MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

While many chemicals in beauty products pose minimal or no risk, several dozen have been associated to severe medical problems, such as developmental delays and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics enter the body through internal use, the skin, and inhalation, and lead to similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals linked to cancer are found in food, water, and various other commonly used goods. However, no group of consumer goods is subject to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal products, including Sally Hansen Comfort Shine Lip Glaze. Though most of the chemicals in cosmetics very likely present very little risk, exposure to a few has been linked to major health problems, including cancer.