MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

While the majority of chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics pose limited or no danger, several dozen have been associated to serious medical conditions, including cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Cosmetic chemicals enter the body through internal use, the skin, and inhalation, and cause the same dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals linked to cancer can be found in water, food, and various other commonly used products. Yet, no area of consumer products is susceptible to less government oversight than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Lip Gloss (You Look Pink-Tastic). Though many of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics probably pose little risk, subjection to a few has been linked to major health issues, such as cancer.