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Asbestos Still Shows Up in Some Cosmetics. Here's Why.


Asbestos, a notorious carcinogen, was in widespread use throughout the 20th century – from building materials to brake pads and even fake snow on film sets including The Wizard of Oz and White Christmas.

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