ABC News logo ABC News 26 months ago

Don't Pucker Up: Lead In Lipstick

You might want to think twice before touching up your lipstick. According to a new report, some lipsticks are contaminated with lead, from drugstore brands to designer labels. Full Article at ABC News

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  1. Food and Drug Administration
  2. Christian Dior
  3. John Bailey

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Related Quotes

  1. I think the levels are actually quite low — trace levels — really not something that would present a cause for concern
    – John Bailey SOURCE: ABC News 26 months ago
  2. Lead is a proven neurotoxin. It can cause learning disabilities. It's also linked to miscarriage and infertility
    SOURCE: ABC News 26 months ago
  3. We want the companies to immediately reformulate their products to get the lead out and … ultimately, really we need to change the laws and force these companies to be accountable to women's health
    SOURCE: ABC News 26 months ago
  4. It's unconscionable that women should have to worry about lead in lipstick
    SOURCE: ABC News 26 months ago
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