Use of Lead in Cosmetics
Research Paper!
Linhan Zhang Mr. Young Grade 10 Science 24 February, 2013 Word count: 1459 Turn It In Index: 13%
Zhang 1
Lead (II, IV) oxide is a pigment used in lipsticks. FDA suggested that there are 400 types of lipsticks on the market contains lead. Lead is proved to be a toxic and when a pregnant woman ingests the lipstick by accident, the lead consumed can be passed onto the infant and might cause mental retardation to the infant. The cosmetic acknowledge the existence of the lead in lipsticks, but since there were no enforcements from the FDA, most companies chose to ignore and continue to sell the contaminated products and a way to solve this problem is for consumers to have the awareness of this issue and being more careful when choosing their lipsticks.
Safer Cosmetics: Use Of Lead In Lipsticks Cosmetics, a necessity in many people’s lives, are associated with beauty and glamour. People’s increasing demand for cosmetics helped to fuel a booming cosmetic industry. Originally cosmetics were extracted and made from natural sources such as plants or mines, but products that rely on natural ingredients often have a very short shelf life. Therefore, a shortcut or alternative way to cheaper, longer-lasting makeups for the cosmetic industry is to introduce chemical ingredients into their products. However, a critical problem that many cosmetic consumers have not yet realized or raised enough awareness is that some components in their daily used cosmetics have negative effects and can be potentially harmful to the human body. This essay will discuss the use of lead in lipsticks, its impact on the human health, the manufacturers’ ethics in ingredient selec-
Research Paper!
Zhang 2
tions and how can the consumers can choose wisely on the lipsticks through promoting the disadvantages of lead contaminated lipsticks. Lead (Pb) is an element that exists naturally in the nature. Although it only makes up to 0.0013% of the Earth’s crusts, lead is not
Linhan Zhang Mr. Young Grade 10 Science 24 February, 2013 Word count: 1459 Turn It In Index: 13%
Zhang 1
Lead (II, IV) oxide is a pigment used in lipsticks. FDA suggested that there are 400 types of lipsticks on the market contains lead. Lead is proved to be a toxic and when a pregnant woman ingests the lipstick by accident, the lead consumed can be passed onto the infant and might cause mental retardation to the infant. The cosmetic acknowledge the existence of the lead in lipsticks, but since there were no enforcements from the FDA, most companies chose to ignore and continue to sell the contaminated products and a way to solve this problem is for consumers to have the awareness of this issue and being more careful when choosing their lipsticks.
Safer Cosmetics: Use Of Lead In Lipsticks Cosmetics, a necessity in many people’s lives, are associated with beauty and glamour. People’s increasing demand for cosmetics helped to fuel a booming cosmetic industry. Originally cosmetics were extracted and made from natural sources such as plants or mines, but products that rely on natural ingredients often have a very short shelf life. Therefore, a shortcut or alternative way to cheaper, longer-lasting makeups for the cosmetic industry is to introduce chemical ingredients into their products. However, a critical problem that many cosmetic consumers have not yet realized or raised enough awareness is that some components in their daily used cosmetics have negative effects and can be potentially harmful to the human body. This essay will discuss the use of lead in lipsticks, its impact on the human health, the manufacturers’ ethics in ingredient selec-
Research Paper!
Zhang 2
tions and how can the consumers can choose wisely on the lipsticks through promoting the disadvantages of lead contaminated lipsticks. Lead (Pb) is an element that exists naturally in the nature. Although it only makes up to 0.0013% of the Earth’s crusts, lead is not