Boozed and Confused

Episode 43: Forever Chemicals & Cosmetics


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You may have recently heard in the news about a new, first-of-its-kind report conducted on cosmetics within the United States and Canada that reveals some disturbing details. Over 200 cosmetic products were tested to review levels of flourine concentrations; 52% were found to have high levels, indicating the presence of PFAS. Join Matt and Carolanne this week to learn about PFAS, their troubling presence in your cosmetics, and why you should care. 

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Sources: 

  • https://www.thecut.com/2013/12/most-dangerous-beauty-through-the-ages.html
  • https://www.wbur.org/earthwhile/2019/11/08/what-are-pfas-chemicals-and-should-i-be-freaking-out-about-them
  • https://www.sciencenews.org/article/cosmetics-makeup-pfas-chemicals
  • https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/hold-blush-cosmetics-may-contain-toxic-forever-chemicals-180978036/
  • https://www.businessinsider.com/lawmakers-introduce-bills-pfas-forever-chemicals-makeup-clean-beauty-study-2021-6
  • https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2021/jun/15/pfas-makeup-forever-chemicals?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other
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