50/100

Personal Care

Lipstick (Lead & Metals)

Moderate burden — Lipstick (Lead & Metals) adds a moderate, reducible exposure.

Colour lipstick reapplied throughout the day.

The breakdown

Each driver rated 0 (none) to 10 (worst)

Chemical hazard
5
Everyday exposure
4
Persistence
5

Evidence strength: moderate · Detox Score = 100 − hazard×4.6 − exposure×3.4 − persistence×2.6, clamped 1–100.

What this means for you

A Detox Score of 50 places lipstick (lead & metals) in the Moderate band. None of the three drivers is severe, which keeps the burden manageable. FDA surveys have detected trace lead and other metals in many lipsticks. Because lipstick is worn on the lips and partly ingested, frequency of reapplication is the main lever.

Cleaner swap → Fewer reapplications and brands that publish metal-testing.
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Frequently asked questions

Is lipstick (lead & metals) a toxic exposure?

Lipstick (Lead & Metals) has a Detox Score of 50 out of 100 (Moderate burden), which means it adds a moderate, reducible exposure. FDA surveys have detected trace lead and other metals in many lipsticks. Because lipstick is worn on the lips and partly ingested, frequency of reapplication is the main lever.

What is a safer alternative to lipstick (lead & metals)?

A lower-exposure swap for lipstick (lead & metals) is: Fewer reapplications and brands that publish metal-testing. FDA surveys have detected trace lead and other metals in many lipsticks. Because lipstick is worn on the lips and partly ingested, frequency of reapplication is the main lever.

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