07 Mar What’s in Your Lipstick?
Why should women be concerned about the contents of their lipsticks? Well, knowing that what we put on our skin get absorbed, whether it’s a nutrient or a toxin. Nutrient logic helps our bodies fight cancer, toxins help create cancer. The FDA has now confirmed with follow up testing that at least 400 lipsticks contain lead, a known carcinogen.
The top ten brands and shades that contain the highest amounts of lead, according to the FDA studies are as follows:
1. Maybeline’s Color Sensation in Pink Petal (Lead content: 7.19 ppm)
2. L’Oreal Colour Riche in Volcanic (Lead content: 7.00 ppm)
3. NARS Semi-Matte in Red Lizard (Lead content: 4.93)
4. Cover Girl Queen Collection Vibrant Hues color in Ruby Remix (Lead content 4.92 ppm)
5. NARS Semi-Matte in Funny Face (Lead content: 4.89)
6. L’Oreal Colour Rich in Tickled Pink (Lead content: 4.45)
7. L’Oreal intensely Moisturizing Lipcolor in Heroic (Lead content: 4.41)
8. Cover Girl Continous Color in Warm Brick (Lead Content: 4.28)
9. Maybelline Color Sensational in Mauve Me. (Lead content: 4.23)
10. Stargazer lipstick in shade “c” (Lead content: 4.12)
A nice alternative is Aveda, check out The Skin Store on the internet for more safe alternative. Stay beautiful, and stay safe!