MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Though the majority of chemicals in beauty products present little or no threat, several are linked to serious medical issues, such as developmental delays and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics invade the body through the skin and inhalation, and cause the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals linked to cancer can be found in food and a lot of other everyday products. Yet, no category of consumer products is susceptible to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Lip Gloss (South Beach). While many of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics very likely pose minimal risk, your exposure to some is linked to major health concerns, such as cancer.