By Dr. Mercola
By Dr. Mercola
The annual revenue in the cosmetic industry is over $55 billion,1 yet the U.S. government does not require mandatory testing for these products before they hit store shelves. This means that the lipsticks, moisturizers and lip balms you use may contain more than you bargained for.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is charged with regulating the cosmetic industry2 but not approving products, except for color additives.3 Essentially the FDA is responsible for regulating a cosmetic product only after it has reached the consumer, except if it contains a …read more
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