MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Although most chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics pose very little or no danger, some are associated with considerable medical conditions, including cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Chemicals in cosmetics enter the body through inhalation, ingestion, and the skin, and pose the same problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals linked to cancer can be found in food, water, and a lot of other ordinary goods. But, no classification of consumer goods is susceptible to less government inspection than cosmetics, including Tinted Lip Balm - Summer 2014. Although many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products likely pose little risk, exposure to a few has been linked to major health issues, including cancer.