MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Although many chemicals in cosmetic products present minimal or no risk, several are associated to severe medical problems, including cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Cosmetic chemicals gain entry to the body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and pose similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer can be found in water, food, and lots of other common items. Still, no group of consumer items is subject to less government oversight than cosmetics, including Nivea Lip Butter Raspberry Rose Kiss. Though most of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics probably present minimal risk, being exposed to a few has been associated with serious health conditions, including cancer.