The Unregulated Wild West of Cosmetics Chemicals

Author:: linktv
Publisher:: Link TV
Publication Date:: 10 December 2013
Tags:: Africa, Health and Medicine, Women and Gender

Cosmetics and personal care products are among the least regulated consumer products on the market today. Of the 12,000 chemicals used in the cosmetics industry today, some 80 percent have never been assessed for safety. Mia Davis of the Beautycounter takes a candid look at look at cosmetic safety and what consumers need to know.

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The Unregulated Wild West of Cosmetics Chemicals

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