Lead in Lipsticks - Toxic
I came across an article that mentioned lipstick manufactured in the US alone contains extremely high levels of lead, and this is according to a new study by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics.
61 percent of 33 name-brand lipsticks tested in September contained lead levels ranging from 0.03 to 0.65 parts per million. The article also mentioned one-third of the lipsticks had more lead than the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s 0.1 parts per million limit for lead in candy.
Although lipstick is ingested directly into your body, the FDA has not set a lead limit for the cosmetic.
Lead is a known neurotoxin that can cause learning, language, and behavioral problems, cross the placenta and interfere with normal fetal development, as well as possibly cause infertility and miscarriage.
The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics is calling for cosmetics makers to remove lead from their products, and for the FDA to strictly regulate personal care products. Good thing I don’t wear make up except for special occasions. 
Sou desu neh? That means I mus refrain from kisses for the time being
Comment by Kimura — November 16, 2007 @ 8:33 pm
Haha! Not a problem cos these cuties http://kawaiikorner.jotblogs.com/ look good even without make up. LOLS!
Comment by Cute Japanese Girls — November 16, 2007 @ 8:35 pm