A first-of-its-kind study has found that “forever chemicals” - toxic compounds found in everyday beauty and personal care items like sunscreen, waterproof mascara and lipstick - can seep through human ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

PFAS has been found in various cosmetics, including waterproof mascaras and foundations. A recent study has found PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” can cross the human skin barrier, something experts had ...

For the first time, scientists have found that toxic "forever" chemicals can pass through human skin and enter into our bloodstream. The findings raise new questions about the safety of these ...

A study of 17 commonly used synthetic ‘forever chemicals’ has shown that these toxic substances can readily be absorbed through human skin. New research, published today in Environment International ...

Toxic chemicals used to flame-proof plastic materials can be absorbed into the body through skin, via contact with microplastics, new research shows. The study offers the first experimental evidence ...