MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Although many chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics present slight or absolutely no threat, several dozen are associated with substantial health problems, such as cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Chemicals in cosmetics gain entry to a person's body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and lead to the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants linked to cancer are found in food, water, and many other everyday goods. However, no category of consumer goods is subject to less government oversight than cosmetics and other personal care products, including MOISTURIZING LIP GLOSS. Though many of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics very likely pose little risk, subjection to some has been linked to worrying health problems, including cancer.