MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Although most chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics pose limited or absolutely no danger, several dozen have been linked with serious medical conditions, such as developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals can enter the body through ingestion, inhalation, and internal use, and lead to the same problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants linked to cancer are found in water, food, and many other common goods. Still, no type of consumer goods is susceptible to less government oversight than cosmetics, including Lip Smacker Sugar Plum Lip Balm. While most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics very likely pose very little risk, exposure to a few has been linked to substantial health conditions, including cancer.