When it comes to what you’re putting on your lips, steer clear of lip colours full of lead, aluminum, and other toxic heavy metals (sadly still widely available).
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Whatever we put on our lips is not only absorbed, but often ingested as well, which increases the impact of toxins. And just because a lip product says it’s natural, unfortunately doesn’t mean it is safe. The first thing we can do is read labels… look for full disclosure and a complete ingredient list – ingredients that you can read and recognize, and understand their origin (helpful hint: if there is no ingredient list at all, that is a sign to stay away from the product completely!). Remember, if it’s on you, it’s in you.
One major examination found lead in 61% of lipsticks tested (including Burt’s Bees tinted balm). The good news is that you can still limit your heavy metal intake without giving up lipstick.
Choose lipsticks (or lip tints, glosses, and balms) made with organic ingredients that you can pronounce and understand.
A great place to start is the Environmental Working Group’s database of safe lipsticks (they break every product down by ingredient). For a pop of colour, we love Ilia lipsticks made with bioactive organic ingredients, housed in a recyclable aluminum case.
For more of our favourite lip stuff, click here.
Image: Ilia Beauty
