MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Although many chemicals in beauty products pose little or absolutely no danger, several are associated with serious medical issues, including cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Chemicals in cosmetics get into the body through inhalation, the skin, and ingestion, and lead to similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals linked to cancer can be found in food, water, and various other commonly used goods. However, no group of consumer goods is subject to less government oversight than cosmetics, including Lip Color. While many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products most likely pose very little risk, being exposed to a few has been linked to major health problems, such as cancer.