MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

While most chemicals in beauty products present limited or absolutely no danger, several dozen have been linked with considerable health issues, such as cancer, and neurological harm. Cosmetic chemicals get into your body through the skin and inhalation, and cause similar dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer can be found in food, water, and various other ordinary goods. However, no sector of consumer goods is susceptible to less government oversight than cosmetics and other personal products, including Burt's Bees Lip Gloss. While many of the chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products very likely present very little risk, being exposed to a few has been associated with serious health concerns, including cancer.