Lipstick Lowdown  By Health Day  Here's some news you may want
to consider before applying your favorite lipstick next time.
That product that makes you feel more beautiful may contain some
elements that aren't so pretty. Researchers at the University of
California Berkley tested 8 lipsticks and 24 lip glosses
commonly sold in drug stores and department stores. Prices
varied...and specific brands were not identified.  Their
analysis detected lead, cadmium, chromium, aluminum and five
other metals. The team then estimated health risks based on the
concentration of the metals in each product, a consumer's
potential daily intake of those metals, and existing health
guidelines.The results showed that average use of some of the
lipsticks and glosses could cause excessive intake of chromium,
a carcinogen that has been linked to stomach tumors. High use of
some of the makeup could lead to overexposure to aluminum,
cadmium and manganese. Lead was also found in the majority of
the lip products, but generally at concen