MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Although the majority of chemicals in cosmetics pose slight or absolutely no risk, several are linked with severe medical conditions, such as developmental delays and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics enter a person's body through inhalation, the skin, and ingestion, and lead to the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals associated with cancer can be found in food and many other common goods. Yet, no classification of consumer goods is susceptible to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Lipstick (Earth). While many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics almost certainly present little risk, being exposed to some has been associated with significant health conditions, such as cancer.