The coalition of environmental and public health groups, which advocates toxin-free products, announced in a news release on Thursday that 61 percent of the 33 brand- name lipsticks tested had lead levels amounting to 0.03 to 0.65 parts per million (ppm).  The tests were carried out by an independent laboratory.

Lead is a highly toxic chemical that leads to lead poisoning if ingested by children. However the group said that the effect of lead poisoning in adults had not been thoroughly examined. the group said at least one-third of the lipsticks tested had lead levels in excess of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's 0.1 ppm limit in candy.

Lead has also been linked to infertility and miscarriage and is especially dangerous to pregnant women and children.

"We sent to a lab to test for lead. 61 percent of the products of all price levels were contaminated with lead and none of these products listed lead as an ingredient on the label," said Stacy Malkan, a co-founder of the coalition. “It's critical that manufacturers reformulate their product. It's possible to make lipsticks without lead, and all companies should be doing that.”

Among the top brands that tested positve for lead were:
-L’Oreal Colour Riche “True Red” – 0.65 ppm
-L’Oreal Colour Riche “Classic Wine” – 0.58 ppm
-Cover Girl Incredifull Lipcolor “Maximum Red” – 0.56 ppm
-Dior Addict “Positive Red” – 0.21 ppm

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, lead can increase blood pressure and cause infertility, nerve disorders and muscle and joint pain in adults. It can also make you irritable and affect your ability to concentrate and remember.

The current report titled, “A Poison Kiss: The Problem of Lead in Lipstick,” also asks "suppliers to guarantee that raw materials are free of lead and other contaminants, and to join the campaign in demanding that the FDA more strictly regulate personal care products."

For the full report, please visit www.SafeCosmetics.org.

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