MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

While many chemicals in cosmetic products present limited or no risk, several dozen are associated with serious medical conditions, such as cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Cosmetic chemicals can enter the body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and pose similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer are found in water, food, and various other everyday products. Yet, no category of consumer products is susceptible to less government oversight than cosmetics, including Lip Smacker Goody Goody Gum Drop Lip Balm. While most of the chemicals in cosmetics almost certainly pose very little risk, exposure to some has been associated with serious health disorders, including cancer.