i just got an e-mail saying that there are quantities of lead in a lot of brands of lipstick ,that u can verify this by puting some on your hand and rubbing it with a gold ring ,if it turns black it means it contains lead.of course we get lots of scare.u silly mails like this,im hoping that it is a sick joke realy.....Is what i hear about lipstick having lead in it true?
No - lead is not used in cosmetics.
Lead was used in cosmetics in ancient Rome, France in the 1800's, etc. but not any more.
Y! Search Results on Lead in Lipstick Hoax: http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=lead+in鈥?/a>
Link to a dictionary of current cosmetic ingredients: http://www.cosmeticscop.com/learn/dictio鈥?/a>Is what i hear about lipstick having lead in it true?
no
Im not sure...but i do know that theres fish sales in it. But if it wasnt safe to use then it wouldnt be sold so no need to worry lol
Yes, and apparently the lipstick that says it stays on forever and last forever are the worst offenders.
i dont think they would put lead in lipsticks .
check out www.snopes.com for all urban legends like this....
Friday, June 25, 2010
Did you know that lipstick, lip gloss, and such has a lot of lead in it?
I am worried that my daughters are being poisined by the makeup industry. How about you?Did you know that lipstick, lip gloss, and such has a lot of lead in it?
Yes, and in a lifetime an average woman can swallow up to 4lbs of lipstick. But women have worn lipstick foreeeeeeever! the amounts pass FDA regulation, so it isn't harmful to any MAJOR extent unless they are eating tubes of it at a time.
Just read the ingrediants and find one with a non lead base. Better yet, find an all organic one with no lead!Did you know that lipstick, lip gloss, and such has a lot of lead in it?
Even though I picked you as the best answer, I still am worried, the FDA continues to have thier problems regulating lead. Lead cannot naturally leave our bodies without doctors intervention. Report Abuse
First of all, we all need to do more research on this topic. It's true that some makeup companies add some potentially toxic chemicals in their cosmetics. But guess what??? So does everyone else, pretty much.
Now, I'm not saying this is a good thing (rather, this is really scary!) but I find it ironic that we're making a big deal about lipstick when we should really be concerned about SHAMPOO, CLEANSERS, SUNSCREEN LOTIONS, MOISTURIZERS, etc. Those have a lot of potential toxins inside that we have never paid attention to before.
About the lead in lipstick--it's also been found that the lead in these lipsticks contain small amounts of lead, small enough not to make anyone sick. Besides, we're not EATING the tube of lipstick! The aspect of this situation is the fact that there IS lead, even if it's a small amount. But again, go back to the other products as well, most of which contain cancer-causing agents and harmful substances that are not as regulated by the FDA.
I try to buy organic when I can, and try to limit the amount of chemicals that are going into my body. Check out a great website that I ALWAYS use to purchase my products--it's called Skin Deep Cosmetics Database.
Also did you know that some lipstick brands are cancerous? Yah very true But i really dont think she will be poisoned just find something else like lip smackers chapstick or something..?
It's not ';a lot'; of lead, its trace amounts. In October the FDA said they would research the products.
Yes, i have read it from an e-mail. Lead makes the lipstick longer-lasting
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Yes, and in a lifetime an average woman can swallow up to 4lbs of lipstick. But women have worn lipstick foreeeeeeever! the amounts pass FDA regulation, so it isn't harmful to any MAJOR extent unless they are eating tubes of it at a time.
Just read the ingrediants and find one with a non lead base. Better yet, find an all organic one with no lead!Did you know that lipstick, lip gloss, and such has a lot of lead in it?
Even though I picked you as the best answer, I still am worried, the FDA continues to have thier problems regulating lead. Lead cannot naturally leave our bodies without doctors intervention. Report Abuse
First of all, we all need to do more research on this topic. It's true that some makeup companies add some potentially toxic chemicals in their cosmetics. But guess what??? So does everyone else, pretty much.
Now, I'm not saying this is a good thing (rather, this is really scary!) but I find it ironic that we're making a big deal about lipstick when we should really be concerned about SHAMPOO, CLEANSERS, SUNSCREEN LOTIONS, MOISTURIZERS, etc. Those have a lot of potential toxins inside that we have never paid attention to before.
About the lead in lipstick--it's also been found that the lead in these lipsticks contain small amounts of lead, small enough not to make anyone sick. Besides, we're not EATING the tube of lipstick! The aspect of this situation is the fact that there IS lead, even if it's a small amount. But again, go back to the other products as well, most of which contain cancer-causing agents and harmful substances that are not as regulated by the FDA.
