MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Though most chemicals in cosmetic products pose very little or absolutely no threat, some have been associated to substantial medical problems, including cancer, and neurological harm. Chemicals in cosmetics get into the body through inhalation, ingestion, and the skin, and lead to similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer are found in water, food, and various other everyday goods. But, no classification of consumer goods is subject to less government management than cosmetics and other personal products, including Benebalm. While many of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products almost certainly present little risk, being exposed to a few has been associated with major health disorders, such as cancer.