Science

American scientists have discovered toxic substances in lipstick 

Lipstick can give your lips color, sheen and texture, but may also put you at risk of ingesting potentially toxic metals.

The scientists found metals in every one of the 32 lipsticks and lip glosses they tested. Some of those substances, including lead, cadmium and chromium, are banned from cosmetics in Europe, but not in the United States.

The researchers believe that potentially harmful metals are present in possibly thousands of lip products beyond the 32 they tested.