MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

While most chemicals in beauty products pose slight or absolutely no threat, several dozen have been associated to serious health problems, such as developmental delays and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics gain entry to a person's body through ingestion, inhalation, and internal use, and lead to the same problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals associated with cancer are found in food, water, and many other everyday items. Yet, no group of consumer items is accountable to less government oversight than cosmetics and other personal products, including Born Lippy Cool Mint Lip Balm. Although many of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products very likely pose little risk, subjection to some is associated with serious health problems, including cancer.