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Posted by Leafy Green
on October 22, 2007 11:49 AM
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Filed Under: Health, Life, Shopping, Beauty |
Did you know that in a lifetime the average woman will swallow 4 1/2 pounds of lipstick?
A study was conducted in 2004 that found that 28% of lipsticks contained cancer-causing chemicals. Modern lipsticks are formulated from upwards of 10,000 chemicals, 89% of which have never been tested for human safety.
Want another freaky fact? If you use lipstick for 3 days your risk of developing lupus increases by 40%.
Lupus? Cancer? Yikes!
The problem? You absorb those chemicals in lipstick not only through your skin, but also when you're eating and drinking. So when you're looking for a new lipstick, look for natural cosmetics that are certified cruelty-free.
If you're interested, hit the jump to read the full article which lists all the nasty chemicals which might be on your lips right now.
» The Globe and Mail (Canada)