MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

While most chemicals in cosmetics present little or no threat, several dozen have been associated to severe health issues, such as cancer, and neurological harm. Chemicals in cosmetics can enter a person's body through inhalation, the skin, and ingestion, and pose the same problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants linked to cancer can be found in food, water, and various other ordinary items. Yet, no classification of consumer items is subject to less government management than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Burts Bees Island Lip Balm with Passion Fruit. While many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products probably pose very little risk, exposure to some is linked to serious health concerns, such as cancer.