12/23/2025
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Cadmium is used in certain products as a color pigment, especially in yellow and orange shades, however, a recent study found measurable amounts of cadmium in all colors and brands of lipstick tested.
Several other studies found that some of the lipsticks contain cadmium in higher levels than recommended. One study in particular found that cadmium concentrations in almost all samples exceeded the FDA’s acceptable limit of 3mg/kg.
Cadmium is a HIGHLY toxic heavy metal that ACCUMULATES in the body, primarily affecting kidneys, bones, hormones, heart and lungs. Because it has a long half-life, chronic, even low-level exposure can lead to severe health problems over time.
🗂️Effects of Chronic Exposure to Cadmium:
📑Kidney Damage: The kidneys are the primary site of cadmium accumulation, where the metal can remain for DECADES. This causes damage to the kidney tubules, leading to the excretion of proteins and sugars into the urine (Fanconi’s syndrome). Over time, this causes a reduction of kidney filtration and can lead to chronic kidney disease.
📑Bone Disease: Cadmium disrupts the body’s metabolism of calcium, phosphorous and Vitamin D, which are essential for bone health. This can lead to: 1) osteoporosis (a condition characterized by reduced bone mass and density, which significantly increases the risk of fractures); 2) Osteomalacia (softening of the bones); 3) Itai-itai Disease (first discovered in Japan, this extremely painful disease is a severe form of bone and kidney damage caused by high cadmium exposure).
📑Lung Disease: Long-term cadmium exposure can cause irreversible lung damage caused, including emphysema and other obstructive airway diseases. The risk is elevated for smokers and workers in factories.
📑Cancer: Cadmium is classified as a KNOWN HUMAN CARCINOGEN and chronic exposure is strongly linked to an increased risk of lung, kidney, prostate and bladder cancers.
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PMID: 39654776, 26190304
