MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

While many chemicals in cosmetics pose hardly any or no danger, several are associated with severe medical conditions, such as cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Cosmetic chemicals enter the body through the skin and inhalation, and cause the same dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer are found in food and several other commonly used goods. However, no category of consumer goods is accountable to less government management than cosmetics and other personal care products, including PURE GLOSSY LIPSTICK (R18). Although most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics most likely present little risk, being exposed to a few has been associated with significant health issues, such as cancer.