MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Although the majority of chemicals in beauty products present minimal or no threat, several are linked to severe health issues, such as developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals get into the body through ingestion, inhalation, and internal use, and cause similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants linked to cancer are found in water, food, and several other everyday goods. Yet, no group of consumer goods is accountable to less government management than cosmetics, including Burt's Bees Lip Gloss. Although most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products in all likelihood present minimal risk, your exposure to some has been linked to significant health concerns, including cancer.