MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Though the majority of chemicals in cosmetic products present hardly any or no risk, dozens are associated with severe health conditions, including developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals gain entry to the body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and pose the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals linked to cancer are found in water, food, and many other everyday goods. However, no sector of consumer goods is susceptible to less government oversight than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Nourishing Lip Balm. While many of the chemicals in cosmetics most likely present minimal risk, subjection to some is linked to substantial health problems, including cancer.