MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Though many chemicals in cosmetic products pose little or absolutely no danger, some are linked to significant health conditions, including cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Chemicals in cosmetics get into the body through inhalation, the skin, and ingestion, and pose similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants linked to cancer are found in water, food, and a lot of other everyday items. Yet, no category of consumer items is susceptible to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal products, including Victoria's Secret Flavored Lip Gloss. Though most of the chemicals in cosmetics almost certainly pose very little risk, exposure to some has been linked to worrying health problems, including cancer.