MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

While many chemicals in cosmetic products pose minimal or no danger, dozens have been associated to severe medical conditions, such as neurological harm and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics enter the body through ingestion, inhalation, and internal use, and lead to similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer can be found in water, food, and many other commonly used goods. But, no classification of consumer goods is accountable to less government inspection than cosmetics, including Sheer Lip Color (1). While most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products probably present minimal risk, being exposed to a few has been associated with substantial health disorders, such as cancer.