TLDR Synthetic cosmetics can harm health and the environment.
The review discusses the environmental and health risks of synthetic cosmetics, highlighting harmful ingredients such as parabens, triclosan, phthalates, and heavy metals like lead and mercury. These substances can lead to health issues, including cancer and endocrine disruption, and pose ecological risks through bioaccumulation and pollution in aquatic environments. The review emphasizes the need for stricter regulations, particularly in the U.S., to align with the E.U.'s more stringent standards. It also calls for sustainable practices in the cosmetics industry to mitigate pollution, habitat destruction, and biodiversity loss caused by the production and disposal of these products.
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