Kohl In Your Stocking? FDA Warns Public About Lead-Tainted Eye Cosmetics
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
Popular use of traditional kohl eye products around the globe has given rise to “kohl” cosmetics in the states, including from mainstream brands. Most offerings presumably are so-named on account of their intended use and color effects, rather than their ingredients, but it’s an important distinction from regulatory and safety standpoints that companies may want to clarify for consumers.
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