Lipstick in Medical News

Sens. Kerry, Boxer and Feinstein call on FDA to Establish Maximum Level for Lead in Lipstick

... and Drug Administration to test a wide range of lipstick brands for the presence of lead, to publicly report their results, and to limit lead in lipstick and other cosmetics products to "the lowest ... into" the laboratory results of lead in lipstick disclosed by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics. ...

Health Groups Call on Cosmetic Giant L'Oreal to Remove Lead From Lipstick

... week by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics. Of 33 lipstick samples tested by an independent lab, 61 percent ... tests prove that it's possible to make lead-free lipstick and all companies should adhere to that gold ... up in the body over time, and lead-containing lipstick applied several times a day, every day, can add ...

FDA Fails to Protect Public: Remains Silent About Lead in Lipstick

... the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics reported that popular brands of lipstick contain lead, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has still not released ... vulnerable." Links: Letter from FDA ; the Science of Lead in lipstick . ...

Don't Pout About Irritated Lips: Dermatologists Can Offer Top Tips to Help Keep Lips in Tip-Top Shape

... to the problem," said Dr. Parsons. "In some cases, it might be a new lipstick that contains an ingredient irritating to the skin or an anti-aging facial ... to protect their lips from sun damage," said Dr. Parsons. "By wearing lipstick -- particularly the products in recent years with sunscreen -- women ...

Statement by John Bailey, Chief Scientist The Personal Care Products Council, Response to EWG's 2009 Sunscreen Report

... U.S. As the makers of a diverse range of products millions of consumers rely on everyday, from sunscreens, toothpaste and shampoo to moisturizer, lipstick and fragrance, personal care products companies are global leaders committed to product safety, quality and innovation. ...

Hanes(R) Teams up with Susan G. Komen for the Cure(R) and Actress Sarah Chalke to Comfort Those Affected by Breast Cancer

... inspired by the actress' personal connection to cancer, which includes her long-time friendship with survivor Geralyn Lucas (author of "Why I Wore lipstick to My Mastectomy," which was adapted into the Lifetime channel movie in which Chalke stars). Chalke's commitment to cancer is also a result of her ...

Dr. Daniel Ronel Offers New Permanent Lip Enhancement in New Mexico

... plastic surgeon in Albuquerque and Santa Fe New Mexico. 'The cosmetic industry recognizes that women spend billions of dollars on their lips, from lipstick to aesthetic injectables." Most augment their lips with injectable fillers, which are repeated about once a year or even more often. Now there ...

Photos: Look Good. . .Feel Better Celebrates 20 Years of Helping Women Cope With Cancer

... and knowing that others have been where you are and gotten through it, can make an enormous difference," said Geralyn Lucas, author of Why I Wore lipstick To My Mastectomy and Look ... Better supporter and program graduate. "That's why I encourage all women who have battled with cancer to ...

What Will Women Give Up for Skin Health?

... maverick Dr. Zein Obagi, who has been championing the importance of healthy skin throughout his 25-plus year career. Even in a recessionary economy, lipstick and cosmetics sell very well -- presumably because women still like to look good, and they spend on affordable luxuries. "You can't solve all of the ...

Joel Madden and Nicole Richie to Flip the Switch at the UNICEF and City of Beverly Hills 2008 Snowflake Lighting

... is currently working on her latest album Passion and will pump up the crowd with her smash hit "Bounce With Me" which has been featured on The Hills, lipstick Jungle and Ugly Betty. Before Madden and Richie take the stage to flip the switch to illuminate the UNICEF Snowflake, guests will enjoy family ...

Rubber Rocks Staying Alive Unveils Furry Ads to Promote Safe Sex

... and soul of M.A.C Cosmetics, supports men, women and children affected by HIV/AIDS globally with money raised via 100 percent of M.A.C Viva Glam lipstick sales (M.A.C Viva Glam Lipsticks rrp 11 pounds and M.A.C Viva Glam Lipglass rrp 10.50 pounds). To date M.A.C has raised more than $128 million ....

New Surgical Technology Holds Promise of Painless, Scarless Procedures

... manipulation, cholecystectomy, intracorporeal suturing, partial splenectomy and liver resection. The robotic devices -- about the size of two lipstick tubes -- have a central body, two working arms and a built-in light source. While this approach shows promise, it does have a number of limitations ...

