Asbestos in Cosmetics
Key Takeaways Asbestos has been found in talc-based cosmetics — including eyeshadow, foundation, and products marketed to children — because talc is a mined mineral that can be contaminated when sourced near or within asbestos deposits. A 2020 study found asbestos in 3 out of 21 talc-based cosmetics tested. A 2019 FDA study found contamination […]
