Toxins in cosmetics

[Palmfever]

Just for your info...

Florine; A pale-yellow, highly corrosive, poisonous, gaseous halogen element, the most electronegative and most reactive of all the elements, existing as a diatomic gas (F2) and used in a wide variety of industrially important compounds.

More than half the cosmetics sold in the United States and Canada likely contain high levels of a toxic industrial compound linked to serious health conditions, including cancer and reduced birth weight, according to a new study.

Researchers at the University of Notre Dame tested more than 230 commonly used cosmetics and found that 56% of foundations and eye products, 48% of lip products and 47% of mascaras contained high levels of fluorine — an indicator of PFAS, so-called “forever chemicals” that are used in nonstick frying pans, rugs and countless other consumer products.

“There is nothing safe and nothing good about PFAS,'' said Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., who introduced the cosmetics bill with Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine. "These chemicals are a menace hidden in plain sight that people literally display on their faces every day.''

Half of US cosmetics contain toxins.

 

[chevyontheriver]

Just for your info...

Florine; A pale-yellow, highly corrosive, poisonous, gaseous halogen element, the most electronegative and most reactive of all the elements, existing as a diatomic gas (F2) and used in a wide variety of industrially important compounds.

More than half the cosmetics sold in the United States and Canada likely contain high levels of a toxic industrial compound linked to serious health conditions, including cancer and reduced birth weight, according to a new study.

Researchers at the University of Notre Dame tested more than 230 commonly used cosmetics and found that 56% of foundations and eye products, 48% of lip products and 47% of mascaras contained high levels of fluorine — an indicator of PFAS, so-called “forever chemicals” that are used in nonstick frying pans, rugs and countless other consumer products.

“There is nothing safe and nothing good about PFAS,'' said Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., who introduced the cosmetics bill with Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine. "These chemicals are a menace hidden in plain sight that people literally display on their faces every day.''

Half of US cosmetics contain toxins.

It's Fluorine. And the thing about being the most reactive element is that by the time you see it it will not be reactive F2 but it will have already reacted with something and will be hanging on tight to it. In this case the PFAS. Those are poly fluoroalkyl substances. The most common one is Teflon, which you probably have in your house.

 

[Tanj]

Just for your info...

Florine; A pale-yellow, highly corrosive, poisonous, gaseous halogen element, the most electronegative and most reactive of all the elements, existing as a diatomic gas (F2) and used in a wide variety of industrially important compounds.

More than half the cosmetics sold in the United States and Canada likely contain high levels of a toxic industrial compound linked to serious health conditions, including cancer and reduced birth weight, according to a new study.

Researchers at the University of Notre Dame tested more than 230 commonly used cosmetics and found that 56% of foundations and eye products, 48% of lip products and 47% of mascaras contained high levels of fluorine — an indicator of PFAS, so-called “forever chemicals” that are used in nonstick frying pans, rugs and countless other consumer products.

“There is nothing safe and nothing good about PFAS,'' said Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., who introduced the cosmetics bill with Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine. "These chemicals are a menace hidden in plain sight that people literally display on their faces every day.''

Half of US cosmetics contain toxins.

Conflating the molecular form of an element with it's covalent or ionic form does nothing but distract from the message you are actually trying to convey. Want another highly toxic, chorosive gas? Try chlorine which also exists as a diatomic gas. While we are there, let's add in sodium, a metal so reactive it bursts into flame when put in water. Put the two together and what do you get?

table salt.

 

[Robban]

Just for your info...

Florine; A pale-yellow, highly corrosive, poisonous, gaseous halogen element, the most electronegative and most reactive of all the elements, existing as a diatomic gas (F2) and used in a wide variety of industrially important compounds.

More than half the cosmetics sold in the United States and Canada likely contain high levels of a toxic industrial compound linked to serious health conditions, including cancer and reduced birth weight, according to a new study.

Researchers at the University of Notre Dame tested more than 230 commonly used cosmetics and found that 56% of foundations and eye products, 48% of lip products and 47% of mascaras contained high levels of fluorine — an indicator of PFAS, so-called “forever chemicals” that are used in nonstick frying pans, rugs and countless other consumer products.

“There is nothing safe and nothing good about PFAS,'' said Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., who introduced the cosmetics bill with Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine. "These chemicals are a menace hidden in plain sight that people literally display on their faces every day.''

Half of US cosmetics contain toxins.

All vessels large or small require maintainace,

the older they get the more filler and paint.

That is why they are called "She".

 

[mama2one]

why doesn't the article list which specific brands have the toxic chemicals?

 

[mama2one]

the older they get the more filler and paint.

my face is usually naked
older I get, don't have need to "impress" ANYONE, lol
plus makeup is expensive

I do use sunscreen, though

 

[Palmfever]

why doesn't the article list which specific brands have the toxic chemicals?

They are not doing their job
The FD&C Act prohibits the marketing of adulterated or misbranded cosmetics in interstate commerce.

“Adulteration” refers to violations involving product composition--whether they result from ingredients, contaminants, processing, packaging, or shipping and handling. Under the FD&C Act, a cosmetic is adulterated if--

• "it bears or contains any poisonous or deleterious substance which may render it injurious to users under the conditions of use prescribed in the labeling thereof, or under conditions of use as are customary and usual" (with an exception made for coal-tar hair dyes);
  
  
• "it consists in whole or in part of any filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance";
  
  
• "it has been prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions whereby it may have become contaminated with filth, or whereby it may have been rendered injurious to health";
  
  
• "its container is composed, in whole or in part, of any poisonous or deleterious substance which may render the contents injurious to health"; or
  
  
• except for coal-tar hair dyes, "it is, or it bears or contains, a color additive which is unsafe within the meaning of section 721(a)" of the FD&C Act. (FD&C Act, sec. 601)
  

 

[Sunshinee777]

Actually it’s hard to find any products without toxic chemicals, got to wonder why products have them because there is no any logical reasons to put toxic chemicals in everything

 

[bèlla]

There are numerous DIY recipes for skin and beauty products. Hello Glow is a reputable source and Wellness Mama is another. I use vegan/paraben/cruelty free items when buying over the counter and make my own with natural ingredients and no preservatives.

~bella

 

[mama2one]

on Hello Glow:

Homemade Hyaluronic Acid Serum Recipe
Yield: 2 ounces Cost: $5
Equipment
small funnel
2-ounce glass dropper bottle

4-1/2 tablespoons chilled rose water (can substitute distilled water)
1/2 teaspoon hyaluronic acid powder
1/2 teaspoon vegetable glycerin (can substitute aloe vera gel or jojoba oil)
2 drops carrot seed oil
2 drops neroli essential oil
1 tablespoon aloe vera gel
1 teaspoon jojoba oil


it says $5 to make but I'm guessing by time I find all ingredients (no idea where), it will be over $50?

 

[bèlla]

on Hello Glow:

it says $5 to make but I'm guessing by time I find all ingredients (no idea where), it will be over $50?

I assume that’s the cost based on the portion you’re using for the recipe. 2 drops is nothing from a bottle of essential oil. Upfront costs for natural living are more expensive. You’re buying ingredients not a finished product.

For example, I make my own vanilla extract. The beans are $22 and the vodka is the same. At first glance that seems expensive. Except that’s a 1.75 liter of French vodka that tastes just like Grey Goose (from Costco).

You’d spend significantly more acquiring that volume in a store and wouldn’t have the same quality. Mass produced items are cheaper because they take shortcuts.

~bella

 

[Lost4words]

My lipstick is made from pure marrow bone. It’s amazing!