Personal Care Products Council CEO & President Pamela G. Bailey Testifies on FDA Cosmetic Regulation Before U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce

... the U.S. As the makers of a diverse range of products millions of consumers rely on everyday, from sunscreens, toothpaste and shampoo to moisturizer, lipstick and fragrance, personal care products companies are global leaders committed to product safety, quality and innovation. ...

Lifetime Television Proudly Announces October Marquee Event Original Movie, 'Living Proof' Starring Emmy(R) and Grammy(R) Award Winner Harry Connick, Jr.

... network has made previously for this commitment include the 2007 movie "Matters of Life & Dating" starring Ricki Lake and the 2006 movie "Why I Wore lipstick to My Mastectomy" starring Sarah Chalke, which was nominated for an Emmy(R) Award in the category of "Outstanding Made for Television Movie." Sony ...

Protect Yourself From Teeth to Toes! Lindsay Price and Crest Whitestrips Daily Whitening + Tartar Protection Partner to Empower Women for the 9th Annual National Women's Health Week

... five minute daily solution for your smile to go beyond whitening and protect against tartar build-up -- Crest Whitestrips and one of the stars from lipstick Jungle, Lindsay Price, have partnered to empower women to go beyond their daily routines and protect themselves, starting today! National Women's ...

Bobbi Brown Cosmetics Creates Limited-Edition Lip Palette in Partnership with The Heart Truth's Red Dress Collection 2008 Fashion Show

... am. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080201/NYF035 ) The Bobbi Brown Lip Palette includes beauty expert Bobbi Brown's favorite lipstick shades in a range of neutral and deep colors. Shades include Mauve Lip Shimmer, Kir Lip Shimmer, Cranberry Lip Sheer and Slopes Lip Color. A ...

Bobbi Brown Cosmetics Creates Limited-Edition Red Lip Palette in Partnership With The Heart Truth's 2008 Red Dress Collection

... February 1st at 10:00 am. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080201/NYF035 ) The red lip palette includes Bobbi Brown's favorite lipstick shades in a range of neutral and deep colors. Shades include Mauve Lip Shimmer, Kir Lip Shimmer, Cranberry Lip Sheer and Slopes Lip Color. Only 500 ...

Jiffy Lube(R) Aims to Raise $1 Million for American Heart Association's Go Red For Women(TM) Movement

... February 1, the American Heart Association will be celebrating National Wear Red Day by encouraging women to wear a red dress, red dress pin or red lipstick showing their passionate support for Go Red For Women. Local Jiffy Lube service centers will also be celebrating the fight against heart disease by ...

Go Red For Women Holds Nationwide Casting Call to Find the 'Heart of Go Red'

... Red Day. On this day, the American Heart Association encourages women to wear red -- whether it is a red dress, a red t-shirt, a red dress pin or red lipstick -- to show the world they passionately support Go Red For Women, the movement to improve women's heart health and save lives. Go Red Heart ...

Excessive Use of Cosmetics Leads to Adverse Effects on the Body

... through the skin is more hazardous than gulping them down. "If lipstick gets into your mouth it is broken down by the enzymes in saliva and in the ... there is no protection," he said. Caution over using outdated lipstick and mascara have also been issued by the Royal College of Optometrists ...

Make Up Unhealthy for Skin

... although its link to the development of the cancer is disputed. "If lipstick gets into your mouth it is broken down by the enzymes in saliva and in the ... there is no protection. Warnings over using out-of-date lipstick and mascara have also been issued by the Royal College of Optometrists, ...

Spam Mails about Lipstick Causing Cancer to Be Ignored

... that is spreading across the internet.// This letter claims that lipstick causes cancer. The emails claim that some brands of lipstick contain a dangerously high level of lead which can cause cancer. But ...

Using Expired Make-up Leads to Serious Health Risks

... new survey shows that 9 out of 10 women are using make-up past its use-by-date. However, while women may be exceptionally fond of their favourite lipstick or mascara, experts from the College of Optometrists are warning that these can be a "hothouse" for bacteria. The researchers found that ...

Risk-Taking Young Urged To Carry Condoms

... to prevent them. 'The aim of this campaign is to make carrying and using a condom among this age group as familiar as carrying a mobile phone, lipstick or putting on a seat-belt. 'This is not about encouraging promiscuity, but saying to those who are already sexually active: sex without a condom ...