Campaign for Safe Cosmetics. (n.d.). Talc. Retrieved from http://www.safecosmetics.org/get-the-facts/chemicals-of-concern/talc/ The first main difference is that while TiO2 gives a nice broad spectrum protection, Zinc Oxide has an even nicerand even broader spectrum protection. It protects against UVB, UVA II, and UVA I almost uniformly, and is considered to be the broadestrange sunscreen available today.

The U.S. government decided that products may contain up to 1% asbestos and be labeled asbestos-free. As a result, hundreds to thousands of asbestos fibers remain in products that aren’t considered asbestos-containing materials in the eyes of the law.

Overall Take

Bomey, N. (2018, March 20). Claire’s Stores jewelry chain files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Retrieved from https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2018/03/19/claires-stores-jewelry-chapter-11-bankruptcy/437259002/ Not sure if you need setting powder of finishing powder? Some brands actually use these terms interchangeably, which makes things a bit more confusing. However, setting powder is typically what you use on top of foundation to ensure it doesn’t go anywhere. It also helps to reduce shine. Finishing powder is similar but it’s for a specific purpose. If you’re going to be photographed and want to have that flawless airbrushed look, finishing powder blurs your fine lines and wrinkles perfectly. While setting powder can be tinted or translucent, finishing powders are typically white. FDA. (2020, March 9). FDA In Brief: FDA Releases Final Report of Talc-containing Cosmetic Products Tested for Asbestos. Retrieved from https://www.fda.gov/news-events/fda-brief/fda-brief-fda-releases-final-report-talc-containing-cosmetic-products-tested-asbestos

It'salso highly stableand non-irritating. So much sothat Zinc Oxide also counts as a skin protectant and anti-irritant. It's also often used to treat skin irritationssuch as diaper rash. Bowker, M. Fatal Deception: The Terrifying Story of How Asbestos is Killing America. New York: Simon & Schuster, 2003. Congress. (n.d.). H.R.1816 - Children’s Product Warning Label Act of 2019. Retrieved from https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/1816/committees?r=140&s=1 In 2019, retailers Justice and Claire’s recalled their children’s makeup products that tested positive for asbestos. Beauty Plus Global recalled its City Color products that tested positive for asbestos in 2019 as well. None of these entities have announced plans to stop using talc or stop selling talc-based cosmetics.EWG. (2020, November 25). Analysis: Talc-Based Cosmetics Test Positive for Asbestos. Retrieved from https://www.ewg.org/release/analysis-talc-based-cosmetics-test-positive-asbestos Long-term exposure to asbestos through talcum powder is known to cause mesothelioma and ovarian cancer. While asbestos-contaminated makeup hasn’t yet been associated with the development of diseases, the risk remains as long as talc goes unregulated in the U.S. U.S. PIRG. (2018, March 13). In Your Face: Makeup found to be contaminated with asbestos. Retrieved from https://uspirgedfund.org/reports/usp/your-face

Simply looking for “all natural” or organic cosmetics isn’t enough to avoid asbestos-contaminated talc. That’s because talc is an all-natural substance. There’s no foolproof way to know if the talc in a product is truly asbestos-free without extensive testing of the individual product. Consumers must look at the product label to see if it contains talc and avoid it if it does. It’s probably wise to avoid talc in general. Some scientific research indicates talc may increase the risk of uterine and ovarian cancer in women and lung cancer among miners. The American Academy of Pediatrics advises against the use of baby powder, which is predominately made of talc, because infants can easily breathe in the powder. American Cancer Society. (2020, February 4). Talcum Powder and Cancer. Retrieved from https://www.cancer.org/cancer/cancer-causes/talcum-powder-and-cancer.html Talc is added to makeup because it creates a soft, silky texture, and it dilutes pigmented products and acts as filler. It is a common ingredient in powder compacts, finishing powders, eye shadows, blushes, foundations and creams. Asbestos ends up in makeup because of poor regulations involving cosmetic-grade talc, which is also known as talcum powder. Talc and asbestos are minerals that form together. That means talc mined for commercial uses can be contaminated with asbestos — a known cause of lung cancer and mesothelioma.

From The Manufacturer

Congress. (n.d.). S.717 - Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2019. Retrieved from https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/717/committees A Beauty Secret since 1935. The creation of a visionary Master Perfumer, Francois Coty, Airspun is a loose face powder blended with air, to provide the ultimate coverage with a lightweight feel. It features particles that are twirled and swirled until they reach a cloud-like softness. This translucent loose face powder can be used to hide tiny lines, wrinkles, and blemishes to give a flawless finish. It is designed with tints that are spread throughout, which are made to lay flat and evenly on the skin. It can be used as a foundation or to set your makeup in place as a finishing agent.This Coty Airspun loose face powder is also dermatologically tested and long-lasting. It comes in a beautifully decorated container that can be easily stored in a vanity drawer or placed in a purse to take with you while on-the-go. It is the softest mineral on Earth and is known for its ability to absorb moisture and reduce the appearance of oily skin. For example, talc-based face powders are commonly used on top of cream foundations to “set” the foundation so that it stays in place and looks naturally dry instead of oily and shiny. As for the disadvantages, Zinc Oxide is also not cosmetically elegant. It leaves a disturbing whitish tint on the skin , although , according to a 2000research paper by Dr. Pinnell, it's slightlyless white than TiO2. Still, it's white and disturbing enough to use Zinc Oxide nanoparticles more and more often.

Gordon, R.E., Fitzgerald, S. & Millette, J. (2014). Asbestos in commercial cosmetic talcum powder as a cause of mesothelioma in women. Retrieved from https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25185462/ LIGHTWEIGHT FORMULA: Exclusive microspun formula established in 1935 for ultra-lightweight, cloud-like feel Geller, M. & Girion L. (2020, June 9). Exclusive: Chanel, Revlon, L'Oreal pivoting away from talc in some products. Retrieved from https://www.reuters.com/article/us-chanel-talc-powder-exclusive/exclusive-chanel-revlon-loreal-pivoting-away-from-talc-in-some-products-idUSKBN23G0GK EPA. (2020, December 30). Final Risk Evaluation for Asbestos, Part 1: Chrysotile Asbestos. Retrieved from https://www.epa.gov/assessing-and-managing-chemicals-under-tsca/final-risk-evaluation-asbestos-part-1-chrysotile If you’re a lover of beauty products, then you know the importance of face powder. However, there are many different kinds that do different things, so it can be overwhelming to find the right one for you. For example, do you need one for setting your makeup or finishing it? Do you need one that is translucent or one that is tinted? There is a lot to consider.CTFA. (2004, September 14). Review of cosmetic talc for listing in the Report on Carcinogens, Twelfth Edition. Retrieved from http://www.asbestosandtalc.com/asbestos%20found%20in%20talcs/2004.09.13%20McEwen%20CTFA%20letter%20to%20NTP.pdf Zaniewski, A. (2018, February 7). Dangerous kids’ makeup must carry warnings, new proposal requires. Retrieved from https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/2018/02/07/asbestos-cosmetics-cancer-claires/316623002/