MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

While most chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics pose hardly any or absolutely no danger, dozens have been linked to substantial health conditions, including developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals enter the body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and cause similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals linked to cancer are found in food, water, and a lot of other commonly used goods. However, no group of consumer goods is subject to less government oversight than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Rich Plum Shimmer Lip Balm. Though most of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products most likely present little risk, being exposed to some is linked to substantial health disorders, such as cancer.