MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

While many chemicals in beauty products present hardly any or absolutely no threat, dozens are linked to serious medical problems, such as developmental delays and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics invade the body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and cause the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants linked to cancer can be found in food and several other everyday items. But, no type of consumer items is subject to less government oversight than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Lip Gloss (Cupcake). While many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics most likely present very little risk, exposure to some is linked to serious health concerns, including cancer.