MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Though most chemicals in cosmetic products pose limited or zero threat, several dozen are associated to severe health issues, such as cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Cosmetic chemicals get into a person's body through the skin and inhalation, and pose the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals associated with cancer can be found in water, food, and various other ordinary products. Still, no area of consumer products is subject to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal products, including Herbal Matte Lipsticks. While most of the chemicals in cosmetics probably present minimal risk, being exposed to some has been associated with significant health issues, such as cancer.