MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

While most chemicals in cosmetic products present little or no threat, several are linked to serious medical conditions, including cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Cosmetic chemicals gain entry to a person's body through ingestion, inhalation, and internal use, and lead to the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals linked to cancer can be found in food and lots of other commonly used items. However, no category of consumer items is subject to less government oversight than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Lip Gloss (Gilty As Charged). Though most of the chemicals in cosmetics likely pose little risk, subjection to a few is linked to critical health concerns, such as cancer.