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Tag: talcum powder

Posted on 12 March 202012 March 2020

The perineal use of talc powder increases the risk of ovarian cancer ,with a significant risk being noted in Hispanics and Whites, in women applying talc to underwear, in pre-menopausal women and in post-menopausal women receiving hormonal therapy

In December 2019 researchers from Canada published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the association between the perineal use of talc powder and risk of ovarian cancer. … Read more

Posted on 8 March 20208 March 2020

On 04 March 2020, following their investigation which found asbestos in a makeup kit marketed to girls and other cosmetics, the Environmental Working Group and others called on the FDA (US regulatory Authority) to require cosmetic companies to test for asbestos in their products

Laws vary from country to country and European laws concerning cosmetics are more stringent than in the USA, eg as of 08 March 2020 the EU has banned 1,328 chemicals … Read more

Posted on 7 February 20194 January 2020

Frequent and moderate users of beauty products and frequent users of skincare products appear to have an increased risk of breast cancer

In February 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the association between the use of personal care products and breast cancer. The personal care … Read more

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