Hundreds of Lipstick Brands Contain Traces of Lead
1,369 views · Published 13 March 2012 · 2:56 · Indexed 5 October 2026
Channel: Voice of America · 2012 · News & Politics
A chemical analysis of 400 popular lipstick brands, conducted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, has found that all the lipsticks contained lead, a toxic metal linked to severe health problems. The agency says the lead levels are so low that the products are safe, but health groups insist there is no safe level. Producer Zulima Palacio has more.
