Some of the most popular lipsticks sold worldwide contain excessive amounts of lead. However, health authorities claim there's no health risk for consumers.

Twenty-one of 26 samples tested at Health Canada's product safety laboratories contained lead levels of 0.079 parts per million to 0.84 parts per million. One lipstick sample had 6.3 parts per million. "It was deemed to be negligible risk and to meet acceptable standards for sale," Health Canada said. Read more of this post