MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Though most chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics present very little or no threat, several have been associated to serious medical issues, including cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Chemicals in cosmetics gain entry to your body through internal use, the skin, and inhalation, and lead to similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals linked to cancer are found in water, food, and many other common items. Still, no category of consumer items is subject to less government management than cosmetics, including applemint lip oil. Though many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products most likely present very little risk, your exposure to a few has been linked to substantial health conditions, including cancer.