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Love Your Lips
Plump, juicy lips coated in bright red lipstick have always been considered the ultimate in sex appeal and feminine beauty. But could the product that gives us that glamorous, movie-star appeal be endangering our health at the same time?
Pucker Up
Beauty-essential lipsticks contain five types of ingredients: emollients that prevent moisture loss and soften the lips; pigments; preservatives; antiseptics; and emulsifiers that hold these other ingredients together.
A Reason to Smile
It's an innocent enough habit. You apply a quick stroke of lipstick when you leave the house or head into a meeting. Perfectly harmless, right? Apparently not. Lipstick is the topic of some serious health debates.
Lip Service
Lips can speak volumes without making a sound. For centuries, the lips have tempted thoughts and inspired artists to rapturous height.