MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Although many chemicals in beauty products present slight or no threat, dozens have been associated with considerable medical conditions, including cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Cosmetic chemicals gain entry to the body through inhalation, the skin, and ingestion, and lead to similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants linked to cancer can be found in water, food, and several other commonly used products. Yet, no category of consumer products is accountable to less government inspection than cosmetics, including Lip Gloss (Berry Girly). Though most of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products probably pose very little risk, being exposed to some has been linked to major health issues, including cancer.