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What's in your lotion? A guide to personal care product safety

Life Kit: Health

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This chapter delves into the historical backdrop of cosmetic safety laws, beginning with the hazardous Lashlure mascara from 1933. It discusses the establishment of the FDA's regulatory power through the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, while also addressing the persisting inadequacies in oversight that permit dangerous products to reach consumers.

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