MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Although the majority of chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics present slight or absolutely no risk, some have been associated with considerable health issues, including cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Chemicals in cosmetics gain entry to the body through the skin and inhalation, and lead to similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals linked to cancer are found in water, food, and several other commonly used items. But, no group of consumer items is subject to less government oversight than cosmetics and other personal products, including Holiday Beauty Display (lip gloss). While most of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products probably pose very little risk, exposure to a few is linked to significant health concerns, such as cancer.