MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Though most chemicals in cosmetic products pose slight or absolutely no risk, dozens have been associated with considerable medical problems, including cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Chemicals in cosmetics enter the body through ingestion, inhalation, and internal use, and cause the same dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals linked to cancer can be found in food and many other common products. But, no category of consumer products is subject to less government management than cosmetics and other personal products, including Smoothed Over Lipstick (Lotus). Though most of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics in all likelihood present little risk, subjection to some is linked to critical health problems, including cancer.