MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Though most chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics pose limited or zero risk, several have been linked with serious medical problems, such as cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Chemicals in cosmetics invade the body through inhalation, ingestion, and the skin, and pose the same problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants linked to cancer are found in food, water, and many other commonly used products. But, no classification of consumer products is subject to less government management than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Lip Smacker Hulk Lip Balm. Though many of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products almost certainly present little risk, being exposed to a few is linked to serious health issues, including cancer.