A Poison Kiss: The Problem of Lead in Lipstick October 11th, 2007 | ||
Independent laboratory testing initiated by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics has found that some lipsticks from top brands do contain lead. In October 2007, we released a report, "A Poison Kiss: The Problem of Lead in Lipstick," detailing test results that showed that lipsticks from top brands sold in the U.S. contained lead. Two-thirds of the 33 samples we tested contained detectable levels of lead; of those, half were above the legal limit for lead in candy. Complete results, including brands and shades tested, are available in the report.
Lead is a potent neurotoxin and linked to numerous other health and reproductive problems — and it doesn't belong in lipstick.
More Information Download the report, "A Poison Kiss: The Problem of Lead in Lipstick" Press release: New Product Tests Find Lead in Lipstick (Oct. 11, 2007) |
