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A new analysis by the FDA reports that lead levels in many lipsticks are higher than those reported in 2007 by the consumer advocacy group Campaign for Safe Cosmetics. The average level of lead found in twenty two different lipsticks, all red was 1.7 parts per million, which is more than 10 times higher than the standard imposed on candy. No brand names of lipsticks tested were listed in the study but it was acknowledged that lipsticks from three specific manufacturers had the highest amounts of lead.
While the Personal Care Products Council, which represents the cosmetic and personal care products industry, believes the lead levels found are safe, Dr. Sean Palfrey, a professor of pediatrics and public health at Boston University School of Medicine and medical director of Boston's Lead Poisoning Prevention Program, warns that basically no lead is really good for you so if small amounts were to build up to more toxic amounts over time that could endanger fetuses and children.
If you use a lipstick on your mouth everyday why use one that has lead when you can use an equally adequate lipstick without lead?? The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics has called on the FDA to "immediately set standards to require manufacturers to minimize lead in lipstick to the lowest achievable levels."
To read more articles by Dr. Ufberg go to: www.examiner.com/x-22045-NY-Health-Examiner
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