MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Although the majority of chemicals in cosmetic products present minimal or zero risk, several dozen are associated to serious health conditions, including developmental delays and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics enter the body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and lead to similar dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants associated with cancer can be found in water, food, and several other common items. But, no type of consumer items is subject to less government direction than cosmetics and other personal care products, including balmShelter tinted gloss SPF 17. Though most of the chemicals in cosmetics very likely pose very little risk, exposure to some is associated with serious health concerns, including cancer.