PFOA is not Teflon and is not used in makeup. Teflon is Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) and is no longer considered toxic since they stopped using PFOA in its production.
I wouldn't use skin products containing either, of course, but you should get your facts straight.
Noice. I still don't trust Teflon, even if they changed it to polytetrafluoroethylene - reminder that poly-ethylene is a plastic, and they have inserted a fluoride atom, so nice to heat up under your food, don't ya think?
Re, my assertion, I am not talking out of my ass.
Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of man-made chemicals that include Perfluorooctane Sulfonate (PFOS) and Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA). These elements have a negative effect on the health of those exposed to them.
They are all of a similar origin (man made, long-chain carbon molecules, with fluoride bristling all over them). Much of a muchness, but if it smells like a duck...and I am not the only one to think that.
The “No PFAS in Cosmetics Act” was introduced in the US House and Senate on Tuesday, following the release of a new study that found high levels of a marker for toxic PFAS substances in 52% of 231 makeup products purchased in the United States and Canada.
The most common PFAS is polytetrafluoroethylene, the ingredient most commonly known as Teflon, or the coating on pans. But alll in all, we have identified 13 different PFAS chemicals in more than 600 products from 80 brands,”
Also, it is linked to stuff that is marked waterproof on the package, for example,
more than three-quarters of waterproof mascara,
The FDA says they are “intentionally added” to products such as “lotions, cleansers, nail polish, shaving cream, foundation, lipstick, eyeliner, eyeshadow, and mascara”
Please explain your get your facts straight comment.
You are correct that Teflon has been PFOA-free since 2013, however, that does not make it safe to use, in my opinion, since it is merely a change to a different PFA. The warning is to not heat the pan to over 500°F (260°C). which means don't let the pan burn.
It does not fill me with confidence, given that they maintained that Teflon was safe and effective to use for fifty years, before being caught out.
Oh for sure, Teflon is nasty shit, but studies do support the contention that PFOA was the worst part of Teflon in the past. I still don't allow any Teflon cooking pans in my house. Just wanted to make sure the facts were clear.
PFOA is not Teflon and is not used in makeup. Teflon is Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) and is no longer considered toxic since they stopped using PFOA in its production.
I wouldn't use skin products containing either, of course, but you should get your facts straight.
Noice. I still don't trust Teflon, even if they changed it to polytetrafluoroethylene - reminder that poly-ethylene is a plastic, and they have inserted a fluoride atom, so nice to heat up under your food, don't ya think?
Re, my assertion, I am not talking out of my ass.
https://www.culligan.com/support/water-information/what-are-pfas-pfoa-and-pfos#:~:text=Perfluoroalkyl%20and%20polyfluoroalkyl%20substances%20(PFAS,of%20those%20exposed%20to%20them.
They are all of a similar origin (man made, long-chain carbon molecules, with fluoride bristling all over them). Much of a muchness, but if it smells like a duck...and I am not the only one to think that.
So, when I read on June 15, 2021 that
https://edition.cnn.com/2021/06/15/health/makeup-toxic-chemicals-wellness/index.html (sorry for toxic CNN link), but if you don't like that there's https://www.niehs.nih.gov/health/topics/agents/pfc/index.cfm
Also, it is linked to stuff that is marked waterproof on the package, for example,
Please explain your get your facts straight comment.
You said PFOA is Teflon. It is not and never was. Ergo you did not have your facts straight.
You are correct that Teflon has been PFOA-free since 2013, however, that does not make it safe to use, in my opinion, since it is merely a change to a different PFA. The warning is to not heat the pan to over 500°F (260°C). which means don't let the pan burn.
It does not fill me with confidence, given that they maintained that Teflon was safe and effective to use for fifty years, before being caught out.
Oh for sure, Teflon is nasty shit, but studies do support the contention that PFOA was the worst part of Teflon in the past. I still don't allow any Teflon cooking pans in my house. Just wanted to make sure the facts were clear.