MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Although most chemicals in cosmetics pose slight or no threat, several have been associated to serious medical conditions, including developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals can enter the body through the skin and inhalation, and lead to similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer can be found in food, water, and several other everyday goods. However, no area of consumer goods is susceptible to less government inspection than cosmetics, including SILK INTENSE LIPSTICK R16. Although most of the chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products in all likelihood present minimal risk, exposure to a few is associated with serious health concerns, including cancer.