I found it interesting that the EWG information did not indicate “LEAD” as a toxin  in the ingredients. This is probably because LEAD is not an individual ingredient, but rather an element of another ingredient, like coloring.  For example, the #7 lipstick with lead was L’Oreal Colour Rich Lipstick, Tickled Pink (Pink) 165. This same L’Oreal lipstick ranks 7 in toxicity on EWG.org (7-10 being the most toxic rating) on EWG, not because of the LEAD (which wasn’t even indicated in the list of ingredients) but because of several other ingredients like BHA, BHT and Fragrance linked with toxic side effects.

If you’re looking to replace your favorite lipstick because it ranked high in lead, no worries! There are plenty of companies creating “healthy lipsticks”. Here are 15 companies I found that have several lipstick products with a 0-1 rating of toxicity on EWG (on a scale of 0-10 with 10 being the most toxic). If you want to guarantee your product is low in toxins, check out www.EWG.org for your specific manufacturer and color. Even though these “Green” companies have many products in the 0-1 category, they might have some colors or cosmetic categories ranking higher in toxic load so it pays to do a little research.

1. Coastal Creations

2. Maia’s Mineral Galaxy

3. Green Beauty

4. Herbal Choice

5. Beauty With A Cause

6. Johnny Concert

7. Zosimos Botanicals

8. Boots

9. Afterglow Cosmetics

10. CARGO

11. Hemp Organics

12. Honeybee Gardens

13. Inika Mineral Lipstick

14. RMS Beauty

15. Cleure

There are so many healthy options in a range of price points, it should be easy to find some natural lip products that fit your budget. Let me know if you’ve used any of these brands and what you think!