Environmental Working Group: FDA reports over 50 PFAS ingredients intentionally added to 1,700 personal care products

Companies aren’t required to test cosmetics ingredients, including PFAS, for safety before using them in products. For over 20 years, EWG has advised consumers to avoid personal care products with PFAS. More recently, several states, including California, have taken steps to prevent the use of PFAS in cosmetics. These state laws aim to keep harmful substances out of products used every day and could help drive development of safer, PFAS-free cosmetics. As of 2024, more than 50 PFAS ingredients were used in almost 1,700 unique products, the report finds. The ingredients are added to cosmetics with claims of improving product texture, durability and water resistance and enhancing skin-smoothing or shine effects. Results HERE.