MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

While many chemicals in cosmetics pose slight or absolutely no threat, several are associated with considerable health problems, such as developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals gain entry to your body through the skin and inhalation, and cause similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer can be found in food and a lot of other commonly used goods. However, no type of consumer goods is subject to less government oversight than cosmetics, including Lip Butter. Though many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products probably present very little risk, being exposed to a few has been associated with substantial health problems, such as cancer.