Environ Health Perspect April 2022 PMID 35417259

True Colors: Unmasking Hidden Lead in Cosmetics from Low- and Middle-Income Countries.

Jori Lewis

Mentions

17
Peak: 5 in Sep 2025
across 4 sources since Apr 2022

Extended reach

478,090
potential audience

Total likes

31,850

Video views

428,793

Mentions per month

Apr 2022 – Sep 2025

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter12 posts
  • YouTube2 videos
  • Facebook2 posts
  • Bluesky1 posts

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The group's overall tone is cautiously concerned, with posts like the Turkish henna contamination study highlighting lead in products, and references to campaigns against lead in other products. Words like 'unmasking' and 'assessing the scope' imply a recognition of the problem's significance, though some comments about 'gold and lead being natural' reveal a more dismissive attitude that tempers the perceived impact.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the seriousness of lead in cosmetics, with some posts emphasizing the health risks, indicating general agreement about the importance of the issue.

InterestModerate interest

The posts show moderate interest, with some simply sharing links or brief comments without deep analysis, though others highlight the relevance of lead exposure concerns.

EngagementModerate engagement

Many contributions include references to external studies or articles, with some users questioning testing procedures or the presence of lead, reflecting a modest level of engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions aim to raise awareness about hidden lead risks in cosmetic products, suggesting the topic has meaningful potential to influence consumer awareness and policy discussions.

Abstract in brief

  • The article discusses the presence of harmful lead in cosmetics from low- and middle-income countries, highlighting the health risks associated with exposure.
  • It explains how unregulated or poorly regulated markets can lead to higher levels of lead contamination in beauty products.
  • The piece emphasizes the need for improved testing, regulation, and awareness to protect consumers from hidden lead dangers in these cosmetics.]

Top posts

Most liked on X and Bluesky
Little Things Matter
@littlethingsmtr · X

Researchers in Turkey analyzed 25 different henna products and found the contamination of lead and other metals with lead found in two-thirds of the samples. Some samples had no henna at all! Read the full article here: https://t.co/TErhh7LACR #hennacontamination #leadexposure https://t.co/AmRBPjGK9M

Jun 2, 2023 · 5 likes · 1 share · 1,121 followers View post →
Environmental Health Perspectives
@EHPonline · X

MOST READ NEWS this week: True Colors: Unmasking Hidden Lead in Cosmetics from Low- and Middle-Income Countries ➡️ https://t.co/Sm6IwwCQ3z

May 6, 2022 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 10,763 followers View post →
Little Things Matter
@littlethingsmtr · X

Read the full article here: https://t.co/qZsoDAwqOy #hennacontamination #nontoxicliving

Jun 3, 2022 · 1 like · 1,121 followers View post →
Environmental Health Perspectives
@EHPonline · X

#ICYMI... NEW FOCUS: True Colors: Unmasking Hidden Lead in Cosmetics from Low- and Middle-Income Countries. Read the article ➡️ https://t.co/BTpT8KUgvb

May 3, 2022 · 10,763 followers View post →
Environmental Health Perspectives
@EHPonline · X

NEW FOCUS: True Colors: Unmasking Hidden Lead in Cosmetics from Low- and Middle-Income Countries. Read the article ➡️ https://t.co/suW5kJQXOd

Apr 13, 2022 · 10,763 followers View post →
Environmental Health Perspectives
@EHPonline · X

NEW: Campaigns to remove #lead from gasoline and paint have been real public health successes. But lead still hides in other products. In LMICs, where lead-laced #cosmetics are a particular problem, researchers are assessing the scope of the problem ➡️ https://t.co/vHt3K9TuND https://t.co/miIOGgC7DK

Apr 13, 2022 · 10,763 followers View post →

All mentions

Waldiney Ferreira
@Makenchi · X

Bioquimicamente falando, ouro e chumbo são sim bem orgânicos kkkkkk...cada uma https://t.co/qJWiciEJSK

Sep 23, 2025 · 576 followers View post →
Biss Lee
@biss.com.br · Bluesky

youtu.be/pZjViximwaQ?...

Sep 23, 2025 View post →
赤鬼
@oni_red_ · X

O teste de chumbo no batom funciona? https://t.co/OzHmGbu2A4 via @YouTube

Sep 23, 2025 · 26 followers View post →
Natã Cavalcanti
@NatCavalcanti4 · X

https://t.co/fhLi1v4pFq

Sep 22, 2025 · 21 followers View post →
Caroline Lanius
@CarolLanius · X

O que é probiótico e para que serve? https://t.co/Hmsvk5F79k via @_NV1C

Mar 23, 2024 · 136 followers View post →
Little Things Matter
@littlethingsmtr · X

Researchers in Turkey analyzed 25 different henna products and found the contamination of lead and other metals with lead found in two-thirds of the samples. Some samples had no henna at all! Read the full article here: https://t.co/TErhh7LACR #hennacontamination #leadexposure https://t.co/AmRBPjGK9M

Jun 2, 2023 · 5 likes · 1 share · 1,121 followers View post →
Little Things Matter
@littlethingsmtr · X

Read the full article here: https://t.co/qZsoDAwqOy #hennacontamination #nontoxicliving

Jun 3, 2022 · 1 like · 1,121 followers View post →
Kristen Lyall, ScD
@lyallk · X

RT @EHPonline: MOST READ NEWS this week: True Colors: Unmasking Hidden Lead in Cosmetics from Low- and Middle-Income Countries ➡️ https://t…

May 6, 2022 · 2 shares · 252 followers View post →
Lyons
@blondbanshee · X

RT @EHPonline: MOST READ NEWS this week: True Colors: Unmasking Hidden Lead in Cosmetics from Low- and Middle-Income Countries ➡️ https://t…

May 6, 2022 · 2 shares · 2,978 followers View post →
Environmental Health Perspectives
@EHPonline · X

MOST READ NEWS this week: True Colors: Unmasking Hidden Lead in Cosmetics from Low- and Middle-Income Countries ➡️ https://t.co/Sm6IwwCQ3z

May 6, 2022 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 10,763 followers View post →
Environmental Health Perspectives
@EHPonline · X

#ICYMI... NEW FOCUS: True Colors: Unmasking Hidden Lead in Cosmetics from Low- and Middle-Income Countries. Read the article ➡️ https://t.co/BTpT8KUgvb

May 3, 2022 · 10,763 followers View post →
Environmental Health Perspectives
@EHPonline · X

NEW FOCUS: True Colors: Unmasking Hidden Lead in Cosmetics from Low- and Middle-Income Countries. Read the article ➡️ https://t.co/suW5kJQXOd

Apr 13, 2022 · 10,763 followers View post →
Environmental Health Perspectives
@EHPonline · X

NEW: Campaigns to remove #lead from gasoline and paint have been real public health successes. But lead still hides in other products. In LMICs, where lead-laced #cosmetics are a particular problem, researchers are assessing the scope of the problem ➡️ https://t.co/vHt3K9TuND https://t.co/miIOGgC7DK

Apr 13, 2022 · 10,763 followers View post →