The search results provide information on various aspects of makeup products, including their ingredients, safety, and effectiveness. Here is a summary of the key points:
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Beautycounter: This is a cosmetics company that was founded by a retail executive who wanted to create safer products that performed well. The company has a "never list" of over 1,500 chemicals and ingredients that it avoids using in its products, including formaldehyde and hydroquinone.
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Westman Atelier: This is a new skin care brand created by makeup artist Gucci Westman. The brands Skin Activator serum contains 12 active ingredients, including hyaluronic acid and niacinamide, and is packaged in a heavy matte tube with a magnetic cap.
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Cosmetics safety: The cosmetics industry is largely unregulated, and the FDA has limited power to oversee the safety of cosmetic products. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review is the only panel tasked with determining the safety of individual cosmetic ingredients, but it is funded and staffed by the Personal Care Products Council, the industry lobbying group. Some ingredients used in cosmetics have been tied to cancer, miscarriages, lung diseases, and other ailments.
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Probiotics and essential oils: Some cosmetics brands are incorporating probiotics and prebiotics into their products to improve skin tone and elasticity. Essential oils, which are often added to products for fragrance or antibacterial properties, can be phototoxic and cause skin reactions.
In summary, while some cosmetics companies are taking steps to create safer and more effective products, the cosmetics industry as a whole is largely unregulated, and some ingredients used in cosmetics have been linked to health risks. Consumers should be aware of the ingredients in the products they use and consider choosing products from companies that prioritize safety and transparency.
