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Lawsuits Expose Asbestos Danger in Makeup

Recent lawsuits against cosmetic companies in the US reveal a hidden danger in beauty products: asbestos in talcum powder, which has led to cases of mesothelioma, a severe and incurable cancer. British women, including Hannah Fletcher, are suing U.S cosmetic companies claiming their disease was caused by asbestos fibers in talc-based makeup. Despite reassurances from brands like Estée Lauder and Clinique that their talc is asbestos-free, concerns remain due to the presence of asbestos in...