Poisonous Pouting Lips

The number of cancer patients in hospitals is steadily increasing. For this reason, consumers have become vigilant not just on the food that they are consuming but also on cosmetics. Most of them are now scrutinizing closely the ingredients of their favorite brands of make-up, especially on lipsticks, to make sure that they contain food grade quality ingredients. Consumers’ apprehension about lipsticks started when the Food and Drug Administration announced that about 400 brands of lipsticks contain lead; however, the agency claims that it only contains an insignificant amount of the substance. But even with this assurance from the agency, skeptics are still pushing for the government to set a stricter limit for the said additive. Of the 400 brands of popular lipsticks being tested by the FDA, the least contaminated is the Wet 'n' Wild Mega Mixers Lip Balm Bahama Mama while five of the L’Oreal and Maybelline lipsticks have the highest level. It has been known that exposure to lead will cause language, behavioral and learning problems to children and can also affect the development of the fetus of pregnant women. So for consumers who don’t want to take chances in using lead-laced cosmetic products, there are plenty of lead-free lipstick brands for them to choose. These brands of lead-free cosmetics also work wonders in enhancing one’s beauty without the added health risk.