MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Although the majority of chemicals in cosmetic products present slight or zero threat, several are associated with serious medical problems, including cancer, and neurological harm. Cosmetic chemicals get into a person's body through ingestion, inhalation, and internal use, and pose the same problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants associated with cancer are found in food, water, and several other everyday items. Yet, no classification of consumer items is subject to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal products, including Comet Beauty Gift Set - Double Take Matte & Shine Lip Duo - Lip Gloss (Comet). Although many of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products likely present minimal risk, exposure to a few is associated with critical health issues, such as cancer.