i just got an e-mail saying that there are quantities of lead in a lot of brands of lipstick ,that u can verify this by puting some on your hand and rubbing it with a gold ring ,if it turns black it means it contains lead.of course we get lots of scare.u silly mails like this,im hoping that it is a sick joke realy.....
2007-04-17 05:54:05 · 6 answers · asked by ohmamita 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Makeup
No - lead is not used in cosmetics.
Lead was used in cosmetics in ancient Rome, France in the 1800's, etc. but not any more.
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2007-04-17 06:11:58 · answer #1 · answered by Treadstone 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, and apparently the lipstick that says it stays on forever and last forever are the worst offenders.
2007-04-17 07:00:53 · answer #2 · answered by tersey562 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im not sure...but i do know that theres fish sales in it. But if it wasnt safe to use then it wouldnt be sold so no need to worry lol
2007-04-17 06:02:12 · answer #3 · answered by <3 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont think they would put lead in lipsticks .
2007-04-17 06:37:43 · answer #4 · answered by Felicia 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check out www.snopes.com for all urban legends like this....
2007-04-17 08:40:51 · answer #5 · answered by Rachel J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
2007-04-17 06:19:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