MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

While most chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics present minimal or no risk, several are associated with significant medical conditions, such as developmental delays and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics invade the body through internal use, the skin, and inhalation, and pose similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals linked to cancer can be found in water, food, and several other everyday goods. However, no classification of consumer goods is subject to less government direction than cosmetics and other personal products, including Lip Gloss (Let's Have Some Plum). While many of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products likely present very little risk, being exposed to some has been linked to serious health issues, such as cancer.