MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Although most chemicals in cosmetic products present little or absolutely no threat, several are linked with severe health conditions, such as developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals invade the body through inhalation, ingestion, and the skin, and pose the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals linked to cancer are found in food and various other commonly used products. However, no category of consumer products is susceptible to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Lip Gloss (Blizzard). Though many of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products in all likelihood present very little risk, exposure to some has been linked to serious health issues, such as cancer.