MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Though most chemicals in cosmetics present very little or no danger, several are linked to severe medical problems, such as cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Chemicals in cosmetics invade the body through inhalation, ingestion, and the skin, and pose the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants associated with cancer can be found in water, food, and various other commonly used items. Still, no group of consumer items is subject to less government management than cosmetics, including Lip Gloss (Feelin' Haute). Though many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics in all likelihood pose very little risk, being exposed to some has been associated with critical health disorders, including cancer.