MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

While most chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics present limited or absolutely no risk, several are associated with considerable health conditions, including cancer, and neurological harm. Chemicals in cosmetics get into the body through inhalation, the skin, and ingestion, and lead to similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals linked to cancer can be found in food, water, and many other commonly used products. But, no classification of consumer products is susceptible to less government direction than cosmetics, including Burt's Bees Lip Shine. Though most of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics probably present little risk, exposure to a few is linked to critical health conditions, such as cancer.