Makeup is full of toxic ‘forever chemicals.’ Why aren’t they banned?
Ever wonder how your mascara or lipstick stays on all day? It might be that it contains PFAS, a class of chemicals used to make products water- and oil-resistant that are also found on Teflon nonstick pans and Gore-Tex waterproof clothing. Unfortunately, PFAS are linked to cancer and other serious health problems. More:
Makeup is full of toxic ‘forever chemicals.’ Why aren’t they banned? – Fast Company
Emerging chemical risks in Europe — ‘PFAS’ – European Environment Agency
Fluorinated Compounds in North American Cosmetics (Research article)
PFAS Human Health Effects
For Decades, Polluters Knew PFAS Chemicals Were Dangerous But Hid Risks From Public – EWG
What are the health effects of PFAS? – US ATSDR
PFAS and cancer, a scoping review of the epidemiologic evidence (Research abstract)
PFAS in Articles and Products
3M knew your non-stick pan was poisoning you in the ’70s – Fast Company
Report: Thinx menstrual underwear has toxic chemicals in the crotch – Fast Company
The Race to Design a Rain Jacket That Won’t Kill the Planet – WIRED
Companies Voluntary Action
L’Oréal eliminates PFAS from their cosmetic products – PFAS Free
IKEA Restricted Substance List – IKEA
Towards PFAS Regulation
Efforts underway in Europe to ban PFAS compounds – Chemistry World
Gillibrand, Pappas, Delgado Reintroduce Legislation To Finally Stop Polluters From Contaminating Waterways With Toxic Levels Of Pfas – US Senate
Blumenthal & Shaheen Introduce Legislation to Reduce PFAS Exposure Among Servicemembers & Military Families – US Senate
Collins, Blumenthal Introduce Bill to Ban PFAS Chemicals in Cosmetics – US SenateEver wonder how your mascara or lipstick stays on all day? It might be that it contains PFAS, a class of chemicals used to make products water- and oil-resistant that are also found on Teflon nonstick pans and Gore-Tex waterproof clothing. Unfortunately, PFAS are linked to cancer and other serious health problems. More:
Makeup is full of toxic ‘forever chemicals.’ Why aren’t they banned? – Fast Company
Emerging chemical risks in Europe — ‘PFAS’ – European Environment Agency
Fluorinated Compounds in North American Cosmetics (Research article)
PFAS Human Health Effects
For Decades, Polluters Knew PFAS Chemicals Were Dangerous But Hid Risks From Public – EWG
What are the health effects of PFAS? – US ATSDR
PFAS and cancer, a scoping review of the epidemiologic evidence (Research abstract)
PFAS in Articles and Products
3M knew your non-stick pan was poisoning you in the ’70s – Fast Company
Report: Thinx menstrual underwear has toxic chemicals in the crotch – Fast Company
The Race to Design a Rain Jacket That Won’t Kill the Planet – WIRED
Companies Voluntary Action
L’Oréal eliminates PFAS from their cosmetic products – PFAS Free
IKEA Restricted Substance List – IKEA
Towards PFAS Regulation
Efforts underway in Europe to ban PFAS compounds – Chemistry World
Gillibrand, Pappas, Delgado Reintroduce Legislation To Finally Stop Polluters From Contaminating Waterways With Toxic Levels Of Pfas – US Senate
Blumenthal & Shaheen Introduce Legislation to Reduce PFAS Exposure Among Servicemembers & Military Families – US Senate
Collins, Blumenthal Introduce Bill to Ban PFAS Chemicals in Cosmetics – US Senate