MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Though most chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics present very little or no danger, some are linked with considerable medical conditions, such as cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Chemicals in cosmetics invade the body through the skin and inhalation, and pose similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals linked to cancer are found in food, water, and several other ordinary goods. But, no category of consumer goods is subject to less government management than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Innisfree My Lip Balm 04 Sweet Orange Tea. Although many of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products most likely pose very little risk, subjection to a few is linked to significant health problems, including cancer.