MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

While many chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics present minimal or no threat, dozens have been associated to severe health problems, including cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Chemicals in cosmetics can enter the body through ingestion, inhalation, and internal use, and cause similar dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals linked to cancer are found in food and lots of other common products. However, no group of consumer products is susceptible to less government oversight than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Smoothed Over Lipstick (Guava). Although many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics very likely pose little risk, being exposed to some has been linked to worrying health conditions, including cancer.