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he latest study has found lead in 61% of the tested lipsticks! What does it mean? "Learning, language and behavioral problems such as lowered IQ, reduced school performance and increased aggression.
While you may not be able to test for lead by rubbing a gold ring on your lipstick as some urban legends suggest, laboratory testing initiated by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics has found that some lipsticks from top brands do contain lead.
Lead is a potent neurotoxin and linked to numerous other health and reproductive problems—and it doesn't belong in lipstick.
For more information, read our press release or download a copy of "A Poison Kiss," our report on lead in lipstick with a complete list of products tested. Then take action by writing a letter to L'Oreal, the brand with the highest lead results in our sample.
Please also read our FAQs specific to lead in lipstick, below. Still can't find the information you need? E-mail us.
Frequently Asked Questions About Lead in Lipstick
Q: Does lipstick really contain lead?
A: According to independent lab tests initiated by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, yes, some lipsticks available for sale in 2007 contain lead. The report, “A Poison Kiss,” names the brands tested and the levels of lead found in them. More than half of 33 top-brand lipsticks tested (61%) contained detectable levels of lead, with levels ranging from 0.03 to 0.65 parts per million (ppm). On ...
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