The U.S. government decided that products may contain up to 1% asbestos and be labeled asbestos-free. As a result, hundreds to thousands of asbestos fibers remain in products that aren’t considered asbestos-containing materials in the eyes of the law. Geller, M. & Girion L. (2020, June 9). Exclusive: Chanel, Revlon, L'Oreal pivoting away from talc in some products. Retrieved from https://www.reuters.com/article/us-chanel-talc-powder-exclusive/exclusive-chanel-revlon-loreal-pivoting-away-from-talc-in-some-products-idUSKBN23G0GK EPA. (2020, December 30). EPA Actions to Protect the Public from Exposure to Asbestos. Retrieved from https://www.epa.gov/asbestos/epa-actions-protect-public-exposure-asbestos Chanel, Revlon and L’Oreal have chosen to remove talc from some, but not all, of their products. No other makeup brands have announced plans to remove talc from their cosmetics. Zaniewski, A. (2018, February 7). Dangerous kids’ makeup must carry warnings, new proposal requires. Retrieved from https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/2018/02/07/asbestos-cosmetics-cancer-claires/316623002/

Established in 1935, this ultra-smooth powder hides tiny lines, wrinkles and blemishes and gives a new softness to your skin for a flawless finish. Our exclusive microspun formula where loose powder particles are spun and swirled until they reach cloudlike softness can be used to set makeup or as a foundation. Kind-to-skin formula that won't clog pores, the Airspun Loose Face Powder will be your everyday go-to. Parents can protect their children from asbestos in makeup by buying only cosmetics free of talc. It’s up to consumers to protect themselves and their children from this risk because the government isn’t doing enough to regulate asbestos. What Does Asbestos-Free Actually Mean? FDA. (2019, October 18). FDA Advises Consumers to Stop Using Certain Cosmetic Products. Retrieved from https://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/cosmetics-recalls-alerts/fda-advises-consumers-stop-using-certain-cosmetic-productsStoiber, T., Fitzgerald, S. & Leiba, N.S. (2020, November 24). Asbestos Contamination in Talc-Based Cosmetics: An Invisible Cancer Risk. Retrieved from https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1178630220976558

FDA. (2020, August 18). Talc. Retrieved from https://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/cosmetic-ingredients/talc Use to set and perfect makeup or alone as a foundation. Includes powder puff applicator. Ingredients It is the softest mineral on Earth and is known for its ability to absorb moisture and reduce the appearance of oily skin. For example, talc-based face powders are commonly used on top of cream foundations to “set” the foundation so that it stays in place and looks naturally dry instead of oily and shiny.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration does not regulate cosmetic-grade talc. The federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act of 1938 does not require the FDA to review cosmetic products and their ingredients, with the exception of color additives. Asbestos ends up in makeup because of poor regulations involving cosmetic-grade talc, which is also known as talcum powder. Talc and asbestos are minerals that form together. That means talc mined for commercial uses can be contaminated with asbestos — a known cause of lung cancer and mesothelioma.