MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

While most chemicals in beauty products pose little or no threat, some are linked with substantial medical issues, such as developmental delays and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics invade the body through ingestion, inhalation, and internal use, and lead to the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals linked to cancer can be found in food and various other commonly used items. However, no group of consumer items is susceptible to less government management than cosmetics, including Peppermint Stick Lip Shine. Though most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics almost certainly present little risk, being exposed to some has been linked to significant health issues, including cancer.