Hazardous heavy metals contaminate most Halloween make-‐up, tests show
Toxic chemicals lurking in makeup
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Posted: 10/26/2011
Detroit (WXYZ) - The Michigan Network for Children’s Environmental Health released new information today concerning children’s health when it comes to Halloween makeup.
Consumer product researchers at the non-profit Ecology Center have released new test data showing the presence of chemicals in Halloween make-up.
The testing center found that one or more toxic heavy metals in 100 percent of the 31 make-up products tested. For more information click here .
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