Tucson News NowFDA study: Lead found in 400 lipsticks

FDA study: Lead found in 400 lipsticks

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TUCSON, AZ (Tucson News Now) -

A warning for ladies before putting on that favorite lipstick.

A study by the Food and Drug Administration found 400 lipsticks on the market tested positive for lead. The least contaminated was "Wet & Wild Mega Mixers Lip Balm Bahama Mama." It was also the cheapest brand.

Five L'Oreal and Maybelline lipsticks ranked among the most contaminated. The worst offender was "Maybelline Color Sensational Pink Petal" by L'Oreal USA. It contained more than 275 times the amount of lead than the Wet and Wild brand.

The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics wants the government to set limits for lead levels in lipsticks.

The FDA says the lead detected does not pose safety risks.

For a link to study: http://www.fda.gov/Cosmetics/ProductandIngredientSafety/ProductInformation/ucm137224.htm#expanalyses.

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