Good Morning America talked about lead in lipsticks this am. There is no FDA standard for the amount that can be in lipstick, and many name brands have it. Ask your doctor if he/she thinks it is a problem to be concerned about. Lead can lead to problems with brain development.

Here is an article I came accross...I think ALL of these lead problems that we've had here in the USA don't really have much to do with China IN GENERAL, it has to do with the USA not holding the right standards for the US consumers.

This is not just a problem for preg. women...it's a problem for all women who wear lipstick and all little girls who wear it and lip gloss as well! Toys with lead are a HUGE problem, don't get me wrong!!!! BUT, this is a product MADE for our lips! It's almost certain that it gets into our digestive system!

Lipsticks and gloss test positive for lead
NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- A significant proportion of lipstick manufactured in the United States and used by millions of American women contains surprisingly high levels of lead, the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics said Thursday. According to new...
4 hours ago from CNN

USA:Top brands L’Oreal, Cover Girl & Dior test positive for lead
Toys made in China aren't the only products laced with dangerous heavy metals: lipstick manufactured in the United States and used daily by millions of American women also contains surprisingly high levels of lead, according to new product tests...

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