Can Cosmetics Pose a Health Hazard?

The Leonard Lopate Show | May 26, 2015

In light of the New York Times articles on the nail salon industry, and the announcements by Gov. Cuomo and Mayor De Blasio to protect workers, Monona Rossol, industrial hygienist and president of  Arts, Crafts & Theater Safety, Inc., discusses the potential dangers of beauty products. She discusses the chemicals found in common beauty supplies, potential health hazards from these products, and whether there are safer alternatives. 

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