According to the results of product tests conducted by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics (SafeCosmetics.org), many of the Lipsticks manufactured in the United States contain high levels of lead. As you know, lead has been in the news lately due to toys made in China containing lead. According to the report, more than half of the 33 brand name lipsticks tested contained detectable levels of lead. though it is not listed as an ingredient. A third contained lead in levels that exceeded the US FDA limit of 0.1 parts per million for products such as Candy. For example, L’Oreal Colour Riche “True Red” was tested to contain 0.65 parts per million. Christian Dior Addict “Positive Red” had 0.21 parts per million.

Watch this CBS report on Lead in lipstick:
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After 16 recent deaths associated with Botox and another similar product called Myobloc, a consumer group is asking US authorities to issue a strong warning on the product. The deaths are attributed to a spread of the botulinum toxin inside the body from the injection site. The consumer group “Public Citizen”, reviewed reports submitted by the manufacturers to the FDA. A doctor affiliated with the group claims that the botulinum toxin could leak from the injection site into other parts such as the Esophagus and may cause partial paralysis. The group hopes to increase public awareness by asking the FDA to require the manufacturers to post stronger warning labels on their products.