Nearly half the cosmetics we use contain toxic chemicals that are linked to a range of serious health problems.

PFAs (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) have been discovered in foundation creams, mascaras and lip products.

Researchers at the University of Notre Dame analysed more than 200 cosmetics, and discovered that 56 percent of the foundation creams, 48 percent of lip products and 47 percent of mascaras contained high levels of fluorine, a ‘red flag’ indicator of PFA use.