Most mainstream cosmetic products will contain a range of chemicals and toxins that are not only harmful for our environment, but can also be potentially dangerous for our skin. Lipsticks have been tested many times, as it is one product that is used by women on a frequent basis worldwide.

Lead is the most common problem with lipsticks around the globe and is a neurotoxin that if exposed highly to can cause brain damage, cancer, miscarriage, and infertility.

There have been opposing views on the amounts of lead in lipsticks, some claiming it is only tiny amounts.

Lead in Lipstick Might Not Be So Bad:

According to a member of the Cosmetic, Toiletry and fragrance association John Bailey the levels of lead in lipstick appear to be quite low. He told the ABC news that he believes the trace levels of lead found are actually quite low and does not present a concern.

But there are those on the other hand that say even tiny amounts of exposeure to lead can be a large health concern.

Lead in Lipstick Might Be Really Bad:

According to a member from the Safe Cosmetics campaign Mark Mitchell it is the lead build up over time that is the problem. If you apply lead containing lipstick on a daily basis, you can be exposed to dangerously high levels in the end.

“The latest studies show there is no safe level of lead exposure”.

Yet many cosmetic brands are still producing a range of lead lipsticks. But there are a range of lead-free brands that are trying to make cosmetic use safer for ourselves and the environment. The last thing we need is poison on our lips.