MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

While many chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics present very little or absolutely no threat, dozens are associated with significant medical problems, such as cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Cosmetic chemicals get into your body through the skin and inhalation, and pose similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants linked to cancer can be found in food and several other common items. Still, no classification of consumer items is subject to less government inspection than cosmetics, including Bath & Body Works Lip Gloss. Although most of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics very likely pose minimal risk, being exposed to a few has been linked to serious health issues, including cancer.