AUSTIN, July 27 -- The Texas Attorney General issued the following press release:
Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched investigations into popular products to protect women's health. The OAG is investigating a number of feminine care and cosmetic product brands, including lip balm, lipstick, and other product manufacturers. These industry-wide investigations will determine whether companies are deceiving consumers about the presence of toxic chemicals in their products.
Lip products are designed and marketed to be applied multiple times a day. Reports have revealed that many lip products likely contain harmful ingredients, such as titanium dioxide and other petroleum-based ingredients. Even though these materials are genotoxic, many b...