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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Ellie Muir

UNCOVERED: The makeup brands still using cancer linked forever chemicals - Caught on Camera

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Makeup products sold in the UK by major brands has been found to contain “forever chemicals”.

The pollutants, known as PFAS, have been linked to serious health conditions, including cancer. Poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances are resistant to oil and water, making them highly valuable to the makeup industry due to their long-lasting wear time. They are known as “forever chemicals” because they do not naturally break down.

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