This one isn't food related, but often what we put ON our body is as important as what we put IN our body. My husband is an attorney specializing in mesothelioma cases. He recently glanced at a label in the bathroom and was shocked to see that our daughters' makeup still listed talc as an ingredient and immediately told them to throw it out. Here's why you should do the same. Mesothelioma is an untreatable lung cancer caused by fibers of asbestos getting into the lungs. Even "naturally occurring minerals" (like asbestos) in beauty products need to be removed. Some believe that it takes a single fiber of asbestos to cause this form of lung cancer. This is important because "products may contain up to 1 percent asbestos and be labeled as 'asbestos-free'” So, why is this allowed as an ingredient? Shouldn't the government be stopping this? "The FDA says that it 'considers it unacceptable for cosmetic talc to be contaminated with asbestos,' [yet] there are no U.S. laws or regulations that strictly prohibit talc used in consumer products from containing asbestos." "Unfortunately, when it comes to asbestos in makeup...it is up to the consumer to avoid talc products that may be contaminated with asbestos because no federal agency is responsible for regulating asbestos in makeup."
I put together a list of products that, as of the date of publication, do not contain talc. Please continue to read ingredient lists and ensure that nothing has changed. I also want to disclose that I have not checked to see if any of these brands are cruelty free or participate in animal testing. You may wish to do so, but this is an ever-changing element of cosmetics and important to verify with the brand at the time of purchase. Here are some powders that may not contain talc:
Bareminerals Hydrating Mineral Veil Finishing Powder
Bareminerals Matte Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 15
Bareminerals Mineral Veil Finishing Powder
Bareminerals Original Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 15
Becca Hydra-Mist Set & Refresh Powder
Burt's Bees Mattifying Powder Foundation
Cinema Secrets Illuminating Powder
Clinique FIT Post-Workout Neutralizing Face Powder
Cover FX Perfect Setting Powder
Cover FX Matte Setting Powder
e.l.f. HIGH DEFINITION POWDER - sheer color ONLY
It Cosmetics Bye Bye Pores Silk HD Anti-Aging Micro-Powder
It Cosmetics Bye Bye Breakout Powder
Juice Beauty PHYTO-PIGMENTS Light-Diffusing Dust
L.A. Girl Powder
L'Oreal Paris True Match Naturale
Milk Makeup Blur + Set Matte Loose Setting Powder
Nars Light Reflecting Setting Powder
Neutrogena Shine Control Powder
NYX Professional Makeup Stay Matte Powder Foundation
NYX Studio Finishing Powder Translucent Finish
Pacifica All Powders
Physicians Formula Mineral Wear
Pür Powders Revlon PhotoReady Powder
Smashbox Halo Hydrating Powder Foundation
Ulta Mineral Illuminating Setting Powder
Urban Decay All Nighter Waterproof Setting Powder
Wet N Wild Powders
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