MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Although many chemicals in beauty products present very little or no risk, some are associated with severe health problems, including cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Chemicals in cosmetics invade the body through inhalation, ingestion, and the skin, and cause the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants associated with cancer are found in food and various other commonly used items. Still, no type of consumer items is susceptible to less government direction than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Burt's Bees Lip Shine. While most of the chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products very likely pose little risk, being exposed to a few has been associated with substantial health concerns, including cancer.