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People shouldn\u2019t have to worry that the beauty products they use every day may be contaminated with dangerous chemicals. Unfortunately, this fall, news came out (again) that talc-based makeup was contaminated with asbestos, which is known to cause cancer. This November, our partners at the Environmental Working Group (EWG) found that nearly 15 percent of the talc-based makeup<\/a> products that they sampled contained asbestos. Once again, this shows us that people who have been using these makeup products on their bodies every day could be at risk for developing asbestos-related illnesses such as lung cancer, mesothelioma, and asbestosis.<\/a> There is no safe level of exposure to asbestos<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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This isn\u2019t the first time asbestos has been found in talc-based makeup. In 2018, our own testing found asbestos in some makeup products sold at Claire\u2019s,<\/a> a store that primarily markets to children and teens. In 2019, the FDA confirmed our findings<\/a> and found asbestos in 9 more talc-based makeup<\/a> products. Clearly, it\u2019s time for a change.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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To understand why asbestos shows up in talc products, we need to do a little digging. Talc is a mineral that is obtained by mining. Its soft and absorbent properties make it a perfect ingredient for face powder and eye-shadow. It\u2019s a perfect ingredient, except for one big problem: it forms near asbestos in nature.<\/a> Asbestos refers to a group of microscopic mineral fibers<\/a>. When inhaled, asbestos damages respiratory tissue, leading to cancer and other diseases. Cosmetic companies are not purposefully adding asbestos into makeup, but asbestos can contaminate the raw talc.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Some cosmetic companies tout that they are only using the best supplies of talc and are testing their raw materials for safety.<\/a> But even if companies are testing their talc for asbestos, the testing methods in use today come with limitations<\/a> because\u00a0 different methods can sometimes yield different results, making it difficult to verify that a product is free from asbestos.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Talc is not worth the risk. As more people become aware of this issue, there is\u00a0 pressure\u00a0 on companies to stop using talc in their products. Already, many cosmetic companies have made the responsible decision to begin transitioning to safer alternatives<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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No company wants to have cancer associated with its brand. Last year, Johnson & Johnson paid $100 million <\/a>to settle over a thousand lawsuits from individuals who claim the company\u2019s famous talc-based baby powder caused their cancer. Companies should learn from this example.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Asbestos, even a tiny amount in your talc makeup, is unsafe. If you\u2019re a consumer looking to stay healthy, watch out for talc. It\u2019s usually found in face powder, foundation, eyeshadow, concealer and sometimes lipstick. It\u2019s easy to check for in the ingredients list because it\u2019s often the first or second ingredient. For more detailed information on how to avoid asbestos exposure in makeup, check out our tip guide<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Companies looking to keep customers healthy should find a safer alternative to talc. The evidence is clear, and becomes clearer with every study of talc-based products. While removing talc from products is long overdue, cosmetic companies taking this small step forward have the opportunity to make a huge leap toward corporate responsibility and consumer safety. 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