I try to buy organic when I can, and try to limit the amount of chemicals that are going into my body. Check out a great website that I ALWAYS use to purchase my products--it's called Skin Deep Cosmetics Database.
Also did you know that some lipstick brands are cancerous? Yah very true But i really dont think she will be poisoned just find something else like lip smackers chapstick or something..?
It's not ';a lot'; of lead, its trace amounts. In October the FDA said they would research the products.
Yes, i have read it from an e-mail. Lead makes the lipstick longer-lasting
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Is a 72 year old Republican and a pit bull with lipstick really what we need right now to lead our country?
Why is that that Obama, a man that consistently rallies for ';change'; in the government, would pick a man with 35 years in the senate as a face for ';change?';
Hillary Clinton was right when she endorsed McCain over Obama, because all Obama has is a speech from 2002.
Look for yourself...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMVOT-IH8鈥?/a>
Now that Obama has offered to help pay off Hillary's $20 Million in campaign debt, she's on his side. It sounds like Barak is very versed in the traditional way of doing politics in Illinois. I don't see any ';change'; there.
The only hope for positive change lies with McCain.Is a 72 year old Republican and a pit bull with lipstick really what we need right now to lead our country?
Yes, McCain has shown in his campaign that he is a lot better strategist, leader and politician than Obama. Let me explain.
A few weeks ago Obama had the lead in the polls and was well on his way to the White House. All he had to do was choose the right VP and he failed. If Hilliary would have been his choice, it would have united the democratic party which was split because of the primaries. Instead of getting the person who got as many votes as he did in the primaries and uniting his own party and widened his lead he chose Biden. His campaign slogan was about change, he chose a VP that is a lifelong Washington insider and who's son is a lobbyist. This pretty much undermined his change campaign and left the door open to McCain. The choice shows that he was not able to unite his party and give them what they wanted. If he can't make desicions that are right for his own party, how is he ever going to work with republicans in congress to get his agenda passed. He can't.
On the contrary a few weeks ago McCain was behind in the polls and didn't have the backing of the right wing of the republican party because of his moderate views. He chose a VP candidate that united his party and got the right wing to support him. He chose someone who was not a Washington insider and has been able to distance himself from the current administration and take away the mantra of change from Obama. He has defined his change by saying he is going to clean up Washington of politics as usual. This is the kind of change American's have wanted for years and his VP has a history of doing that in her state. His choice also has the chance to get some women voters who would have voted for Hilliary. I know that not many Hilliary supporters would vote for McCain just because he has a woman on his ticket but some will. I am sure that some women were going to vote for Hilliary just because she is a woman, just like some people will vote for Obama because he is black. Those women will vote for McCain because it is their chance to vote for a woman. This has energized McCain's campaign and closed the gaps in the polls.
If you look at the desicions by the candidates you can tell that John McCain is a better leader and stratigegist that Barack Obama. Barack was unable to unite his party and define his position of change. McCain was able to unite his party and define change that American needs and wants. Is a 72 year old Republican and a pit bull with lipstick really what we need right now to lead our country?
Yes they are,they have a plan and know the issues.They will stick to their beliefs and will do what is needed to help us out of this economic slowdown.
The other party is prone to changing their mind on issues as their popularity drops.It is a bad trait to follow the consensus.Sometimes the right decision isn't always a popular one.
Yes...I do. I trust McCain and Palin to do the right thing, especially concerning the war. Remember, Palin's son was just deployed to Iraq. Don't you think she wants her son to come back home soon? and alive?
BrewerB: You're entry is just wrong...VERY FUNNY...but wrong. :)
no we need a muslim who hasnt voted on most of the issue while he was in the senate. and of course a first lady that hates everything about the country
Better than the alternative.
Better than a closet terrorist with an extra from planet of the apes for a wife.
it is better then the alternative
NO WAY. He is a sell out and she is just a dancing bear who is only allowed to read off of prepared script.
I'll take the 72 year old and the pitt bull.
How in the world...do you get lipstick onto a pit-bull?
Is an America hater that will bow down to our enemies?
Much better than a socialist, wouldn't you say? I would!
Yes
hell no! they want to make all our choices for us! we dont need 4 more years of the last 8 years! what happened to freedom?
VOTE OBAMA!
