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Tests find large amounts of lead in lipstick
However, the executive vice president for the Science Cosmetic, Toiletry, and Fragrance Association John Bailey says the FDA “has set strict limits for lead levels allowed in the colors used in lipsticks.” He adds that the products reported by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics “meet these standards.”
Some of the top brands that tested positive for high amounts of lead include L’Oreal Colour Riche “True Red,” L’Oreal Colour Riche “Classic Wine,” Cover Girl Incredifull Lipcolor “Maximum Red,” and Dior Addict “Positive Red.”
“Lead builds up in the body over time and lead-containing lipstick applied several times a day, every day, can add up to significant exposure levels. The latest studies show there is no safe level of lead exposure,” said Mark Mitchell of Connecticut Coalition for Environmental Justice.
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