MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

While the majority of chemicals in cosmetics present slight or no threat, dozens have been linked to significant health conditions, including cancer, and neurological harm. Chemicals in cosmetics can enter the body through ingestion, inhalation, and internal use, and pose the same problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants linked to cancer are found in food, water, and a lot of other everyday items. Yet, no group of consumer items is subject to less government oversight than cosmetics, including Herpecin-L Balm Jar. Although most of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics probably pose little risk, being exposed to a few is linked to major health problems, including cancer.