MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Although many chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics pose little or no threat, dozens have been associated with significant medical problems, including cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Chemicals in cosmetics enter the body through inhalation, ingestion, and the skin, and pose the same problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals linked to cancer can be found in food, water, and a lot of other ordinary items. But, no classification of consumer items is susceptible to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Lipstick. Although many of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics very likely pose little risk, exposure to some has been linked to significant health issues, including cancer.