MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Though many chemicals in beauty products pose very little or no danger, several are linked with substantial health issues, including developmental delays and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics gain entry to the body through ingestion, inhalation, and internal use, and pose the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals associated with cancer are found in food, water, and several other everyday goods. However, no category of consumer goods is accountable to less government oversight than cosmetics and other personal products, including Lip Gloss (BCMK). Though most of the chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products likely present minimal risk, being exposed to some has been associated with significant health concerns, such as cancer.