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Chanel, Armani, Gucci lipsticks among samples found to contain metals, allergy-causing substances

Do you wear lipstick on a regular basis? The Consumer Council of Hong Kong tested about 30 different lipstick samples, and found that over half of them contained contaminants and allergy-causing substances. The test included 23 models of traditional lipsticks and 7 models of lip tints or liquid lipsticks, with prices ranging from $65 toContinue reading “Chanel, Armani, Gucci lipsticks among samples found to contain metals, allergy-causing substances”

霸王Bawang shampoo contains cancer-causing agents

News released today reveals that 霸王Bawang shampoo (the 4th most popular shampoo manufacturer in China) contains cancer-causing agents. Its shares, listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, have since plummeted. 霸王Bawang claims that their shampoos contain Chinese herbal medicine which nourish and prevent hair loss. They also have an anti-dandruff line. International movie star Jackie Chan is theirContinue reading “霸王Bawang shampoo contains cancer-causing agents”