MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Although most chemicals in cosmetics present very little or no risk, several are linked to serious medical problems, such as developmental delays and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics enter the body through ingestion, inhalation, and internal use, and lead to similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer can be found in water, food, and lots of other everyday products. But, no group of consumer products is susceptible to less government management than cosmetics and other personal products, including Lip Polish (Venus). Although most of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products in all likelihood pose minimal risk, subjection to some has been associated with worrying health problems, such as cancer.