Yes, but the 72 year old Republican we need is Reagan.
Hillary Clinton was right when she endorsed McCain over Obama, because all Obama has is a speech from 2002.
Look for yourself...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMVOT-IH8鈥?/a>
Now that Obama has offered to help pay off Hillary's $20 Million in campaign debt, she's on his side. It sounds like Barak is very versed in the traditional way of doing politics in Illinois. I don't see any ';change'; there.
The only hope for positive change lies with McCain.Is a 72 year old Republican and a pit bull with lipstick really what we need right now to lead our country?
Yes, McCain has shown in his campaign that he is a lot better strategist, leader and politician than Obama. Let me explain.
A few weeks ago Obama had the lead in the polls and was well on his way to the White House. All he had to do was choose the right VP and he failed. If Hilliary would have been his choice, it would have united the democratic party which was split because of the primaries. Instead of getting the person who got as many votes as he did in the primaries and uniting his own party and widened his lead he chose Biden. His campaign slogan was about change, he chose a VP that is a lifelong Washington insider and who's son is a lobbyist. This pretty much undermined his change campaign and left the door open to McCain. The choice shows that he was not able to unite his party and give them what they wanted. If he can't make desicions that are right for his own party, how is he ever going to work with republicans in congress to get his agenda passed. He can't.
On the contrary a few weeks ago McCain was behind in the polls and didn't have the backing of the right wing of the republican party because of his moderate views. He chose a VP candidate that united his party and got the right wing to support him. He chose someone who was not a Washington insider and has been able to distance himself from the current administration and take away the mantra of change from Obama. He has defined his change by saying he is going to clean up Washington of politics as usual. This is the kind of change American's have wanted for years and his VP has a history of doing that in her state. His choice also has the chance to get some women voters who would have voted for Hilliary. I know that not many Hilliary supporters would vote for McCain just because he has a woman on his ticket but some will. I am sure that some women were going to vote for Hilliary just because she is a woman, just like some people will vote for Obama because he is black. Those women will vote for McCain because it is their chance to vote for a woman. This has energized McCain's campaign and closed the gaps in the polls.
If you look at the desicions by the candidates you can tell that John McCain is a better leader and stratigegist that Barack Obama. Barack was unable to unite his party and define his position of change. McCain was able to unite his party and define change that American needs and wants. Is a 72 year old Republican and a pit bull with lipstick really what we need right now to lead our country?
Yes they are,they have a plan and know the issues.They will stick to their beliefs and will do what is needed to help us out of this economic slowdown.
The other party is prone to changing their mind on issues as their popularity drops.It is a bad trait to follow the consensus.Sometimes the right decision isn't always a popular one.
Yes...I do. I trust McCain and Palin to do the right thing, especially concerning the war. Remember, Palin's son was just deployed to Iraq. Don't you think she wants her son to come back home soon? and alive?
BrewerB: You're entry is just wrong...VERY FUNNY...but wrong. :)
no we need a muslim who hasnt voted on most of the issue while he was in the senate. and of course a first lady that hates everything about the country
Better than the alternative.
Better than a closet terrorist with an extra from planet of the apes for a wife.
it is better then the alternative
NO WAY. He is a sell out and she is just a dancing bear who is only allowed to read off of prepared script.
I'll take the 72 year old and the pitt bull.
How in the world...do you get lipstick onto a pit-bull?
Is an America hater that will bow down to our enemies?
Much better than a socialist, wouldn't you say? I would!
Yes
hell no! they want to make all our choices for us! we dont need 4 more years of the last 8 years! what happened to freedom?
VOTE OBAMA!
Yes, but the 72 year old Republican we need is Reagan.
Some women say's that Bee Lucious lipstick don't have lead on it. How sure are they that it don't have lead.
Probably pretty sure, because most of them check the inbgredients label. And lead isn't listedSome women say's that Bee Lucious lipstick don't have lead on it. How sure are they that it don't have lead.
organic lipsticks usually don't contain lead, i don't know about bee luscious - their customer service will know for sure - , but dr. hauschka, mineralfusion cosmetics, and many other organic brands don't have it in their extensive ingredient list. whole foods market stores carry several different brands of organic make-up./// i just checked www.beeroyalproducts.com, they offer a ';lead free'; lipstick, so there you go, enjoy !Some women say's that Bee Lucious lipstick don't have lead on it. How sure are they that it don't have lead.
They read the label on the package. Or they go to their website and look it up.
