Most of us love a good shade of lipstick color on our lips. And we all have a favorite brand
that we reach for when we want to make sure that one of the most important parts of your face is taking center stage. But, have you stopped to consider what chemicals or toxic elements are lurking in your lipstick tube?
Research by Campaign for Safe Cosmetic has found that an alarmingly large number of lipsticks contain lead and other toxic metals. Bringing truth to an urban legend that was held until 2007, on lead being found in lipsticks.
Lead contaminated cosmetics can have an adverse effect on one’s health. It can pose a great health risk for both men and women of all ages.
Studies conducted around this subject found that longterm exposure to this metal can cause intellectual and behavioral deficits over a period of time.
Lead is an element that is naturally found in the environment. It’s existence, as an impurity, in cosmetic products can’t be avoided because, according to Good House Keeping, it is a commonly occurring contaminant of the pigments used in lipstick formulas.
However, the FDA has determined that anything less than 10 ppm (parts per million) in any cosmetic lip product is deemed safe because it cannot be traced or found in routine blood testing.
If you find that after reading this, you want to adopt a clean-beauty-mindset that is centered around using non-toxic ingredients in lip cosmetics, then these 6 lead-free lipstick shades that were tested by the FDA for lead and other heavy metals are just for you!
6 Best lead-free lipsticks
| Satin Lipstick Myth- can be purchased at MAC or any number of online cosmetic stores. It is very suitable for many skin tones due to its light, neutral nude. | 
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| SuperStay 14-Hour Lipstick in Continuous Cranberry a Maybelline product that promises 14 hours of long-lasting color. | 
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| Beige Lipstick-Bobbi Brown once again showing us that lipstick can be more than about applying bold colors. Their semi-matte lipstick infused with Vitamin C and E infused semi-matte is a must for naturally healthy-looking lips. | 
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| Be Legendary Cream Lipstick in Primrose- a neutral pink lipstick guaranteed to get you compliments. It is created by Smashbox, a cruelty-free cosmetic company. | 
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| Moon Drops Lipstick Creme in Orange Flip- a Revlon favorite because of its moisturizing and sun protection properties of SPF 6. | 
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| Joli Rouge Lipstick in Papaya- Clarins once again proving to be a classic in the cosmetic industry with their natural but intense color finish | 
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Blog Sources
- Sanders, T., Liu, Y., Buchner, V., & Tchounwou, P. B. (2009). Neurotoxic effects and biomarkers of lead exposure: a review. Reviews on environmental health, 24(1), 15–45. https://doi.org/10.1515/reveh.2009.24.1.15
- Chamberlin, K., 2018. Lead In Lipstick – Safe Cosmetics. [online] Safe Cosmetics. Available at: <http://www.safecosmetics.org/get-the-facts/regulations/us-laws/lead-in-lipstick/> [Accessed 26 July 2020].
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration. 2018. Limiting Lead In Lipstick And Other Cosmetics. [online] Available at: <https://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/cosmetic-products/limiting-lead-lipstick-and-other-cosmetics> [Accessed 26 July 2020].
- Maglente, S., 2020. Only Certain Lipsticks Have Been Deemed Lead-Free By The FDA. [online] Good Housekeeping. Available at: <https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/beauty/makeup/tips/g1886/lead-free-lipsticks-470402/> [Accessed 26 July 2020].
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