For decades, people trusted talc powder as a supposedly safe health and beauty solution. People used it to avoid odors and prevent moisture accumulation. In fact, Johnson & Johnson even marketed talc powder as baby powder. Countless parents sprinkled the powder...
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Is asbestos in makeup causing health issues?
Asbestos, a known carcinogen, has long been linked to severe health issues such as lung cancer, mesothelioma, and asbestosis. Surprisingly, recent studies and reports have raised concerns about the presence of asbestos in makeup products, potentially putting...
When big businesses try to avoid responsibility for talc-related cancer
People have used talcum powder for decades as a health and beauty solution. Some companies even marketed this product for use on babies in particular. People have long used talcum powder to fight odor and absorb moisture. Unfortunately, research has begun to connect...
How businesses may try to avoid responsibility for asbestos illnesses
Sometimes people use the word “natural” to imply that something is inherently safe or trustworthy. Asbestos is a perfect example of why that kind of oversimplification can be dangerous. Asbestos occurs naturally. It is a mineral substance that serves as a fire...
How many people used baby powder?
It is almost certain that the number of people who currently use baby powder is smaller than it used to be. Many people used this product for years or even decades on end, mostly for hygiene purposes. Baby powder can help with skin irritation or chaffing, for example....
New way to detect asbestos identified by researchers
Even though asbestos isn’t used in the same ways it was in the past, it’s still in a lot of older buildings. Once it’s discovered, it needs to be remediated so the building can be safely occupied. There are instances in which asbestos isn’t always easy to identify....
Could makeup be the source of someone’s asbestos exposure?
Cosmetics, including makeup, are a staple in many women's daily routines. Women of a certain generation often do not leave the house for any reason without a full face of makeup. Contouring and high-impact makeup looks have become quite popular with younger...
A jury just ordered J&J to pay $260M to a woman with mesothelioma
Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has filed for bankruptcy in an effort to resolve over 60,000 lawsuits by people who claim that they contracted ovarian cancer from the talc in its baby powder. The bankruptcy reorganization plan would provide $6.5 billion to plaintiffs...
Industrial products that may contain talc
Talc is a powdered substance that is commonly associated with baby powder and beauty products. Due to the cosmetic talc industry's advertising, talc used to be viewed as relatively harmless. However, an increasing number of studies have shown that inhaling talc can...
Why might bath and beauty products contain asbestos?
Consumers generally expect that the products sold in stores to be reasonably safe. Especially if the product is for human consumption or use on the body, people expect it to meet certain safety standards. Typically, responsible businesses conduct rigorous safety...