MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Although many chemicals in cosmetics present very little or no threat, dozens have been associated to substantial health problems, such as developmental delays and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics invade the body through inhalation, ingestion, and the skin, and pose the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants associated with cancer are found in food, water, and several other everyday items. Yet, no group of consumer items is subject to less government oversight than cosmetics, including Lip Gloss (Gum Drop). Although most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics likely present minimal risk, your exposure to a few has been associated with worrying health concerns, such as cancer.