MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

While most chemicals in beauty products present minimal or no threat, dozens have been linked to serious health problems, such as cancer, and neurological harm. Cosmetic chemicals enter a person's body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and cause similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants linked to cancer are found in food, water, and a lot of other common products. Still, no area of consumer products is subject to less government oversight than cosmetics and other personal care products, including BRUSH TIP LIPGLOSS - SLICKED READ. Though many of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products probably pose little risk, exposure to a few has been linked to serious health problems, including cancer.