October 13, 2007 | Health, News
But apparently, it’s true. I’ve heard about lipstick being made from animal fat of diseased animals, and that’s enough to turn my stomach (which is why I try to stick to plant-based lipsticks like Aveda, Cargo, etc.). But lead?
Ladies, we may not like to think about it, but we ingest lipstick. As the day wears on, the lipstick is gradually pulled into your mouth, and where do you think it goes from there?
A consumer rights groups tested lipsticks and found that over half have measurable amounts of lead. Brands like Cover Girl, L’Oreal, and Christian Dior were the worst offenders. You can read the whole story here, it’s pretty shocking.
In addition to the learning disabilities, language and behavioral problems from lead exposure, it’s also been linked to infertility and miscarriages.
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Lead in Lipstick says:
First, kids dying from lead in toys. Now, they find high levels of lead in lipsticks. What’s next - lead in food? Are women going to start dying now too from using lipstick too much?
Freaky!
There’s a detailed report about it at:
November 24th, 2007 at 2:16 pmhttp://www.myproductalert.com/lead-in-lipsticks.html