Did you know that many store-bought cosmetics are toxic? This may sound shocking, but after learning how little of a role the FDA plays in protecting the public from unsafe cosmetics, it is no surprise at all.

In a government document, the FDA says, “The law does not require cosmetic products and ingredients, other than color additives, to have FDA approval before they go on the market.”

That same document reveals that recalls of dangerous and toxic chemicals found in cosmetics, “are voluntary actions taken by manufacturers of distributors.” That’s like cops expecting you to voluntarily write yourself a ticket for going 100 miles per hour in a 25-mile-per-hour school zone.

Wow. Just… Wow.

So, cosmetic companies basically do whatever they want without consequence, until they get caught. When that happens, they usually just pay a settlement and keep slinging products as usual.

Lawsuits against cosmetic companies are more common than people realize, because it’s not hot news. You have to actively search for articles about the dangers associated with beauty products like the ones called, “Dozens of Lawsuits Claim Hair Relaxers Cause Cancer and Other Health Problems,” and “Talcum Powder Lawsuit Update July, 2023.”