MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Though many chemicals in cosmetic products present very little or no risk, several have been linked to substantial medical problems, including cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Cosmetic chemicals invade a person's body through inhalation, ingestion, and the skin, and pose similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals linked to cancer can be found in food, water, and various other commonly used products. Yet, no group of consumer products is susceptible to less government oversight than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Lipstick (Legend). Although many of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics most likely present very little risk, exposure to some has been linked to critical health problems, such as cancer.