Fluorinated compounds in cosmetic products

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Moisturisers, shaving foam and foundation investigated as sources of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances

Swedish scientists have investigated the levels of a group of notorious fluorinated compounds in cosmetic products. Their findings indicate the presence of fluorinated substances unaccounted for by the listed ingredients, along with high concentrations of substances of concern.