FDA Study finds Lead Levels in Lipstick -- No Standard for Lead in Lipstick
The Food and Drug Administration completed a study finding lead in lipsticks at higher levels than those detected by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics in a 2007 study.
There were 20 lipsticks tested by the FDA (brands have not been disclosed) and lead was found in all 20. The levels were 0.09 to 3.06 parts per million - four times higher than the highest level reported in by CSC. In testing these lipsticks, a new method was used that concluded that earlier methods likely underestimated lead levels.
The FDA did not release the names of the brands with the highest levels; however, the CSC report found that L'Oreal, Maybelline and Cover Girl had consistently tested with higher lead levels.
"Since recent science suggest that there is truly no safe lead exposure for pregnant women, it is disturbing that manufacturers are allowed to continue to sell lead-containing lipstick," said Sean Palfrey, M.D., medical director of Boston's Lead Poisoning Prevention Program.
FDA found an average lead level in lipstick more than 10 times higher than its own standard for lead in candy. Yet FDA has no standard for lead in lipstick.
If you are interested in obtaining additional information on the lead levels in lipsticks or the toxins in any beauty products go to Campaign for Safe Cosmetics.
The Food and Drug Administration completed a study finding lead in lipsticks at higher levels than those detected by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics in a 2007 study.
There were 20 lipsticks tested by the FDA (brands have not been disclosed) and lead was found in all 20. The levels were 0.09 to 3.06 parts per million - four times higher than the highest level reported in by CSC. In testing these lipsticks, a new method was used that concluded that earlier methods likely underestimated lead levels.
The FDA did not release the names of the brands with the highest levels; however, the CSC report found that L'Oreal, Maybelline and Cover Girl had consistently tested with higher lead levels.
"Since recent science suggest that there is truly no safe lead exposure for pregnant women, it is disturbing that manufacturers are allowed to continue to sell lead-containing lipstick," said Sean Palfrey, M.D., medical director of Boston's Lead Poisoning Prevention Program.
FDA found an average lead level in lipstick more than 10 times higher than its own standard for lead in candy. Yet FDA has no standard for lead in lipstick.
If you are interested in obtaining additional information on the lead levels in lipsticks or the toxins in any beauty products go to Campaign for Safe Cosmetics.
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