MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

While most chemicals in beauty products pose little or no risk, dozens have been associated with severe health issues, including developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals enter the body through inhalation, the skin, and ingestion, and lead to similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer are found in water, food, and lots of other commonly used products. However, no classification of consumer products is susceptible to less government inspection than cosmetics, including Victoria's Secret Lip Silk Sheer Gloss Unforgettable. Though many of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products almost certainly pose minimal risk, exposure to some is associated with significant health problems, such as cancer.