I love makeup so much! Especially recently, I love playing with various makeup products and colors even more. I think I put on makeup more than I ever did before. I know some makeup products can be real dangerous for not only my skin, but also health in the long run. I admit I didn't thoroughly read the ingredients list of the makeup and skincare products I've been using lately, until I read various articles about the dangerous ingredients that are found in many daily cosmetics and toiletries that people, including myself, use everyday.
As a makeup addict, I've heard some of the dangerous ingredients that shouldn't have been in one of the many products that I use. I read about them countless times before, especially ingredients like paraben, talc, mica and the likes. But after reading more about it these past few weeks, there are just more than that. That is including lead, an ingredient that's often found in most lipsticks. I read more about some lippies products that's been known as products with the most lead, and I was shocked to see some of the mainstream cosmetics brands like Maybelline, L'oreal, NARS, and Revlon are included in the list. I'm sure there are more brands whose products contain lead which can affect our health. And that's just one of the 7 known dangerous ingredients.
Keep reading to learn more.
There are those 7 and more dangerous ingredients that we might overlook in our everyday makeup products. Parabens, talcum powder (talc), phthalates, formaldehyde, lead, diethanolamine, retinyl palmitate. You can read more in details about them here.
Today I want to talk more about lead as it's found mostly on lipsticks and I use a lot of lips products and often peeled my dry skin on the lips and ended up getting them in my mouth. I know now how unhealthy it is and dangerous as well. According to The Environmental Working Group, lead is not only unsafe to use for cosmetics, it can also causes allergic and cancer.
And according to Safe Cosmetics, the recent science indicates that there is no safe levels of lead exposure. Lead is a neurotoxin, which means toxins that are poisonous or destructive to nerve tissue and can be dangerous at small doses. Medical experts are clear that any level of lead exposure is unhealthy. Some of the health concerns including causing learning, language and behavioral problems, reducing fertility in both men and women, hormonal changes and menstrual irregularities, also delayed onset of puberty in girls and development of testes in boys.
The recent science indicates there is no safe level of lead exposure. Lead is a neurotoxin and can be dangerous at small doses. Medical experts are clear that any level of lead exposure is unhealthy. - See more at: http://www.safecosmetics.org/get-the-facts/regulations/us-laws/lead-in-lipstick/#sthash.REgzP1Bw.dpuf
The recent science indicates there is no safe level of lead exposure. Lead is a neurotoxin and can be dangerous at small doses. Medical experts are clear that any level of lead exposure is unhealthy. - See more at: http://www.safecosmetics.org/get-the-facts/regulations/us-laws/lead-in-lipstick/#sthash.REgzP1Bw.dpuf
The recent science indicates there is no safe level of lead exposure. Lead is a neurotoxin and can be dangerous at small doses. Medical experts are clear that any level of lead exposure is unhealthy. - See more at: http://www.safecosmetics.org/get-the-facts/regulations/us-laws/lead-in-lipstick/#sthash.REgzP1Bw.dpuf
The recent science indicates there is no safe level of lead exposure. Lead is a neurotoxin and can be dangerous at small doses. Medical experts are clear that any level of lead exposure is unhealthy. - See more at: http://www.safecosmetics.org/get-the-facts/regulations/us-laws/lead-in-lipstick/#sthash.REgzP1Bw.dpuf
We may not know if a lip product contains lead or not, and if you don't see it on your products ingredients list that doesn't mean it is safe and lead free. Why? Because lead isn't listed on the ingredients list on the product or even on the brands websites. According to some sources, lead comes from the colors that's used to create the lipstick. FDA stated, more than 99% lip products contain lead at levels below 10ppm, which they consider very small that will not result in detectable levels of lead in blood even if it's accidentally absorbed through the skin or swallowed when people lick their lips. But still, no amount of lead, even just a small trace, is considered safe.
So even though FDA already issues a guidance in limiting lead to 10 ppm in lip products, it's still not guaranteed that it'll be alright to keep indirectly and coincidentally 'consuming' small traces of lead. I find it really hard too personally as I'm lips products hoarder. There are still a lot of products I haven't fully used or emptied. But after reading all this, I just can't ignore the things I learn about lead. Of course, lead isn't only in cosmetics, but also food, air, and everything on this earth. But I think it would be better to start avoiding using cosmetics that I have that may contain lead.
I found some organics lipstick products that are natural based, vegan and cruelty free that can be good alternatives. These prudtcs are also in my wishlist now.
