MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

While many chemicals in cosmetic products pose hardly any or no threat, several have been linked to severe health conditions, such as developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals invade a person's body through inhalation, ingestion, and the skin, and pose the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals linked to cancer can be found in water, food, and various other everyday items. However, no category of consumer items is susceptible to less government direction than cosmetics, including Lip Gloss (Pixie). While most of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products most likely present minimal risk, subjection to a few has been linked to serious health conditions, including cancer.