Dangerous Lipsticks

Mar 10, 2012

Oana O.

Someone told me to put some lipstick on the back of my hand and then rub a gold ring over it and it will turn gray, which means it contains lead. The darker the gray, the more lead the lipstick contains and thus the more dangerous for your health it is. I've tried it on Elf and Oriflame lipsticks and they both turned a rather dark gray, but when I checked the contents I could find no trace of lead mentioned; some girls told me that they've tried it on MAC lipsticks and they also turned gray. What do you guys think? Are we in danger? 

Mar 10, 2012

Michelle T.

I heard it's mostly in Red lipsticks

Mar 11, 2012

Heather H.

Here is an excellent article that Paula Begoun wrote about lead in lipstick: http://www.cosmeticscop.com/bulletin/101807-full.htm

Apparently there is more lead in our coffee cups than there is in lipstick. 

Mar 11, 2012

Soma S.

Lead is a big concern and a major cause of underlying health issues. The paint we used to use in our homes and spaces had high traces of this and off-gassed VOCs in the environments we spent most of our time in. Government regulation is slow, but changes are being made so we are not exposed to these harmful chemicals, and I guess the makeup world is one of the last to really regulate this.

I would be concerned, but again, using makeup is a choice, so to each their own. If you care about health and safety, it is good to be aware of your options before shopping as a consumer. You are the only one that is responsible for taking care of yourself. =]

Mar 11, 2012

Shelly T.

Oh, ffs. *head desk*

On an upnote, applause to Heather for the link! :)

Some more reading for you...

http://personalcaretruth.com/2012/02/lead-astray-by-the-campaign-for-scaring-consumers/

http://personalcaretruth.com/2012/02/logic-lead-lipstick-and-legislation/

And an oldie, but a goodie, from Snopes...
http://www.snopes.com/medical/toxins/lipstick.asp