Anyone who wears makeup is being warned of the dangers of using cosmetic products which contain talc.
New research from asbestos compensation specialists at law firm Hodge Jones & Allen found that only half of UK adults are aware of theTalc, which is a naturally occurring mineral, is a key ingredient in many cosmetic products.
The geological conditions by which talc forms means that it can be contaminated with asbestos fibres – a Class 1 carcinogen.Recent Health and Safety Executive tests revealed that most talc-containing cosmetic products aren’t contaminated with asbestos. However, experts at Hodge Jones and Allen are warning that it is “it is impossible to know exactly which are safe” and that Brits should “avoid using products containing talc altogether.”
During the study, Hodge Jones & Allen found these were the makeup products most likely to contain talc:
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