MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

While many chemicals in cosmetics pose slight or no risk, some are associated with considerable medical problems, such as cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Cosmetic chemicals invade the body through inhalation, ingestion, and the skin, and lead to similar dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals linked to cancer can be found in food, water, and various other common items. But, no group of consumer items is subject to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Strawberry scented nourishing lip balm. Although most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products in all likelihood present very little risk, subjection to a few has been linked to serious health conditions, such as cancer.