetics Act’ will be introduced today in Senate and House.

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By: Christine Esposito

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According to a new study published today in Environmental Science & Technology Letters, researchers found high fluorine levels—indicating the probable presence of polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)—in “most waterproof mascara, liquid lipsticks, and foundations tested.”    Some of the products with the highest fluorine levels underwent further analysis and were all confirmed to contain at least four PFAS of concern. The majority of products with high fluorine, including those confirmed to h...

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