Lead in lipstick?  Turns out there isn’t much to worry about, but understanding the FDA’s role in the cosmetics industry is interesting.

Products are safe when used as intended; lipstick is not meant to be eaten.   Children, who often find creative uses for anything they find, are sensitive to lead.

Don’t laugh!  I know of a one year old who tried to eat blue eye shadow.

The FDA updated this information in November 2009.

Read about it.

FDA Cosmetics Home page

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