The problem is simple: Asbestos is bad, yet the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not banned its use in cosmetics.

While it is against the law to use any ingredient in a cosmetic that makes the product harmful to consumers when used as directed, asbestos is not specifically included in the list of ingredients prohibited from use in cosmetics.

But it absolutely should be. Once asbestos fibers enter the body, they never dissolve and can cause inflammation and permanent changes to the body's cells.  Prolonged exposure to asbestos can cause life-threatening diseases including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), lung cancer, and mesothelioma.

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Source: Care2
📸: Care2