Well I went to the web-site, looked up the phone number and called them. It's easy most companies have a ';Contact us'; page. It usually list an email address and or phone number.feel the rain on your skin
organic lipsticks usually don't contain lead, i don't know about bee luscious - their customer service will know for sure - , but dr. hauschka, mineralfusion cosmetics, and many other organic brands don't have it in their extensive ingredient list. whole foods market stores carry several different brands of organic make-up./// i just checked www.beeroyalproducts.com, they offer a ';lead free'; lipstick, so there you go, enjoy !Some women say's that Bee Lucious lipstick don't have lead on it. How sure are they that it don't have lead.
They read the label on the package. Or they go to their website and look it up.
Well I went to the web-site, looked up the phone number and called them. It's easy most companies have a ';Contact us'; page. It usually list an email address and or phone number.
Does New York Color cosmetics lipstick contain lead?
Which one contain the lowest level of lead?
Ultra Moist lip wear lipstick....Colors:sheer red, retro red or Ultra last lip wear...Colors: smooch, English roseDoes New York Color cosmetics lipstick contain lead?
as far as i know none of them containlead because it is poisonous!!!
Ultra Moist lip wear lipstick....Colors:sheer red, retro red or Ultra last lip wear...Colors: smooch, English roseDoes New York Color cosmetics lipstick contain lead?
as far as i know none of them containlead because it is poisonous!!!
Do someone know if nyx round lipstick have lead?thank you?
Read the ingredients, No they do not. They only cosmetics I worry about that are dollar store cosmetics and others made in china.Do someone know if nyx round lipstick have lead?thank you?
nothing has led in it any more...since the FDA banned it from products
nothing has led in it any more...since the FDA banned it from products
Long lasting lipstick,does it have lead in it?
Some one just told me long lasting lipstick has lead in to make it stay on. Is this true?Long lasting lipstick,does it have lead in it?
yes and too many harmful chemicals ehich can harm your lips permanantlyLong lasting lipstick,does it have lead in it?
yes indeed, its better not to use it.
All lipsticks have lead. Why? Because lead is used for the colors of the lipsticks!
There's nothing to worry about this issue coz they just put enough lead to lipstick, which won't harm the woman's health!
I heard that thing way b4, and this was what i got from the net...
Comments: False. This fear-mongering email is long on misinformation and short on verified facts. Laboratory tests have shown that some name-brand lipsticks sold in the U.S. do contain trace amounts of lead from the dyes used in their manufacture, but the lead content of these coloring agents is strictly controlled by the Food %26amp; Drug Administration to meet currently accepted safety standards and pose no serious health threat, according to a statement from the American Cancer Society.
Moreover, the message is both inaccurate and misleading when it implies that cancer is the main health hazard posed by lead exposure. Though it is indeed listed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as a probable human carcinogen, lead has other, more direct health effects -- including brain damage, nerve disorders and reproductive problems -- that are far more worrisome.
Thus the information in this email is totally untrue and it should not be forwarded to others. Lipsticks manufactured by the companies named in the message do not contain dangerous levels of lead. Of course, it might be possible that illegally imported lipsticks or those procured in countries that do not stringently regulate the manufacture of cosmetics might contain dangerous substances. However, in most modern nations, lipsticks bought from reputable cosmetics companies are likely to be perfectly safe.
Lead in lipstick causing cancer
I have recently read that many lipsticks contain lead and this can cause cancer - is this true?
This question has come up because an email circulates from time to time saying that lipsticks contain lead and therefore cause cancer. This isn't true. The email appears to be one of the many hoax emails claiming that a variety of everyday products can cause cancer. We've had deodorant, shampoo, washing up liquid and now lipstick. None of these claims are true and just spread alarm unnecessarily.
This particular email says that a number of well known brands of lipstick contain lead. It claims that the longer your lipstick stays on, the more lead it contains. The email goes on to tell you how to test if the lipsticks you wear contain lead. It suggests that you put some lipstick on your hand scrape a gold ring across it and if the lipstick stripe turns black then it has lead in it. None of this is true.
Will scratching lipstick with a gold ring show you how much lead is in it? Basically no! No such test could give you this information. This seems to be based on some ancient alchemy myth but has become rather garbled.
