A warning has been issued over fake lipstick after a court in the UK heard that the level of lead in counterfeit products can cause severe health problems.
Paul Lamerton sold fake lipsticks on eBay and Facebook with 300 times the legal level of lead, and magistrates in Plymouth, Devon, were told that if used regularly the cosmetic could result in high blood pressure, cardiac, reproductive and neurological problems.
It could also cause possible neurological damage to unborn babies if used by pregnant women, according to Daily Telegraph.
Tests found that the fake MAC product contained 3702mg/kg of lead - the permitted limit is 10mg/kg.
After the case Councillor Dave Downie, cabinet member for safer and stronger communities said: "These items were not only fake, but some were dangerous.