MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Although most chemicals in cosmetic products present limited or zero threat, several dozen are associated to serious health conditions, such as developmental delays and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics gain entry to the body through the skin and inhalation, and pose the same dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants linked to cancer can be found in food and various other common goods. But, no group of consumer goods is susceptible to less government inspection than cosmetics, including H/E Lip Balm. While many of the chemicals in cosmetics in all likelihood pose little risk, being exposed to some is linked to significant health issues, such as cancer.