MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

While the majority of chemicals in cosmetic products present little or absolutely no risk, several dozen have been linked to serious medical conditions, including developmental delays and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics can enter the body through inhalation, ingestion, and the skin, and lead to similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals linked to cancer can be found in food, water, and several other commonly used products. But, no category of consumer products is subject to less government direction than cosmetics, including YSL Exfoliating Lip Balm. While many of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics most likely pose very little risk, exposure to some has been linked to significant health concerns, such as cancer.