MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

While many chemicals in cosmetics pose slight or absolutely no threat, several are associated with significant health issues, such as developmental delays and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics gain entry to the body through ingestion, inhalation, and internal use, and cause the same problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer can be found in food, water, and a lot of other commonly used products. Yet, no area of consumer products is accountable to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal care products, including lipstick. Although many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products in all likelihood present minimal risk, your exposure to a few is associated with serious health conditions, including cancer.