MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Although the majority of chemicals in cosmetics pose hardly any or zero risk, some have been linked to severe health issues, such as cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Chemicals in cosmetics can enter the body through ingestion, inhalation, and internal use, and lead to similar dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals associated with cancer can be found in food, water, and many other ordinary goods. Yet, no category of consumer goods is subject to less government oversight than cosmetics, including lip + cheek. Though many of the chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products probably present minimal risk, exposure to some is associated with major health conditions, such as cancer.