Nine of the 10 products tested also contained lead, the report found. Lead can cause a number of developmental disabilities in children, as well as reproductive issues in adults, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
“There are no federal limits on the amount of lead in synthetic braiding products,” Friedman said. “Lead is not permitted to be intentionally added to cosmetic products in the US but may be present as a contamination of certain ingredients.”
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