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Eye Cosmetic Safety
	Hair Products (Hair Dyes, Straighteners, Hair-smoothing Products that Release Formaldehyde When Heated)
	“Hypoallergenic” Cosmetics
	Kohl, Kahal, Al-Kahal, or Surma: By Any Name, a Source of Lead Poisoning
	Nail Care Products
	Novelty Makeup (face paint)
	Parabens
	Phthalates
	Tattoos and Permanent Makeup (Reactions, removal, contaminated inks)
	Potential Contaminants
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	Consumer Updates (Articles on trending health concerns)
	Cosmetics and Pregnancy
	Cosmetics Q&A: Answers to frequently asked questions
	Is It a Cosmetic, a Drug, or Both? (Or Is It Soap?)
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