The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, a consumer group, recently conducted testing on 33 popular lipstick brands and found that a surprising 61% contained detectable levels of lead. About 1/3 of the lipsticks exceeded the allowable level of lead in candy. While these may seem like relatively small amounts of lead, you do apply lipstick to your mouth where some of it inevitably gets ingested.

Makeup manufacturers are striking back, saying their products pass numerous inspections and meet federal standards. In addition, the FDA says that they've been aware of the presence of lead in lipstick and have no plans to address the issue.

I'm not sure, at this point, what this finding means, but I do think it's important for consumers to be informed about what's inside the products they are using. Read more about the issue at the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics website.

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Makeup is supposed to accentuate beauty, but if you don't practice good product hygiene, it could end up making you look worse. Cold sores, rashes, and other unsightly bumps are just a few of the consequences of makeup gone bad. Here are a few rules for keeping makeup safe, including:

1. Friends don't let friends share makeup (or germs).
2. Out with the old, expired make up, in with the new.
3. Replace applicators frequently to get rid of freeloading bacteria.
4. Never thin clumpy make up with saliva or water.
5. Cars are for driving, not for applying makeup and possibly scratching your eyeball.
6. Put a lid on it, and keep make up sealed tightly.
7. Natural makeups may not contain preservatives; check expiration dates!
8. Go to bed with a clean face.

Want to learn more? Check out this article for more details on keeping your makeup safe and clean, and you skin clear and beautiful!

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