100% PURE - Fruit Pigmented Pomegranate Oil Anti Aging Lipstick
$29
DetailsAnti-aging, super moisturizing lipstick concentrated with pomegranate oil, shea butter and colored from fruit pigments to keep lips super soft and youthful. Antioxidant and vitamin packed. Truly 100% Pure - no synthetic chemicals, synthetic dyes, chemical preservatives or any other toxins.IngredientsButyrospermum Parkii (Organic Shea Butter)*, Punica Granatum (Organic Pomegranate) Seed Oil*, Theobroma Cacao (Organic Cocoa) Seed Butter*, Extracts of Prunus Cerasus (Organic Cherry) Fruit*, Prunus Domestica (Organic Plum) Fruit*, Vitis Vinifera (Cabernet Grape) Fruit*, Rubus Idaeus (Organic Raspberry) Fruit*, Vaccinium Angustifolium (Organic Blueberry) Fruit*, Rubus Fruticosus (Organic Blackberry) Fruit*, Prunus Persica (Organic Peach) Fruit*, Prunus Armeniaca (Organic Apricot) Fruit*, Solanum Lycopersicum (Organic Tomato) Fruit/Leaf/Stem*, Punica Granatum (Organic Pomegranate)*, Cacao (Organic Chocolate)*, Rosa Centifolia (Organic Rose Petals) Flower*, Lavandula Angustifolia (Organic Lavender) Flower/Leaf/Stem*, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Powder, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Sodium Ascorbate (Vitamin C), Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract * Certified Organic
VAPOUR - Siren Lipstick
$25
DetailsTreat lips to an infusion of beautifying organic botanicals—including Pomegranate and Rose—with show-stopping color. Silky and moisture-rich, Siren is the industry’s healthiest lipstick, and the full-coverage shades are beloved by beauty enthusiasts across the globe. Achieve rich, classic, luscious color that lasts and lasts. It says to be 100% natural, 70% organics ingredients, and 30% minerals and essentials oils. It's chemical free, cruelty free, made with wind power, no nano particles, no irradiation, biodegradable ingredients, and with recyclable inner and outer packaging.IngredientsOrganic Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil
Organic Cera Alba (Beeswax)
Castor Isostearate Beeswax Succinate*
Mica
Organic Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
Organic Prunus Domesticus (Plum) & Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Flavor Oil
Organic Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Seed Oil
Solanum Lycopersicon (Tomato) Fruit/Leaf/Stem Extract
Organic Camelina Sativa Oil
Organic Rosa Damascena (Rose) Bud Extract
Organic Melissa Officinalis (Lemon Balm) Leaf Extract
Wildcrafted Commiphora Myrrha (Myrrh) Gum
Stevia Rebaudiana (Stevia) Leaf Extract
Tocopherol (Non GMO Vitamin E–Soy)
[+/–: Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, 77492, 77499), Carmine (CI 75470), Manganese Violet (CI 77742)]* Eco Cert Ingredient
W3LL PEOPLE - Nudist Colorbalm
$13.99
DetailsThe love child of a lip stick and a lip balm, The Nudist gives lips a subtle boost of color and shine plus penetrating, nourishing hydration. Rich in organic omega oils and aloe, this luxury lip treat leaves stressed lips soothed, supple and protected. Clothing optional.IngredientsCastor Isostearate Succinate, Acacia Decurrens/Jojoba, Tribehenin, Oleic/linoleic/linolenic polyglycerides, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelila Wax)*, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba Oil)*, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*, zinc oxide, Rubus Idaeus (Red Raspberry) Seed Oil*, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil*, Mixed Tocopherols, Iron Oxides, Mica, Manganese Violet, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract*, Spearmint Oil*, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit (or) Vanilla Tahitensis Fruit* *Certified organic
ILIA - In My Room Lipstick
$26
DetailsA shade for every skin tone, In My Room’s soft tones of pink and brown make this the perfect go to for a dressed down pout.100% natural dyeILIA Lipstick combines organic ingredients with contemporary colors blended into a creamy semi-matte finish. Mix with ILIA Tinted Lip Conditioners to moisten lips and revive color in between application. The quality of the product is mirrored in its packaging. All cream lip products are housed in a sleek recycled aluminum case. Each product is filled with up to 85% bioactive organic ingredients. A combination of on trend pigments and super nourishing elements has set ILIA apart from the conventions of organic beauty.IngredientsRicinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil*, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil*, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*, Beeswax (Cera Alba)*, Triisostearyl Citrate, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter*, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch*, Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Flax Seed*, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil*, Rosa Canina (Rosehip) Seed Oil*, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf*, Tocopherol. May contain: Mica, Titanium Dioxide CI77891, Black Oxide CI77499, Yellow Oxide CI77492, Red Oxide CI77491, Red 7 CI15850, Red 28 CI45410, Yellow 5 CI19140. *Certified Organic Ingredients. Ingrédients Certifiés Biologiques.
ISOI - Bulgarian Rose Lip Treatment Balm
$18.15 on KoreaDepart
Details
- Non-toxic, no artificial fragrance or chemical colorant (free of paraben and preservatives)
- Creates a protective shield around rough, chapped lips
- Natural ingredients like Bulgarian rose oil, Bees-wax and Rosehip oil provide moisture for cracked lips, leaving them soft and supple
Ingredients
- Bulgarian Rose Lip Treatment Balm(Red Color)
- Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Beeswax, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Citrate, Dextrin, Carmine, Potassium Alum
- Bulgarian Rose Lip Treatment Balm(Pink Color)
- Dimer Dilinoleyl Diisostearate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Beeswax, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Dextrin, Carmine, Sodium Citrate, Potassium Alum
That is all for today's post. Hope this can be hepful~ Have you tried some of these lipsticks or the other cosmetics from these brands?
Disclosure: This is not a sponsored post. I'm not affiliated with the brands mention in this post.