COTY Airspun Loose Face Powder - Translucent

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EPA. (2020, December 30). Final Risk Evaluation for Asbestos, Part 1: Chrysotile Asbestos. Retrieved from https://www.epa.gov/assessing-and-managing-chemicals-under-tsca/final-risk-evaluation-asbestos-part-1-chrysotile Simply looking for “all natural” or organic cosmetics isn’t enough to avoid asbestos-contaminated talc. That’s because talc is an all-natural substance. There’s no foolproof way to know if the talc in a product is truly asbestos-free without extensive testing of the individual product. Consumers must look at the product label to see if it contains talc and avoid it if it does.

It’s probably wise to avoid talc in general. Some scientific research indicates talc may increase the risk of uterine and ovarian cancer in women and lung cancer among miners. The American Academy of Pediatrics advises against the use of baby powder, which is predominately made of talc, because infants can easily breathe in the powder. 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 Gordon, R.E., Fitzgerald, S. & Millette, J. (2014). Asbestos in commercial cosmetic talcum powder as a cause of mesothelioma in women. Retrieved from https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25185462/ Not sure if you need setting powder of finishing powder? Some brands actually use these terms interchangeably, which makes things a bit more confusing. However, setting powder is typically what you use on top of foundation to ensure it doesn’t go anywhere. It also helps to reduce shine. Finishing powder is similar but it’s for a specific purpose. If you’re going to be photographed and want to have that flawless airbrushed look, finishing powder blurs your fine lines and wrinkles perfectly. While setting powder can be tinted or translucent, finishing powders are typically white. American Cancer Society. (2020, February 4). Talcum Powder and Cancer. Retrieved from https://www.cancer.org/cancer/cancer-causes/talcum-powder-and-cancer.htmlU.S. PIRG. (2018, March 13). In Your Face: Makeup found to be contaminated with asbestos. Retrieved from https://uspirgedfund.org/reports/usp/your-face A Beauty Secret since 1935. The creation of a visionary Master Perfumer, Francois Coty, Airspun is a loose face powder blended with air, to provide the ultimate coverage with a lightweight feel. It features particles that are twirled and swirled until they reach a cloud-like softness. This translucent loose face powder can be used to hide tiny lines, wrinkles, and blemishes to give a flawless finish. It is designed with tints that are spread throughout, which are made to lay flat and evenly on the skin. It can be used as a foundation or to set your makeup in place as a finishing agent.This Coty Airspun loose face powder is also dermatologically tested and long-lasting. It comes in a beautifully decorated container that can be easily stored in a vanity drawer or placed in a purse to take with you while on-the-go. A Beauty Secret since 1935. The creation of a visionary Master Perfumer, Francois Coty, Airspun is a loose face powder blended with air, to provide the ultimate coverage with a lightweight feel. It features particles that are twirled and swirled until they reach a cloud-like softness. This translucent loose face powder can be used to hide tiny lines, wrinkles, and blemishes to give a flawless finish. It is designed with tints that are spread throughout, which are made to lay flat and evenly on the skin. It can be used as a foundation or to set your makeup in place as a finishing agent. This Coty Airspun loose face powder is also dermatologically tested and long-lasting. It comes in a beautifully decorated container that can be easily stored in a vanity drawer or placed in a purse to take with you while on-the-go. The Shades

Don’t assume brands that claim to be asbestos-free, organic or natural are totally free of 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. Long-term exposure to asbestos through talcum powder is known to cause mesothelioma and ovarian cancer. While asbestos-contaminated makeup hasn’t yet been associated with the development of diseases, the risk remains as long as talc goes unregulated in the U.S. 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 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.As for the disadvantages, Zinc Oxide is also not cosmetically elegant. It leaves a disturbing whitish tint on the skin , although , according to a 2000research paper by Dr. Pinnell, it's slightlyless white than TiO2. Still, it's white and disturbing enough to use Zinc Oxide nanoparticles more and more often. FDA. (2020, August 18). Talc. Retrieved from https://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/cosmetic-ingredients/talc 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. Congress. (n.d.). S.717 - Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2019. Retrieved from https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/717/committees Stoiber, 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

In 1976, the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association (now known as the Personal Care Products Council) asked its members to use asbestos-free talc in their products. While the FDA says that it “considers it unacceptable for cosmetic talc to be contaminated with asbestos,” there are no U.S. laws or regulations that strictly prohibit talc used in consumer products from containing asbestos. Asbestos in Children’s Makeup Claire’s and Justice recalled these products, but the retailers have not announced plans to discontinue sales of all talc-based makeup products. Why Is Asbestos in Cosmetics Dangerous?Face powders are an essential item to have in your makeup kit when you want a polished look that isn’t greasy or oily. If you use a liquid foundation as many people do, then applying a powder over top not only helps to set the product on your skin but also helps to ensure there isn’t additional shine. If you’ve got fine lines and wrinkles on your face, face powder can help to reduce the chances of your foundation settling into those creases. You can also use face powder to set other cream products other than foundation, such as cream eyeshadow.

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? The greatest risk comes from loose powder products such as baby powder, finishing powder and compact foundation. When these products are contaminated with asbestos, they pose an inhalation risk that could lead to lung cancer or mesothelioma. 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.FDA. (2020, March 9). FDA In Brief: FDA Releases Final Report of Talc-containing Cosmetic Products Tested for Asbestos. Retrieved from https://www.fda.gov/news-events/fda-brief/fda-brief-fda-releases-final-report-talc-containing-cosmetic-products-tested-asbestos LIGHTWEIGHT FORMULA: Exclusive microspun formula established in 1935 for ultra-lightweight, cloud-like feel 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/ 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-products A U.S. Environmental Protection Agency risk evaluation of chrysotile asbestos began in 2019. Part one of the review previously found that chrysotile poses an unreasonable risk to human health. The second and final part of the review, which will involve assessing legacy uses and disposal of asbestos, was supposed to be published mid-2021. A lawsuit health and environmental groups filed against the agency in May 2021 requests a deadline for the risk evaluation. The agency issued a final rule in 2019 that prevents new uses of asbestos from being manufactured in the U.S. or imported without a review.