MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Though the majority of chemicals in beauty products present limited or zero danger, dozens are associated with serious medical issues, such as cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Chemicals in cosmetics invade the body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and pose the same problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals linked to cancer can be found in food, water, and various other ordinary products. However, no group of consumer products is subject to less government oversight than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Kiehl's Lip Gloss. While most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics most likely present minimal risk, being exposed to a few is linked to major health issues, such as cancer.