Study: Most U.S. children using potentially toxic makeup, face paints

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(WKRG) – Most U.S. children are using cosmetics and body care products that could contain carcinogens and other toxic chemicals, a new study has found.

About 70 percent of parents surveyed said that their children use items such as glitter, face paint, nail polish, lip gloss and perfumes that are marketed for kids, according to the research, published on Tuesday in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.

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Such products often feature bright colors, animals and cartoon characters that serve “to attract the attention of children,” the authors noted.

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