The UK has strict laws about the production of cosmetic products. Manufacturers cannot sell a new product to the public before it has been safety tested. An organisation called The Cosmetic Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA) provides information about regulation of cosmetics in the UK. The CTPA abides by regulations set out by the European Community. These list substances that are banned from cosmetics. Lead is banned from all cosmetics, apart from hair dyes. You are most likely to be exposed to lead if you work in the paint industry or make lead batteries. The Health and Safety Executive monitor workplace health in the UK. They say that lead cannot be absorbed through the skin. If you do have too much lead in your body, the likely results are headaches, sickness, tiredness and irritability. Long term lead exposure may cause problems with kidneys and nerves, not cancer.
In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates the lead content in food and cosmetics. They say that if there is any lead in lipstick, it is likely to be such a small amount that it will not be harmful. Another American organisation called the National Lead Information Centre provides information about lead hazards. We have searched their website and have not been able to find any references to lipstick posing a threat.
SERIOUSLY?
Lead is not in any kind of lipstick. Give me a freakin' break. Lead is a dangerous substance to ingest, and they aren't going to put it in lipstick.
Geez.
yes and too many harmful chemicals ehich can harm your lips permanantlyLong lasting lipstick,does it have lead in it?
yes indeed, its better not to use it.
All lipsticks have lead. Why? Because lead is used for the colors of the lipsticks!
There's nothing to worry about this issue coz they just put enough lead to lipstick, which won't harm the woman's health!
I heard that thing way b4, and this was what i got from the net...
Comments: False. This fear-mongering email is long on misinformation and short on verified facts. Laboratory tests have shown that some name-brand lipsticks sold in the U.S. do contain trace amounts of lead from the dyes used in their manufacture, but the lead content of these coloring agents is strictly controlled by the Food %26amp; Drug Administration to meet currently accepted safety standards and pose no serious health threat, according to a statement from the American Cancer Society.
Moreover, the message is both inaccurate and misleading when it implies that cancer is the main health hazard posed by lead exposure. Though it is indeed listed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as a probable human carcinogen, lead has other, more direct health effects -- including brain damage, nerve disorders and reproductive problems -- that are far more worrisome.
Thus the information in this email is totally untrue and it should not be forwarded to others. Lipsticks manufactured by the companies named in the message do not contain dangerous levels of lead. Of course, it might be possible that illegally imported lipsticks or those procured in countries that do not stringently regulate the manufacture of cosmetics might contain dangerous substances. However, in most modern nations, lipsticks bought from reputable cosmetics companies are likely to be perfectly safe.
Lead in lipstick causing cancer
I have recently read that many lipsticks contain lead and this can cause cancer - is this true?
This question has come up because an email circulates from time to time saying that lipsticks contain lead and therefore cause cancer. This isn't true. The email appears to be one of the many hoax emails claiming that a variety of everyday products can cause cancer. We've had deodorant, shampoo, washing up liquid and now lipstick. None of these claims are true and just spread alarm unnecessarily.
This particular email says that a number of well known brands of lipstick contain lead. It claims that the longer your lipstick stays on, the more lead it contains. The email goes on to tell you how to test if the lipsticks you wear contain lead. It suggests that you put some lipstick on your hand scrape a gold ring across it and if the lipstick stripe turns black then it has lead in it. None of this is true.
Will scratching lipstick with a gold ring show you how much lead is in it? Basically no! No such test could give you this information. This seems to be based on some ancient alchemy myth but has become rather garbled.
The UK has strict laws about the production of cosmetic products. Manufacturers cannot sell a new product to the public before it has been safety tested. An organisation called The Cosmetic Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA) provides information about regulation of cosmetics in the UK. The CTPA abides by regulations set out by the European Community. These list substances that are banned from cosmetics. Lead is banned from all cosmetics, apart from hair dyes. You are most likely to be exposed to lead if you work in the paint industry or make lead batteries. The Health and Safety Executive monitor workplace health in the UK. They say that lead cannot be absorbed through the skin. If you do have too much lead in your body, the likely results are headaches, sickness, tiredness and irritability. Long term lead exposure may cause problems with kidneys and nerves, not cancer.
In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates the lead content in food and cosmetics. They say that if there is any lead in lipstick, it is likely to be such a small amount that it will not be harmful. Another American organisation called the National Lead Information Centre provides information about lead hazards. We have searched their website and have not been able to find any references to lipstick posing a threat.
SERIOUSLY?
Lead is not in any kind of lipstick. Give me a freakin' break. Lead is a dangerous substance to ingest, and they aren't going to put it in lipstick.
Geez.
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