Trace amounts of lead in lipsticks is not a cause for concern, says trade body

摘要

LEAD can be found in small quantities in lipsticks but the levels are well below those recommended by international regulatory authorities, according to the Personal Care Products Council (PCPC). The issue first came to media and public attention a few years ago when health and environmental organization Campaign for Safe Cosmetics (CSC) published a report claiming that there were unsafe levels of the heavy metal in lipsticks. Now back in the headlines due to a recent study from FDA scientists, the PCPC is refuting any health concerns.