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)
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. 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.
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.