MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Though most chemicals in cosmetics present slight or no risk, dozens have been linked with considerable health problems, including developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals gain entry to a person's body through the skin and inhalation, and cause similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer are found in food, water, and many other commonly used items. However, no type of consumer items is susceptible to less government oversight than cosmetics, including Nourishing Lip Balm. While many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics very likely pose little risk, subjection to some is associated with substantial health problems, such as cancer.