MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

While the majority of chemicals in beauty products present very little or no risk, several have been linked with serious medical problems, such as cancer, and neurological harm. Cosmetic chemicals 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 can be found in food, water, and a lot of other common items. Yet, no category of consumer items is subject to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Burt's Bees Matte Lip Crayon. Although many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics almost certainly present very little risk, being exposed to a few is associated with substantial health conditions, such as cancer.