Dear Lazy-web

[nightrythm]

When I went to Morrocco a few years ago, I bought Kohl so that I could be more period in my costuming when I wore my middle-eastern's at faire. I've recently found out that the FDA has imposed a ban on the import of Kohl due to lead content. *Eeep!*

Anyone know how I can get my Kohl powder tested for lead? 'Cause you know, I'd like to keep using it, but if it's poision... well, no es bueno.

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[stacymckenna.livejournal.com]

CA's program (focused on paint) offers contact infor for testing resources. Most labs will cost $25-$50 per test. There are apparently hardware store kits that will test for lead, but they are a binary present/absent result, not a graduated "ok/unhealthy" type of test.
http://www.dhs.ca.gov/childlead/html/materials.html

[nightrythm]

Thank you my dear.