THE WHAT? Clorox is facing a class action lawsuit alleging that its Burt’s Bees brand has advertised products as ‘natural’ without disclosing that they contain PFAS or ‘forever chemicals’, according to a report published by Classaction.org.
THE DETAILS The products in question, Burt’s Bees All Aflutter Mascara, Burt’s Bees Nourishing Mascara and Burt’s Bees Lip Shimmer, are falsely advertised as being ‘consciously crafted with ingredients from nature’, the proposed suit alleges, because ‘reasonable customers expect that cosmetic products marketed and sold to be applied to a person’s face and skin, and especially near the eyes and on lips, will not contain dangerous, human-made chemicals like PFAS’. Further, the brand’s website claims that the company’s products are formulated without ‘chemicals of concern’.
THE WHY? The complaint claims that independent testing found markers for PFAS in the products in question and exposure to polyfluoroalkyl substances is thought to cause a variety of health concerns.
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Key aspects of aesthetic injectable companies include:
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Product Development: These companies research, develop, and manufacture aesthetic injectables such as dermal fillers, botulinum toxins (e.g., Botox), collagen stimulators, and other specialized formulations. They often innovate new products to meet evolving market demands and technological advancements.
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Customer Support: Aesthetic injectable companies offer customer support services to healthcare providers and consumers, addressing inquiries, providing product information, and assisting with product usage and troubleshooting.
