Frequently found toxic substances in cosmetic goods include chemicals linked to hormone disruption and cancerAbout one-third of about 318,000 ingredients identified in beauty and personal care items do not have public toxicological profiles, while about 45 chemicals thought to be “high hazard” are commonly added, a new comprehensive analysis of the industry’s products finds.Among the common toxic substances used in the 8,500 products checked by ChemForward, a non-profit that promotes transparency around beauty ingredients, are chemicals linked to hormone disruption, cancer, lung irritation and other health issues. Continue reading…
Frequently found toxic substances in cosmetic goods include chemicals linked to hormone disruption and cancer
About one-third of about 318,000 ingredients identified in beauty and personal care items do not have public toxicological profiles, while about 45 chemicals thought to be “high hazard” are commonly added, a new comprehensive analysis of the industry’s products finds.
Among the common toxic substances used in the 8,500 products checked by ChemForward, a non-profit that promotes transparency around beauty ingredients, are chemicals linked to hormone disruption, cancer, lung irritation and other health issues.
