MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Though the majority of chemicals in cosmetic products pose little or absolutely no risk, several dozen are associated with significant medical conditions, such as neurological harm and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics can enter the body through internal use, the skin, and inhalation, and pose similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals associated with cancer can be found in food and several other commonly used items. However, no area of consumer items is subject to less government inspection than cosmetics, including Lip Polish (Venus). While many of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products most likely pose minimal risk, exposure to a few is associated with serious health problems, including cancer.