Cosmetics Quiz: The Truth About Your Makeup
Sources Reviewed by Stephanie S. Gardner, MD on August 31, 2020 Medically Reviewed on August 31, 2020
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FDA: "Organic’ Cosmetics.”
Office on Women's Health: “Cosmetics and Your Health.”
National Institutes of Health: “Incidence of Fungi in Shared-Use Cosmetics Available to the Public.”
American Academy of Ophthalmology: “Keep Your Eyes Beautiful with Safe Makeup Tips.”
FDA: “Kohl, Kajal, Al-Kahal, or Surma: By Any Name, a Source of Lead Poisoning.”
FDA: “Lipstick and Lead: Questions and Answers.”
FDA: “FDA Recall Policy for Cosmetics.”
FDA: “Is It a Cosmetic, a Drug, or Both? (Or Is It Soap?)”
FDA: “Cosmeceutical.”
American Cancer Society: “Cosmetics.”
American Academy of Dermatology: “Skin Cancer Prevention Tips.”
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